Table Of Contents: About the Author 4 Acknowledgments 4 Introduction 5 Chapter 1: Selecting a Project 6 What Are Your Goals? 7 Level of Restoration 8 Rarity, Condition and Originality 9 NOS, Used or Reproduction Parts 9 Evaluating a Project Car 9 Club Benefits 12 Use the Internet to Your Advantage 13 Some Friendly Advice 13 Chapter 2: Disassembly 14 Planning, Tracking and Budgeting 14 Get Organized 15 Workspace and Tools 16 Getting Started 17 Body Off or On? 18 Repair or Replace? 20 How Deep Are You Going? 21 It's Really a Parts Car--Now What? 21 Safety 21 Chapter 3: Bodywork 26 Typical Rust Areas 26 Paint Removal 27 Repair Patches 29 Floorpan and Trunk Floor Replacement 30 Quarter Panel Replacement 33 Quarter Patch Panel Preparation 40 Rust Preventers 55 Dent Removal 56 Filler 56 Body Tags 56 Collision Damage 56 Prepare Body for Painting 64 Chapter 4: Painting 57 Selecting Paint 59 DIY or Professional? 59 Safety 59 Choosing a Body Shop 60 What Can You Do Yourself? 60 Spray Gun and Compressor Setup 62 Masking the Car 62 Painting 63 Chapter 5: Engine 69 Time for a Rebuild? 70 Identifying an Engine 71 Choosing a Machine Shop 73 Repair or Replace? 74 Detailing the Engine 76 Engine Disassembly and Inspection 79 Engine Assembly 83 Chapter 6: Transmission 88 Rebuild or Replace? 90 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 90 Automatic Transmission Upgrades 90 Super Turbine 300 to Turbo 350 92 Overdrives 92 Manual Transmissions 93 Muncie 4-Speed Disassembly 95 Muncie 4-Speed Assembly 100 Chapter 7: Suspension 108 Restore Safety, Functionality and Appearance 109 Inspection and Evaluation 110 Paint Finishes 112 Upgrades 112 Chapter 8: Brakes 121 Repair or Replace? 123 Check for Condition 124 Aftermarket Systems 126 Master Cylinders, Proportioning Valves and Lines 126 1964 Rear Drum Brakes 126 Chapter 9: Interior 133 Disassembly and Evaluation of Components 134 Authentic Reproductions 135 Mix and Match? 136 Vapor Barriers 136 Carpet and Sill Panels 136 Carpet Installation 137 Door Panel Installation 140 Deck Package Installation 143 Dash Pad Restoration 144 Pedal Assemblies 145 Steering Wheels 145 Seat Belts 146 Kick Panels 146 Console 146 Seat Installation 147 Chapter 10: Body Assembly and Alignment 155 The Process 156 Surprises 156 Door Alignment 157 Front Fender Fitting and Alignment 160 Hood Installation 162 Bumper Installation 164 Chapter 11: Electrical 166 Inspection of the Wiring 167 Harness Replacement 169 Trouble Spots 171 Upgrades 171 Source Guide 175.