Auto Restoration 101

While searching Wordpress.com for other classic car blogs I came across this blog called C.A.P.S. for Classic Auto Preservation Society. It is a new blog and only has three posts. Hopefully they continue with it. I think the person that started it has a great idea and I would like to [...]

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To some people a restoration is some body work and paint job and some other cosmetic work. To others it’s not considered a restoration unless it was done complete from the ground up, with every nut, bolt and clip replaced or refurbished, a matching numbers engine, correct overspray as it came from the factory [...]

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Frame webbing is a tough woven cloth that is widely used in between the frames and the bodies to eliminate squeaks and rattles. It is oil soaked so that it doesn’t absorb moisture and rot. It can also be used in between fenders and inner fenders, between fenders and grilles and so [...]

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Having a rolling cart to set car bodies on can make repairs a lot easier. This is an easy cart to make. It is made out of 1″ square tubing with an 1/8″ wall. The cart pictured is 8′ x 3′ wide x 2′ tall. The 4″ wheels are phenolic swivel casters.
The wheels [...]

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An engine hoist works great for painting heavy stuff such as rear axles. Just use a good piece of chain and some good bolts that are long enough to go through the holes in the yoke. Make sure they are secure before you go rolling it around and especially working under it. If you [...]

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A few years ago I had the opportunity to do a body and paint restoration on a rare 1947 Bentley. It was a coach built car by a Swiss company called Worblaufen. (Worblaufen, Fritz Ramseier & Co. 1929–1958) It was a one off car, meaning that it is the only one of [...]

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