How Do You Restore An Antique Car?
For antique car enthusiasts there can be no greater satisfaction than bringing a dead car back to life and restoring it to all its former beauty. Although this can be a long, tedious and costly venture, the pride gained when you restore an antique car is priceless. Getting Ready Step 1 Subscribe to magazines that offer information you’ll need throughout the project. Magazines like “Hemmings Motor News” and “Hemmings Classic Car” have information about cars for sale and places to find parts, tools and other supplies you might need. Magazines like “Popular Mechanics” offer information about car innovations and tips on completing specific projects. Step 2 Locate a place to work on your antique car that is not only large enough to house the vehicle and all the parts needed for the project, but also gives you plenty of space to work in. You will need a clean facility with electricity for power tools and lighting. Step 3 Place a large, plastic tarp on the floor of the shop where you are work