Now in updated, revised and enlarged format, a book written for the home restorer who, until now, lacked the confidence to tackle bodywork. With specially devised techniques which don't rely on workshop plant, this work spans the gap between professional and amateur. The text is readable, the photos bright and the instruction clear. A real boon for the enthusiast.

★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the eBook version included for FREE ★★ Many people believe that classic car restoration is a daunting undertaking. While it may not be the simplest thing in the world, restoring classic cars can be made a lot more manageable as long as it is chunked into smaller, more manageable steps and showing you how to do that is what this book is all about. Repairing a car and restoring a classic car are different things entirely. Not all restorations are the same as well. In order to get the results you want, you want to make sure that you have the right knowledge to choose the right kind of restoration for the particular car you want to restore. In this book you can expect to learn about: -What you need to have before you start -How to take care of restored car -Reassembly -Where to get help if necessary -And much more! Many things are more manageable and less daunting once they are split into smaller subtasks which are clearly defined and can be started at any time as long as the right tools are at hand. The same process applies to classic car restoration and you can save a whole lot of time and energy by going in with the right knowledge. If you are ready to get started with restoring the classic car of your dreams, then scrolling over to the BUY button and clicking it is the first step.

Document every step of your classic car's journey. Fill this book with notes and pictures of your restoration project. Record the car's important details: make, model, body style, VIN, plates, date of purchase and restoration. Main subject groups covered in this restore log are: Day One, Disassembly, Body Work, Engine, Rebuild, First Test Drive. The book has blank, fill in pages that will cover the disassembly steps from removing interiors to powder coating. Many pages for body work from stripping to painting. There is a section that will cover the engine's modifications and improvements. The rebuild can be recorded with pages covering all parts of the process including the brakes, fuel system, suspension, interior upgrades, refits and more. Add part details, upgrade specifications, and photographs in this beautiful book with color, red and grey interior pages. Perfect as a log or manual of the parts and processes used in the restore. The handsome pages make it perfect for display at home or as a car show display book. Start documenting your restoration project today!

How to rescue, repair and restore old components. Indispensable for those keeping a restored car on the road or undertaking an authentic rebuild.

Do-it-yourself car restorer Tom Benford walks readers through everything they need to know about finding classic cars, assessing their value, finding parts, deciding on replacement parts versus originals, and estimating completion time. From setting up the workshop to putting the finishing touches on the final coat of wax, this guide offers tips and step-by-step instructions for repairing everything from brake pads to door dings.

This comprehensive guide will help you through the entire process, from engine repair to bodywork. Don't begin that restoration project without Porter's professional techniques.