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Wood joinery reconstruction in a 1940 pickup truck. Some tips.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jun 1986 (v.9#9) pg. 60

Tips on restoring the wooden dashboard of vintage automobiles.
FINE WOODWORKING #45 Mar-Apr 1984 pg. 16

Drive a favorite automobile from your past. Tips on preforming a quick, inexpensive restoration project which you will enjoy driving.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #675 Jul 1984 (v.80) pg. 74

Car care guide. How to rebuild an aging car. How to restore the car's body and mechanical parts. Body repair, engine swaps, clutch renewal, and chassis repair.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1984 (v.161#5) pg. 103
Correction POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1984 (v.161#11) pg. 6

Car care guide: Everyday classics. Special section focuses on the care, repair and rebuilding of older and classic cars.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1985 (v.162#5) pg. 123

How to restore an old car. Multipart series takes you step-by-step through the restoration of a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible. Part 1. Getting started.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1992 (v.169#8) pg. 38

How to restore an old car. Part 2. Starting the bodywork.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1992 (v.169#9) pg. 106

How to restore an old car. Part 3. Assembling the suspension and drivetrain.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1992 (v.169#10) pg. 68

How to restore an old car. Part 4. Paint work.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1992 (v.169#11) pg. 124

How to restore an old car. Part 5. Wiring and final trim.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1992 (v.169#12) pg. 48

How to restore an old car. Part 6. Interior and convertible top.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1993 (v.170#1) pg. 42

How to restore an old car. Part 7. Conclusion.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1993 (v.170#4) pg. 52

A tip for restoration procrastinators to help get them started and aimed toward a goal.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #163 Feb 1990 (v.14#7) pg. 37

Tip on cleaning automotive parts using a tumbler instead of sand blasting.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #188 Mar 1992 (v.16#8) pg. 22
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #193 Aug 1992 (v.17#1) pg. 32, 33
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #194 Sep 1992 (v.17#2) pg. 33

Tumbling as an aid in automotive restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #198 Jan 1993 (v.17#6) pg. 17

Suggestions on bodywork, strategy, panelwork, and panel preparation during a major restoration project of a 1970 automobile.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #211 Feb 1994 (v.18#7) pg. 8

Tip on using four "temporary" tires on a car that is being restored to facilitate access and mobility.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #213 Apr 1994 (v.18#9) pg. 26

Make that Isetta run. Tips on returning the tiny 2-seat BMW "Isetta" to running condition.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #216 Jul 1994 (v.18#12) pg. 23

Excerpt from a book on the craft, skills and processes of automobile restoration. Chapter 1. Organizing a restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #228 Jul 1995 (v.19#12) pg. 3

The devil is in the details. Tips on detail mistakes which can spoil a well-done restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #238 May 1996 (v.20#10) pg. 17

Restoration road. A series of articles on auto restoration. Part 1. Background of the author.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #246 Jan 1997 (v.21#6) pg. 19

The generic approach to restoration. Part 1. Restoring automotive coatings (paint, chrome plating, etc.). Understanding how coatings adhere to substrates.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #247 Feb 1997 (v.21#7) pg. 3

Restoration road. Part 2. Reasons for having an old car.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #247 Feb 1997 (v.21#7) pg. 15

The generic approach to restoration. Part 2. Cleaning, scratching and polishing.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #248 Mar 1997 (v.21#8) pg. 3

Restoration road. Part 3. Selecting a car to restore.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #248 Mar 1997 (v.21#8) pg. 13

The generic approach to restoration. Part 3. The strength of materials.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #249 Apr 1997 (v.21#9) pg. 3

Restoration road. Part 4. What to look for in selecting a project car.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #249 Apr 1997 (v.21#9) pg. 5

The generic approach to restoration. Part 4. Some final thoughts.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #250 May 1997 (v.21#10) pg. 3

Restoration road. Part 5. How much should you pay for your collector car.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #250 May 1997 (v.21#10) pg. 11

Restoration road. Part 6. Preparing yourself for an auto restoration project.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #251 Jun 1997 (v.21#11) pg. 15

