The photos in this edition are black and white.
Whether repairing existing components, fabricating new ones, building a race car, or restoring a classic, this is the one book to guide the reader through each critical stage..
Constructing patterns to exacting standards from wood, Formica, aluminum, and other materials is essential and covered in detail.
All the relevant tools, including mixing containers, holding containers, saws, scissors, files, and shaping tools, are discussed.
Core materials, such as wood, foam, and honeycomb Nomex, are often used to add strength to various parts.
Also shown is how to correctly mix the typical resins (polyester, epoxy), hardeners, and gels.
The strength of these mats and ideal uses are covered in detail.
The reader is shown how to use glass strand mat, woven Fiberglass cloth, Carbon Fiber cloth, and hybrid fabrics for particular applications.
While other Fiberglass and composite material books have been published, few are focused on fabricating and repairing Automotive parts, and this book concentrates on completing common and advanced projects at home in the garage.
Body panels, interior components, and engine Parts are fabricated from Fiberglass and composite materials (plastic molded or Carbon fiber).
Fiberglass and composite Parts are commonly used in many collector cars, hot rods, Corvettes, and even late-model vehicles.
The photos in this edition are black and white
