MAKE A GAME PLAN

Professional Automobile Restoration staff discuss with the customer what the restoration goal is. Evaluating what needs to be done and what parts are required to accomplish the goal, a good faith estimate is created, keeping in mind that you never know what you'll find with a vintage car as work proceeds.

DOCUMENT

Project control is important so everything is documented in great detail. All parts are carefully labeled. A project binder is created consisting of a work log and photographs. "Before and After" shots are taken documenting each step of the process for reassembly reference and documentation. Detailed descriptions of each day's accomplishments and lists of parts and supplies used are included.

BAG & TAG

Now the vehicle is broken down. As each part is removed from the car, it is bagged and tagged. Then each part is examined to see whether it needs repair or replacement. Salvageable parts are degreased, sanded, sandblasted, scraped, and/or washed as necessary.

RUST REMOVAL

When you get down to the bare metal, sometimes a car that looks all right is full of holes caused by rust – the prime killer of cars. Rust damage is repaired right away. Parts beyond repair are cut out and replacements are found or fabricated. The bare metal is then primed immediately to protect it from rusting again.

MECHANICAL

Authenticity is important for mechanical aspects of the vehicle. However, the main concern must be that suspension, brakes, driveline and all other components can operate safely and dependably.

PAINT

Our paint process continually evolves to take advantage of the latest technologies in refinishing. We use a state-of-the-art HVLP (high-volume, low-presure) method and the turbine paint system.

INTERIOR

Inner beauty is important too and so, using the original as a pattern, we carefully remake the interior with authentic fabrics. When they are available, kits are sometimes used for cost effectiveness.

REASSEMBLY

... is like working a gigantic jigsaw puzzle. Gradually the body, frame, doors, fenders, top, top, wiring, instruments, glass and all the other components are joined together to create a beautiful finished vehicle.