About the Author; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Selecting a Project; What Are Your Goals?; Level of Restoration; Rarity, Condition and Originality; NOS, Used or Reproduction Parts; Evaluating a Project Car; Club Benefits; Use the Internet to Your Advantage; Some Friendly Advice; Chapter 2: Disassembly; Planning, Tracking and Budgeting; Get Organized; Workspace and Tools; Getting Started; Body Off or On?; Repair or Replace?; How Deep Are You Going?; It's Really a Parts Car-Now What?; Safety; Chapter 3: Bodywork; Typical Rust Areas; Paint Removal; Repair Patches., Floorpan and Trunk Floor ReplacementQuarter Panel Replacement; Quarter Patch Panel Preparation; Rust Preventers; Dent Removal; Filler; Body Tags; Collision Damage; Chapter 4: Painting; Selecting Paint; DIY or Professional?; Safety; Choosing a Body Shop; What Can You Do Yourself?; Spray Gun and Compressor Setup; Masking the Car; Painting; Prepare Body for Painting; Chapter 5: Engine; Time for a Rebuild?; Identifying an Engine; Choosing a Machine Shop; Repair or Replace?; Detailing the Engine; Engine Disassembly and Inspection; Engine Assembly; Chapter 6: Transmission; Rebuild or Replace?, Turbo Hydra-Matic 400Automatic Transmission Upgrades; Super Turbine 300 to Turbo 350; Overdrives; Manual Transmissions; Muncie 4-Speed Disassembly; Muncie 4-Speed Assembly; Chapter 7: Suspension; Restore Safety, Functionality and Appearance; Inspection and Evaluation; Paint Finishes; Upgrades; Chapter 8: Brakes; Repair or Replace?; Check for Condition; Aftermarket Systems; Master Cylinders, Proportioning Valves and Lines; 1964 Rear Drum Brakes; Chapter 9: Interior; Disassembly and Evaluation of Components; Authentic Reproductions; Mix and Match?; Vapor Barriers; Carpet and Sill Panels., and Carpet InstallationDoor Panel Installation; Deck Package Installation; Dash Pad Restoration; Pedal Assemblies; Steering Wheels; Seat Belts; Kick Panels; Console; Seat Installation; Chapter 10: Body Assembly and Alignment; The Process; Surprises; Door Alignment; Front Fender Fitting and Alignment; Hood Installation; Bumper Installation; Chapter 11: Electrical; Inspection of the Wiring; Harness Replacement; Trouble Spots; Upgrades; Source Guide.
Summary
The book provides step-by-step guidance to completely restore your GTO's engine, body, brakes, suspension and interior to factory-like new condition.
