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The photos in this edition are black and white.

A muscle car has not been fully restored until the interior has been returned to original or like-new condition. Whether a car operates in a northern or southern climate, seats, carpets, and other equipment deteriorate and wear out over time. A factory-original and professional-grade interior restoration is critical for enjoying the driving experience. However, many enthusiasts and owners do not fully understand the techniques and procedures necessary to produce a premium-quality or original restoration.

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.

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 

 

Source Guide

Muscle Car Clubs

The photos in this edition are black and white.

A muscle car has not been fully restored until the interior has been returned to original or like-new condition. Whether a car operates in a northern or southern climate, seats, carpets, and other equipment deteriorate and wear out over time. A factory-original and professional-grade interior restoration is critical for enjoying the driving experience. However, many enthusiasts and owners do not fully understand the techniques and procedures necessary to produce a premium-quality or original restoration.

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.

Pages : 160
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 419 b/w photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613250396
Product Code : SA167P

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 

 

Source Guide

Muscle Car Clubs

Muscle Car Interior Restoration Guide

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