How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork
New Updated & Revised Edition
Author: Martin Thaddeus Series: Enthusiast'S Restoration Manual
This book was written for the home restorer who, until now, may have lacked the confidence to tackle bodywork. With specially devised techniques that don't rely on workshop plant, this work bridges the gap between professional and amateur. The text is readable, the photos bright, and instruction clear. A real boon for the classic car enthusiast.
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This book was written for the home restorer who, until now, may have lacked the confidence to tackle bodywork. With specially devised techniques that don't rely on workshop plant, this work bridges the gap between professional and amateur. The text is readable, the photos bright, and instruction clear. A real boon for the classic car enthusiast.
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This informative book is an invaluable guide for the home restorer of any vintage or classic car. Coverage includes: tools; panel removal/fitting; sectional repairs; sills, floors and outriggers; chassis members; multiple panel assemblies; welding; metal forming techniques; tricks of the trade, and much, much more.
About the Author
Martin Thaddeus was born in Crawley in 1959, one of nine children. On leaving art college, Martin worked as a graphic artist to a local paper, but surgery to his right wrist prompted a change of direction, and he retrained in panel-beating.x000B After 10 years in crash repair and salvage, Martin chose to specialise in classic restoration, which appealed more to his creative nature._x000B_Martin has written several restoration books covering painting, restoring bodywork, and electrics of classic cars._x000B_Married for 23 years and with three grown up children, Martin recently lost a kidney, while his wife Elaine gained one!
How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork is an invaluable guide for the home restorer of any vintage or classic car. Coverage includes: tools; panel removal/fitting; sectional repairs; sills, floors and outriggers; chassis members; multiple panel assemblies; welding; metal forming techniques; tricks of the trade, and much, much more.
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