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Car Talk Jan2010 Final

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Do It Yourself Projects - Jan 2010 ACC Car Club Presentation

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Car Talk Jan2010 Final

  1. 1. @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  2. 2. Tonight’s Agenda • Introductions • Do It Yourself Project Ideas • Interior • Exterior • Under the Hood • Q&A • CarShare – Joe Kromer • Social Time 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  3. 3. Homework & Preparation – Establish your goal(s) – Understand what’s involved – Assess your skills, tools & experience – Be realistic, not the time to be optimistic – Assemble tools, materials, information – Get everything & do a dry run 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  4. 4. Interior • Carpet, seat covers, arm rests, dash, console • Cleaning • Replacement • Dye & other options • Stereo / Entertainment & Navigation Systems 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  5. 5. Interior • Step #1 – Does it have to come out? • Yes, be careful, more is better - Tools, patience, attention to detail • Step #2 – Clean & Inspect • Step #3 – Buy vs Build • Consider full package kits 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  6. 6. Exterior & Suspension • “Bolt on” options & accessories • Be judicious • Be very specific • Suspension • Tires & Wheels • Safety first • Options & Considerations 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  7. 7. • Clean & Inspect • Paint • Clean • Clear • Finish • Show your chrome some love 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  8. 8. Under the hood • Options and opportunities • Fluids & Filters! • Operating enhancements • Remote start – medium complexity project • Performance enhancements • Engine as an air pump – medium/complex • A word of caution 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  9. 9. Homework • Specialty Producers/ Sources • Online resources • Club publications & resources Do not underestimate!  • Print publications • Consumer/Industry lines are blurry 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  10. 10. CarShare – Joe Kromer • Daily driver 1965 Buick Riviera with a 401cu.in. V8 • A father/son activity started about 3 years ago • “It turns heads and is a great conversation starter- probably the most exciting parts of owning it. “ – Joe Kromer 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  11. 11. CarShare – Joe Kromer You don't always know a car's history …or what you will find lurking underneath the surface! Until YOU look! 9/12/09
  12. 12. CarShare – Joe Kromer
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  14. 14. CarShare – Joe Kromer
  15. 15. • Questions / Answers / Chat • Next Times Spring 2010 Shows & Events - Getting Ready Fall 2010 Car Care 101 - Make It Last (Maybe It'll Become a Classic) Winter 2011 Fabrication & Finishing Techniques I • CarShare • Social Hour 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved
  16. 16. J&C Coachworks  Jack Maher & Chris Alcott  Contact  E-mail: jack@jc-coachworks.com  Phone: 614-777-5033  Shop visits by appointment only  Media - Twitter: jack_maher or JCCoachworks - www.jc-coachworks.com - www.youtube.com/user/JCCoachworks Please help us support the annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show & Cruise In - http://arthritisautoshow.com/ The 28th Annual Event is July 9 & 10, 2010 9/12/09 @2010 J&C Coachworks all rights reserved

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