Are there any good resources (books, web sites, magazines) that you all can recomend ?

Are there any things I need to know up front before starting this long and laborious job ?
Thanks
Bill

First, identify the car for us so that if there are specific things to look out for, we may be able to help.

Second, before you do anything, organize your restoration data collection system. Every step you take, no matter how obvious, should be recorded in a notebook of some sort and photographed. Do this thoroughly through disassembly, restoration steps, and assembly. Some use video cameras and talk themselves during the work to identify specific tools used, details of parts, and their temporary location (get lots of baggies and labels) while waiting to be reworked. I like my digital camera - I take a lot of pictures and keep them on the computer for later reference - beats the heck out of trying to sort through stacks of photos.

Third, make copies of whatever manuals you have (owners, workshop, parts, etc.) put the pages in full sheet plastic protectors and a loose leaf 3-ring binder. This will protect the pages from dirt and grease and you can mark them with notes that will help later work.

Fourth, after these organization steps are complete, get ready for the fun part.

Let us know what car you are working on so we can participate in your restoration.

[This message has been edited by ronbarn (edited 06-16-2000).]

jnp

I haven't thrown anything away and now I have a garage full of can't throw this away things.
After you get finished with your car- - you can get rid of some things like old wireing broken parts and that coffee can full of rusted nuts, bolts and screws.

Dan