Return your 1960-1964 full-size Ford car back to its former glory with detailed restoration procedures from author Colin Kleer.
With more than 2.3 million full-size Fords produced from 1960 to 1964, a restoration book for these cars has been desperately needed, and Full-Size Ford Restoration: 1960-1964 fills that void! Colin, president of Pennsylvania's Three Rivers chapter of the Galaxie Club puts his decades of experience restoring these cars into this single volume. Featuring step-by-step procedures on body, driveline, chassis, and interior components, Colin shows, with more than 400 photos and text, how to restore a full-size Ford. Crucial projects, such as rust repair and driveline maintenance, help guarantee that your Ford will be sound and solid for years to come after the restoration.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1:
- How to Identify a Project Car
- Why Choose a Full-Size Ford?
- Year to Year
- What to Avoid
- Resources
- VIN Tag Breakdown
- Data Plate Decoding
- Date Code
- Part Number
- Engine Code
- Finding a Car
Chapter 2:
- Choose a Level of Restoration
- Daily Driver
- Concours Correct
- Pro-Touring/Street Machine
- Show Car
- Weekend Cruiser
- Race Car
- The Key to a Successful Build
Chapter 3:
- Starting the Restoration
- Evaluation and Inspection
- Work Area
- Tools and Equipment
- Parts Storage
Chapter 4:
- Bodywork and Paint
- Evaluation
- Documentation
- Rust Repair
- Dent Repair
- Painting
- Paint Removal
Chapter 5:
- Engine
- Inspection and Evaluation
- Priming
- Engine Removal
- Teardown
- Engine Color
- Installation
- Engine Break-In Procedure
- Engine Bolt-Ons
Chapter 6:
- Fine-Tuning
- Valve and Rocker Adjustment
- Distributor Tuning
- Timing
- Cap, Rotor, Plugs and Wires
- Carburetor
- Fluids
- Engine Temperature
Chapter 7:
- Rear Axle and Driveline
- Selecting a Rear End
- Rear-End Removal
- Rear-End Disassembly
- Housing Restoration
- Third-Member Rebuild
- Gear Ratio Selection
- Differential Selection
- Axles
- Rear-End Reassembly
- Driveshaft Inspection and Selection
Chapter 8:
- Brakes
- Stock Drum Brake Basics
- Inspection
- Brake Shoes
- Wheel Cylinders
- Hardware and Lines
- Master Cylinder and Brake Booster
- Drums
- Upgrade Choices
Chapter 9:
- Suspension
- Front-End Suspension and Steering
- Front-End Disassembly
- Restoration and Installation
- Front-End Reassembly
- Springs
Chapter 10:
- Interior
- Seats and Door Panels
- Dashboard
- Headliner
- Carpet
- Seat Belts
- Steering Wheel
- Doorsill Plates
- Weather Stripping and Gaskets
- Small Components
Chapter 11:
- Miscellaneous Restoration
- Aluminum Polishing
- Electrical System
- Charging System
- Electric Ignition
- Starting System
- Exhaust System
- Fuel Tank
Chapter 12:
- Showing and Preserving Your Car
- Trunk Compartment
- Engine Compartment
- Exterior Paint
- Trim
- Bumpers
- Wheels and Tires
- Interior
- Cleaners and Conditioners
- Detailing
Chapter 13:
- Storage and Care
- Storage Considerations
- Preparing Your Car for Storage
Chapter 14:
- Clubs, Safety and Driving Enjoyment
- Car Clubs
- Social Media
- Enjoying Your Car
- Safety While Driving
Chapter 15:
- Market Value and Collectibility
- Pristine Base Models and Wagons
- What’s My Car Worth?
- Value of Parts
Source Guide
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