- How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork, by Martin Thaddeus, Veloce Books, 128 pages, $43.95.
AFTER finally getting your hands on that classic car you've dreamed about, the reality will sink in that it is going to take a lot of work to restore it.
Martin Thaddeus wants to make your project a lot easier by guiding you through the process of restoring the bodywork back to its former glory.
Beginning with the tools you'll need, an introduction to auto body components and safety tips, Thaddeus moves on to the basic approach to removing panels.
The intricate work of metal fabrication on wheel wells, sills, and even chassis repair are all presented on repair projects with colour photographs to show the stepby-step procedures. Thaddeus provides instructions on welding, hammer work, sanding, patching and more.
With photographs and illustrations accompanying his detailed explanations, Thaddeus guides both the novice and expert restorer through all aspects of bringing back a classic car.