Practical restoration advice.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #251 Jun 1997 (v.21#11) pg. 27

Restoration road. Part 7. How to get started with your restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #252 Jul 1997 (v.21#12) pg. 6

Restoration road. Part 8. MIG welders and air compressors.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #253 Aug 1997 (v.22#1) pg. 15

Do's and don'ts for the amateur restorer. Tips from Mr. Caswell's Auto Restoration Course.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #254 Sep 1997 (v.22#2) pg. 29

Restoration road. Part 11. The 30 most important tools needed for auto restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #256 Nov 1997 (v.22#4) pg. 6

Early pot metal. The car restorer's nemesis. Advice on identifying, cleaning, repairing, and replacing cast metal parts.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #256 Nov 1997 (v.22#4) pg. 15

Restoration road. Part 12. How and where to begin your restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #257 Dec 1997 (v.22#5) pg. 6

Restoration road. Part 13. Getting the restoration underway. Advice on keeping visual records, storing parts, and restoring steel wheels.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #258 Jan 1998 (v.22#6) pg. 9

Restoration road. Part 14. Restoring wire wheels and wooden spoke wheels.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #259 Feb 1998 (v.22#7) pg. 11
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #260 Mar 1998 (v.22#8) pg. 35
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #264 Jul 1998 (v.22#12) pg. 32

Restoration road. Part 15. Paint stripping.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #260 Mar 1998 (v.22#8) pg. 14
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #262 May 1998 (v.22#10) pg. 30

Restoration road. Part 16. Auto body woodwork.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #261 Apr 1998 (v.22#9) pg. 11

Restoration road. Part 17. Auto body sheet metal repair. Basic tools and techniques.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #262 May 1998 (v.22#10) pg. 9

Restoration road. Part 18. Auto body sheet metal repair. Dent pulling, adding new sections, hammer welding, and flanging.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #263 Jun 1998 (v.22#11) pg. 11

Restoration road. Part 19. Auto body filling with lead.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #264 Jul 1998 (v.22#12) pg. 29

Restoration road. Part 20. Auto body filling with plastic.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #265 Aug 1998 (v.23#1) pg. 9

Restoration road. Part 21. Surface preparation for painting.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #266 Sep 1998 (v.23#2) pg. 12

Restoration road. Part 22. Take a break to attend a car show or flea market.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #267 Oct 1998 (v.23#3) pg. 15

Restoration road. Part 24. A visit to Hershey, Pennsylvania, a mecca for car restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #269 Dec 1998 (v.23#5) pg. 11

Restoration road. Part 25. Selecting a painting system.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #270 Jan 1999 (v.23#6) pg. 10

Restoration road. Part 26. Paint, surface preparation, paint mixing, etc.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #271 Feb 1999 (v.23#7) pg. 10

Restoration road. Part 27. Painting automobiles with lacquer.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #272 Mar 1999 (v.23#8) pg. 6

Restoration road. Part 28. Painting automobiles with urethane.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #273 Apr 1999 (v.23#9) pg. 9

Restoration road. Part 29. Painting plastic auto bodies.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #275 Jun 1999 (v.23#11) pg. 10

Restoration road. Part 30. The Packard.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #277 Aug 1999 (v.24#1) pg. 17

Restoration road. Part 31. Restoring construction equipment.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #279 Oct 1999 (v.24#3) pg. 16

Restoration road. Part 32. Hubcap restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #281 Dec 1999 (v.24#5) pg. 15

What you need to know to repair plastic components in automobiles.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #282 Jan 2000 (v.24#6) pg. 13

Custom fabric woven for the restoration of a 1930 V-16 Cadillac Landaulette duplicates the original upholstery. Woven in an eight-harness manifold twill. Includes the draft used for decorate bands (called windlace) that form door and window seals, carpet and upholstery edgings and trims.
WEAVER'S JOURNAL #40 Spring 1986 (v.10#4) pg. 54

Master coachpainter describes his techniques for restoring and re-painting antique cars and coaches.
WOODWORKER #1091 Oct 1984 (v.88) pg. 666

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