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Turn that old junker into a classic hot rod! Learn how to restore or modify a classic car with these free car restoration tips from an expert mechanic.
There are 19 videos in this series:
Hod rods are custom cars which have been modified to improve performance or appearance. Watch an overview of hot rods in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When restoring a hot rod, the degree of restoration depends on the budget and goals of the restorer. Decide how to restore a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
A completely stock hot rod restoration involves restoring a car to it's original condition. Find out how to restore a hot rod back to factory condition in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
Modifying the performance of a classic car is the most basic level of hot rod restoration. Make a classic car drive faster with the tips for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
The commitment of a car owner will determine the extent of a hot rod restoration project. Learn about the hidden costs of restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When assessing a hot rod restoration job, always wear gloves and safety glasses. Stay safe with the tools for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When assessing the mechanical condition of a hot rod restoration job, start with the radiator. Look under the hood to evaluate a potential hot rod using tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
Evaluate the parts of the car intended for hot rod restoration before removing them. Find out what parts can be valuable when restoring a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
Look for dents when evaluating condition of a car for hot rod restoration. Figure out what repairs a car needs to become a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
Look for cracks on gauges and switches when evaluating condition of car for hot rod restoration. Figure out what repairs a car needs to become a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
Paint jobs for hot rod restorations may have dust particles that need to be sanded out. Make sure to thoroughly check a paint job using the tips for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When polishing the paint of a restored hot rod, use a speed rotary buffer. Buff the paint job on a hot rod restoration with tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When prepping a hot rod for a paint job, use body filler and primer. Paint a hot rod with tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
Wear a full paint suit when painting a hot rod. Stay safe when painting a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When preparing a hot rod for a paint job, use an epoxy primer. Prep a car for a hot rod paint job with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When painting a primer coat on a hot rod, add a hardener to the paint. Learn how to mix primer for a hot rod paint job with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When spraying a primer coat on a hot rod, adjust air pressure regulator to manufacturer's specifications. Learn how to spray primer for a hot rod paint job with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
Specialty equipment for restoring a hot rod includes a milling machine and a lather. Learn about specialty equipment for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
When restoring a hot rod, welder costs can be prohibitive to the DIY mechanic. Find out the pros and cons of hiring a shop for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.
The rubber burning and engine roaring of a hot rod race leaves little to be desired. What is more exciting than watching custom hot rods speeding down the track? Well, many car enthusiasts enjoy the restoration and customization process just as much as the race itself. Installing and the tuning a custom engine, tweaking the suspension, and even painting the perfect pinstripes are all part of the glory of creating a race car that will tear up the track. In this free car restoration video series, an expert mechanic discusses the steps for turning an old junker into a classic hot rod. Learn how to evaluate the condition of a car being considered for a hot rod conversion project. Does the engine need replacing? Does the car have too much rust to bother restoring? Before embarking on an extensive restoration project, watch this video series to determine if a particular car is worthy of becoming a classic roadster that will roar down the race track or simply travel to custom-car rallies.
Joel Jones Joel Jones has an associate's degree in automotive repair and a bachelor's degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. He has been officially restoring and customizing classic automobiles for four years, though he has been working on hot rods since he was a child. Jones owns Jonesy's Car Restoration.dkdk
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