Short description
Written for both automobile and motorcycle owners, this completely illustrated guidebook helps beginners develop the skills needed to restore and repair sheet steel and aluminum alloys for restoration and customizing. Topics include welding, tackling rust damage, creating paper templates, and finishing techniques. Hands-on sections explain how to build everything from a simple dash to a fender for a rare automobile.
Long description
Develop the skills you need to build your own sheet metal parts! Expert customizer Tim Remus combines his knowledge with metal-workers Steve Davis, Bob Monroe, Steve Moal and Craig Naff, to provide all the instruction you need to get the job done right. Detailed chapters cover: the right tool for the job; materials; welding; repairs; building from scratch and finish work; plus tips on how to repair and modify an existing part and starting from scratch. Create your own complex shapes from scratch or repair damaged panels with help from today's knowledgeable craftsmen.