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ОглавлениеRemoving rust, straightening body panels, and correcting bodylines and gaps are difficult and important steps to restoring a car. This aspect of the restoration can be the longest, most expensive, and most frustrating. It can also be the most rewarding.
Before you begin the bodywork, you have to know what kind of budget you have, your skills, and what facilities and equipment are available. You can choose to have a shop complete all the work, or you can do some of the work yourself and have someone else paint, or you might be able to do it all yourself.
Whatever path you choose begin by taking time to evaluate the rust areas that need to be addressed and either decide on a shop or make plans to complete the work yourself.
Unfortunately, it’s difficult to fully assess the extent of 50 years of weather and water damage until a car is fully stripped to its barest core. Also, there is no truer “square one” to begin your restoration. (Photo Courtesy Historic Restorations)
This chapter helps you think through the bodywork process and make a solid, wise decision about what avenue is best for your situation and how to get to the finished, painted car that you will love and show with great pride.
