While factory service manuals and magazine articles might cover bits and pieces of the interior restoration process, this book has been entirely dedicated to the process of restoring the interior. Muscle Car Interior Restoration 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, firewall pad, steering wheel, steering column, and pedal restoration. It also provides insight and expert guidance for restoring carpet, headliners, doors, door panels, glass restoration or replacement, convertible top restoration, upholstery replacement, and vinyl and leather seat repair.
With the prices of muscle cars high enough to make Wall Street investors pay attention, a tasteful modified or quality restored interior will mean the difference of thousands - if not tens of thousands of dollars when it comes time to sell. Whether you're looking to cash in with a quality restoration, or just want to make the cockpit of your favorite muscle car a pleasant place to be, this book will help you do the trick.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started: Plans and Tools
- Putting the Plan Together
- Elements of Restoration
- Priority List and Budget
- Research
- Organization
- Properly Store Your Parts
- Tools
- Photographing the Project
Chapter 2: Instrument Panel and Dashboard Restoration
- Instrument Panel Refurbishment
- Instrument Restoration
- Dashboard Restoration
- Glove Box Restoration
Chapter 3: Electrical Component, Wiring and Radio Restoration
- Electrical Theory and Components
- Wiring Repair
- Radio Upgrades
Chapter 4: Steering Wheel and Column, and Pedal Restoration
- Steering Wheel Removal
- Steering Wheel Repair and Restoration
- Steering Column and Pedals
Chapter 5: Carpet and Headliner Restoration
- Carpet Types and Ordering
- Noise and Heat Barriers
- Carpet Installation
- Bow-Type Headliner
- Shell-Type Headliner
- Sail Panels
Chapter 6: Door Panel and Glass Restoration or Replacement
- Door Panel Replacement
- Interior Panel Reskinning
- Hard Plastics Restoration
- Glass Restoration
- Adding Power Windows and Power Door Locks
Chapter 7: Convertible Top Restoration and Replacement
- Disassembly
- Fitting New Pads
- Well Liner and Rear Window Replacement
- Fitting the New Top
Chapter 8: Upholstery Repair, Restoration and Replacement
- Installing New Seat Covers
- Vinyl Repair
- Seat Belt Restoration and Replacement
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