Convertible Top Restoration And Installation

Author : Fred Mattson
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-13
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613254462

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Convertible Top Restoration and Installation by Fred Mattson Pdf

There’s an old saying we've all heard before that goes "When the top goes down the price goes up." Of all the projects involved with the restoration of your collector car, few seem as challenging or confusing as addressing the convertible top. Due to aging and neglect, the hardware and fabric covering have led to some "not-so-nice conditions," making it difficult to find information addressing your specific model. Fred Mattson, author of Automotive Upholstery and Interior Restoration, delivers this compilation on restoring and repairing convertible tops. Step-by-step photo sequencing walks you through convertible top applications for Corvettes, Ford retractable tops, scissors tops, manual tops, and power tops. Fred also addresses the weather seals, well liners, hydraulic/electrical systems, adjustments, materials, and pads. No other book ever produced on convertible tops goes into this much depth of coverage. With this book you will be guided through the convertible top repair/restoration process in an easy-to-read how-to format, so there should be no reason to fear taking your drop top out with the threat of rain. Convertible Top Restoration and Installation will be the one tool that will show you how important a well-sorted top restoration is, not only for practical reasons, such as staying dry, but for cosmetic reasons as well.

Author : Chris Petris
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781934709764

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How to Restore Your Corvette, 1963-1967 by Chris Petris Pdf

This book shows you everything you need to know to expertly return a second-generation Corvette to its former glory.

Author : Jim Smart
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613254363

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Fox Body Mustang Restoration by Jim Smart Pdf

Forty years after its introduction, the Fox Body Mustang has come of age, and this new book chronicles all the best procedures for restoring these affordable yet appreciating classics! In this new Restoration series title from CarTech, all the procedures and best practices for restoring your Fox Body will be covered. Chapter subjects include a history of the cars, tools, and equipment required; body repair; interior refurbishment; the climate control system; wheels; engine and driveline rebuilding; electrical troubleshooting and repair; and finally a large index of Fox Mustang facts, including paint codes, production numbers, option codes, data plate decoding, and more. Never before has Fox Body Mustang restoration been covered in a full-color instructional format. If you are considering a full-blown restoration, or would just like some good advice on how to repair certain sections of your car, this restoration guide is a valuable tool in your toolbox.

Author : Don Taylor
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0895864029

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Mustang Restoration Handbook by Don Taylor Pdf

Ground up or section by section, this guide will show you how to restore your 1965-70 Mustang to like-new condition. Packed with dozens of identification charts and more than 450 photos and drawings. the guide covers year-by-year equipment changes and disassembly and assembly. A Mustang suppliers list is a bonus.

Author : Ron Sessions
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1990-05-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0895863758

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Camaro Restoration Handbook by Ron Sessions Pdf

Camaro fever is sweeping the country! And with the help of the Camaro Restoration Handbook, you can restore your 1967 through 1981 Camaro either piece by piece, or from the ground up. Authors Tom Currao and Ron Sessions detail the complete restoration process necessary to turn any street-beaten Camaro into a true show winner. With over 500 photos and drawings, it’s the most complete Camaro restoration resource available. Plus, you’ll find chapters on year-by-year identification and model changes, disassembly, electrical wiring, intereior and door reconditioning, convertible, and vinyl top repair. Also included are details on rebuilding suspensions, steering, brakes, and sheet metal repair. Procedures for body prep and paint, gauges, driveline reconditioning, subframe repair, and what to do after the restoration are fully illustrated. A complete Interior/Exterior color chart is an added bonus. The Camaro Restoration Handbook is the answer to your dream of a restored vintage Camaro. What are you waiting for?

Author : Tom Brownell
Publisher : MotorBooks International
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Automobiles
ISBN : 1616730927

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How to Restore Your Collector Car by Tom Brownell Pdf

Author : Daniel Strohl
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781932494983

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Muscle Car Interior Restoration Guide by Daniel Strohl Pdf

This book provides expert insight into the tools, materials, techniques and procedures for professionally completing a muscle car restoration. It covers instrument panel and dashboard restoration, electrical system restoration, steering wheel, steering column and pedal restoration, firewall pad. And you afford insight and expert guidance for restoring carpet, headliners, doors, door panels, glass restoration or replacement, convertible top restoration, and upholstery replacement vinyl and leather seat repair. While many books have provided a chapter or section on muscle car interior restoration, no other book has been entirely dedicated to the process of restoring the interior.

Author : Fred Mattson
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613253311

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Automotive Upholstery & Interior Restoration by Fred Mattson Pdf

After disassembling and gutting your car, it is easy to feel that you're in way over your head when it comes to the upholstery. This is why so many do-it-yourself restorers outsource the work, at considerable expense, to an experienced upholstery shop. Taking the time to acquire the skills for upholstery restoration may feel like a daunting task, but what if an experienced upholsterer presented every skill you needed to restore upholstery yourself? Starting with a list of necessary tools, author Fred Mattson guides you through all the required tasks, including seat restoration; door panel removal, patterning, assembly, and installation; headliner removal and installation; carpet cutting; and even convertible top restoration. The easy-to-follow step-by-step presentation allows for a thorough understanding of all the processes. Every photo in this book provides a hands-on approach that shows you how to repair and restore a car’s interior to concours, show-quality specifications. Other restoration books may show you beautifully restored interiors, but they don't show you how to produce them. This book helps you develop the skills needed with instruction from a professional upholsterer, saving you thousands of dollars over outsourcing the restoration. If you are interested in saving money, doing a complete restoration yourself, or simply want to know how it's done, this book is a handy addition to your automotive library.

