Hello,
I just took ownership of a family owned 1957/58 Austin Healey 100-6. I am just starting the process of figuring out what to do with it in order to begin the restoration as it has sat in a barn for 30 years. The body appears to be rust free, but the floor is in rough shape both in the passenger and trunk compartments. I have the guide to the Austin Healeys for restroration as well as a the guide to restoring British Sportscars. Neither of these books really goes into good detail as to what tools are needed or an overall project plan as to where to start. My father in law stripped out all of the interior panels, flooring, etc. as this took most of the 30 years of abuse so cleaning this area out is a priority as well.
Does anyone have suggestions on good reference books and/or suggestions on how to equip the 'toolbox' along with the planned mode of attack? I have also debated about getting 5 gallons of the evapo-rust to start trying to bring life back to some rusted/dirty parts. I think at the very least I plan on getting an air compressor, but I am not sure what type to get and which tools one would use with it. Folks say buy the biggest one you can, but I would like to justify the expense to my better half by outlining exactly what it could be used for and what specific amount of CFM is needed for a specific tool. Any information would be appreciated, but very specific information regarding tools, plans, book recommendations would be very helpful.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Don
I just took ownership of a family owned 1957/58 Austin Healey 100-6. I am just starting the process of figuring out what to do with it in order to begin the restoration as it has sat in a barn for 30 years. The body appears to be rust free, but the floor is in rough shape both in the passenger and trunk compartments. I have the guide to the Austin Healeys for restroration as well as a the guide to restoring British Sportscars. Neither of these books really goes into good detail as to what tools are needed or an overall project plan as to where to start. My father in law stripped out all of the interior panels, flooring, etc. as this took most of the 30 years of abuse so cleaning this area out is a priority as well.
Does anyone have suggestions on good reference books and/or suggestions on how to equip the 'toolbox' along with the planned mode of attack? I have also debated about getting 5 gallons of the evapo-rust to start trying to bring life back to some rusted/dirty parts. I think at the very least I plan on getting an air compressor, but I am not sure what type to get and which tools one would use with it. Folks say buy the biggest one you can, but I would like to justify the expense to my better half by outlining exactly what it could be used for and what specific amount of CFM is needed for a specific tool. Any information would be appreciated, but very specific information regarding tools, plans, book recommendations would be very helpful.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Don