Revive Your Ride: Secrets from a Body And Paint Restoration Pro - Softcover

Lyles, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931993661 ISBN 13: 9781931993661

Publisher: Lumina Media, 2006

Synopsis

Revive Your Ride is based on popular columns by the author in Auto Restorer® magazine, the premier publication for die-hard restoration enthusiasts.

About this title

About the Author

Larry Lyles is an automotive restoration specialist and has been restoring vehicles since 1974. He is the owner of LPL Bodyworks in Amarillo, Texas. A regular contributor to Auto Restorer magazine, Lyles is also the author of Project Charger (BowTie Press). He has revived almost every car model, including numerous Vettes, Mustangs, and Camaros, and innumerable Mopars.

From the Back Cover

"Fortunately for anyone who s restoring a car or truck, Larry Lyles is not only a craftsman with body hammers, welders and spray guns, he s also highly skilled with a pen. Reading this book is like visiting Larry s shop and watching as he demonstrates various restoration procedures and thoroughly explains them every step of the way." Ted Kade, Editor, Auto Restorer

"Larry Lyle s unique ability to present direct real world information is of great benefit to novice and advanced restorers alike Revive Your Ride does not disappoint. With clearly descriptive photos and text, Larry tells you what you need to do the job, how to do it and how to avoid costly and time consuming mistakes." Joe Richardson, R&D / Product Development Engineer, The Eastwood Company

"A comprehensive and entertaining read for anyone that wants to learn or sharpen their bodywork and refinishing skills. If you're new to restoration, reading this book could save your life. If you've been working on cars for years, this book will help you work more efficiently. Larry's Q&A format addresses many commonly asked questions. Thank you, Larry, for addressing the needs of the novice and professional restorer!" John Sloane, Product Specialist, The Eastwood Company

"Revive Your Ride is written at a level that is easy to understand for the hobbyist and technical enough to assist the professional. The chapters on the shop and tools very helpful, pointing out things I have overlooked. Each chapter had something new or enlightening that will help me with future projects. As the founder and organizer of Charger Fever, I have used and highly recommend Larry s first book Project Charger to all the people who contact me for advice on their projects. I know that as soon as Revive Your Ride is available I will be doing the same." Rocky Slagle, chairman of the Charger Fever shows and a veteran restorer

"This book is truly a highly detailed guide for restoration enthusiasts of any skill level. It covers step by step what is needed to restore or refresh a vehicle from the time you bring it home to completion. Larry has left out nothing...A perfect 10 for those looking for an inexpensive guide to vehicle restoration." Tom Eddy, The Paddock Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lumina Media
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931993661
• ISBN 13: 9781931993661
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256