Author : Greg Donahue Paul Zazarine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Automobiles
ISBN : 1610590325

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How To Restore Your Muscle Car by Greg Donahue Paul Zazarine Pdf

This second edition is bigger and better with new color photography and updated information about new materials, parts sources and restoration techniques. This massive book includes over 1,300 photos that offer detailed step-by-step coverage of restoration processes. By thoroughly presenting the restoration of 12 of the most coveted muscle cars of all time, the authors cover virtually every aspect of restoration, from disassembly to first drive. Cars featured here include: 1968 Yenko Camaro; 1966 Pontiac GTO; 1969 Dodge Charger 500; 1963 1/2 Ford 427 Galaxie 500 Hatchback; 1973 Pontiac Super Duty Trans Am; 1966 L79 Chevy Nova SS; and a 1966 Dodge Coronet Hemi. 2nd Edition

Author : Huw Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1610591097

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Mustang 5.0 Performance Projects by Huw Evans Pdf

From America's cultural gatekeeper comes a profile of the man who defines the nation's soul. David Remnick, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and editor of 'The New Yorker', applies his unique journalistic voice to paint a portrait of rock legend and working-class poet Bruce Springsteen. The result is what 'Rolling Stone' called 'one of the most thorough profiles of Springsteen ever published'.Remnick shadows Springsteen from his recent Wrecking Ball world tour, the whole way back to the beginning, back to Asbury Park, to childhood rock'n'roll fantasies. Details of Springsteen's strained relationship with his father, his battle with mental illness, his marriage, and the joys and anguish of friendships forged and lost with ephemeral E Street Band members, are all delicately woven through a career that spans over four decades as America's working-class hero.We Are Alive not only tells the story of a living legend, but also produces an insight into the heart of America, the drive of self-transformation and renewal. Remnick has created an important text on the history of music.'One of the most thorough profiles of Springsteen ever published.' Rolling Stone

Author : Paul A. Herd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1610608534

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Chevelle SS Restoration Guide, 1964-1972 by Paul A. Herd Pdf

Get all the details exactly right on engines, frames, suspension, exterior, interior, and more. Includes all the vital numbers to assure authenticity, including original parts numbers. Don't settle for less! Your Super Sport deserves the best. "Important features in this book include 350 photos and diagrams." Collector Car News.

Author : Walt Thurn
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613250372

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How to Restore Your C3 Corvette by Walt Thurn Pdf

Provides essential information for those who want to restore this Corvette model at home.

Author : William Anton Wonder William Wonder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1610592212

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Thunderbird Restoration Guide, 1958-1966 by William Anton Wonder William Wonder Pdf

Author : Fred Mattson
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613257142

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How to Install Corvette Interior Kits by Fred Mattson Pdf

Frustrations from installing an aftermarket interior kit are over with this easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step book that shows how to achieve professional results. We have all heard that premade seat covers and interior pieces are junk, but this is not true. The majority of the problems encountered is due to installer error. All old cars have fitment issues, and knowing how to overcome them will get you the desired results that you are looking for in your Corvette (C1, C2, C3). This first-of-its-kind book walks you through the steps of how to properly install seat upholstery, door panels, carpet, headliners, and troubleshoot those pesky fitment issues. Tips are provided on how to order products and deal with an item that is defective. Installation tools, supplies, and why you need them are all fully illustrated with color photos and easy-to-follow steps. Saving money and getting the satisfaction of doing a project yourself is what this book is all about. Learn tricks from a professional with more than 46 years of installation experience and knows firsthand on how to make a difficult project look great. It just takes a little guidance and patience to achieve that perfect fit. How to Install Corvette Interior Kits is the book for achieving professional results by keeping your money in your pocket and not at an upholsters shop!

Author : Fred Mattson
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613255261

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How to Install Automotive Interior Kits by Fred Mattson Pdf

Frustrations from installing an aftermarket kit interior are now over with this easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step book that shows you how to achieve professional results. We have all heard that premade seat covers and interior pieces are junk, but this is not true. The majority of problems encountered is due to installer error. All old cars have fitment issues, and knowing how to overcome them will get you the desired results. This first-of-its-kind book walks you through how to properly install kits, including seat upholstery, door panels, carpet, and headliners. Tips are provided on ordering products and how to deal with a product that is defective. Installation tools, supplies and why you need them are all fully illustrated through color photos and easy-to-follow steps that will make your project look professionally done. Saving money and getting the satisfaction of doing a project yourself is what this book is all about. Learn tricks from a professional who has more than 46 years of installation experience and knows firsthand how to make a difficult project look great. It just takes a little guidance and patience to achieve that perfect fit.