Before getting into the basic steps in automobile restoration, good knowledge of the car to be restored is necessary and to have the knack for doing car repairs. Car restoration is about bringing the cars condition to almost its original state. This becomes more difficult when the car to be restored is a classic car of yesteryears. It will require much time to research about an old classic car because the specifications may no longer be readily available. From hereon, let us deal with the basic steps for automobile restoration for cars from 25 years to 30 years ago. Cars of those years might still have some spare parts available from parts dealers or junkyards. There are also some car owners of those models who might have left their cars in store in a barn or garage. So let\u2019s start off with the basics in automobile restoration: 1. The car to be restored should be in a stable condition that it would not fall apart when disassembly is in process. This simply means essential parts of the cars structure such as chassis, suspension parts and main body frame posts should not have been eaten away by rust that could cause them to deform or break. 2. Be sure to have photos of the car taken from all sides and if possible also the interiors. This will be a good reference in case something goes wrong in the process of restoration. Should original photos be available, it would be good to have them for comparison and reference too. 3. Research for availability of parts that will be needed such as: Headlights, gauges, suspension parts, weather-stripping, door latch, window riser assembly, etc. Know the cost and if it is within your budget. 4. After determining all the above, decide if you can do the restoration by yourself, or would need help of assistant\/s, or, you will have to hire services to do that for you. If you will hire outside service, then this would be the last of the basics. 5. So you have decided to do it yourself with or without any aide. Make sure that the space where restoration will take place has sufficient space for the car and to move around it and even lifting it. It is also important to have enough storage space for parts or sections to be removed. Basic tools you will need is a good complete set of socket, open, adjustable and box wrenches; mechanical, electrical and circlip pliers; varying sizes of flat and Phillip\u2019s screw Category:Home \u203a Other \u2022 Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood \u2022 Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? \u2022 Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? \u2022 Spiritual evolution of human consciousness \u2022 Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship \u2022 Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) \u2022 Caring for the caregiver \u2022 Technologys impact on society<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"