Do It Yourself Projects - Jan 2010 ACC Car Club Presentation

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2. Tonight’s Agenda
• Introductions
• Do It Yourself Project Ideas
• Interior
• Exterior
• Under the Hood
• Q&A
• CarShare – Joe Kromer
• Social Time
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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
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4. Interior
• Carpet, seat covers, arm
rests, dash, console
• Cleaning
• Replacement
• Dye & other options
• Stereo / Entertainment
& Navigation Systems
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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
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6. Exterior & Suspension
• “Bolt on” options & accessories
• Be judicious
• Be very specific
• Suspension
• Tires & Wheels
• Safety first
• Options & Considerations
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7. • Clean & Inspect
• Paint
• Clean
• Clear
• Finish
• Show your chrome
some love
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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
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9. Homework
• Specialty Producers/ Sources
• Online resources
• Club publications & resources
Do not underestimate! 
• Print publications
• Consumer/Industry lines are blurry
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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
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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!
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12. CarShare – Joe Kromer

13. CarShare – Joe Kromer

14. CarShare – Joe Kromer

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
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16. J&C Coachworks
 Jack Maher & Chris Alcott
 Contact
 E-mail: jack@jc-coachworks.com
 Phone: 614-777-5033
 Shop visits by appointment only
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- 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
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