Project Charger: The Step-by-Step Restoration of a Popular Vintage Car

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Join the restoration craze with Project Charger, a comprehensive, nuts and bolts approach to automotive restoration that shows you the best way to bring a car back to its original shine and luster.

Restoration expert Larry Lyles makes the process come alive with over 200 color images and step-by-step details of the restoration of a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.

Originally conceived and written as a 24 article series for Auto Restorer magazine, this compilation delves into a complete, ground-up restoration of a classic muscle car with real world techniques that you can apply to any auto project.

Restore your muscle car using tips and tricks from an expert!

Learn how to:

Organize and create checklists to keep your project on track
Tear down the car from trim to tire
Repair even the most damaged sheet metal and parts
Refinish the underbody, exterior and interior
Paint and powder coat
Find the best parts and products to get the job done
plus much more!

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Starting the Project
Teardown Begins
Glass Removal
Exterior Teardown
Moldings and Body Lines
Removing the Engine
Cowl Teardown
Reassembly Begins
Restoring the Trunk Floor Pan
Sheet Metal Repair
Refinishing the Underbody
Priming and Blocking
Refinishing the Exterior and Interior
Refinishing the Components
Powder Coating
Machine Work
Trim Work Begins
Window Tint and Door Glasses
Suspension Installation
Drive Line Installation
Front Sheel Metal
Bumpers, Decals, and Stripes
Interior Trim
A Look Back
Resources and Restoration Costs
Index

About the Author

Larry Lyles is an automotive restoration specialist and owner of LPL Bodyworks in Amarillo, Texas. He is also a member of The Dodge Charger National Registry and enjoys attending as many car shows as possible. He lives in Amarillo with his wife, Patricia, who is also a muscle car enthusiast. His other book is Revive Your Ride: Secrets From a Body and Paint Restoration Pro.