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16:41Regardless of whether you are fitting a car radio to a classic car for the first time, or replacing an older unit with a more modern car radio installation, this SkillShack video lesson will talk you through the basics. Many classic cars were equipped with radios, but for those that weren’t, adding in – car
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11:05Once you have cut out your carpet from your cardboard template, then it is time to give it a professional finish and fit your classic car overmats correctly into the vehicle. This Skillshack how- to video shows you the next stages of trimming the overmats with edge binding and also what fixings to use when
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11:49In this SkillShack tutorial video, we will show you how to make a couple of over mats for your classic car. Making overmats from scratch is a nice, relatively easy classic car trimming project that will not only save you money, but also teach you the skills and basic principles involved in working with carpet
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2:35Choosing the correct type of joint for the application is critical for a neat and strong repair. Lap, Joggle, Plug or Butt. Teamed with the correct rust prevention, these can all be used to create a long-lasting repair.
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1:28It is important not to distort a panel with too much heat, and working gradually toward the end goal is key to a quality finish.
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2:04In this course, you will be able to build upon skills learned in the “The Basics of MIG Welding” and “Simple Body Repairs” courses, or come to it fresh if you just want to improve your welding skills.
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17:51In this SkillShack video how to guide, we will show you a simple method of refurbishing tired-looking wood trim and preserving it for the future. Wood is a lovely material and is shown off at its best with a good finish. In the context of a car, that will probably mean an oil-based varnish of
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9:56Many classic cars are lavished with wooden trim, from dashboards to door capping’s. Other classic cars are even made of wood, such as pre-war vintage vehicles and classic cars such as our Practical Classics Morris Minor Traveller demonstration car. With time, inevitably the original finish of wood both on the interior and exterior of a
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20:07Although it may seem daunting, removing and replacing a non-bonded classic car windscreen is do-able at home with some care and we will show you how. In this video, Ed takes you through the process of how to remove a windscreen yourself. As well as hints and tips along the way he will also let
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20:09There are numerous kits available for classic cars to do away with the inefficient mechanical points ignition system and replace with a modern ‘fit and forget’ electronic system. No more gapping points! Whether the system you opt for is magnetic or optical, the principles involved in understanding how it works and how to fit it
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12:53Our classic cars have to endure the modern world of sat navs, mobile phones and other gadgets that we need to take with us and charge up. If your classic car does not have a cigar or cigarette lighter of old then you will probably want to install an accessory socket. In this video we
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19:41Dynamos offer a perfectly serviceable system for classic cars that are used infrequently, but if you use your classic car often – and especially if you drive at night, have added accessories or even use things like sat navs and mobile phone chargers – that system will start to struggle. An alternator is the modern
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16:41
How to Install a Car Radio
Regardless of whether you are fitting a car radio to a classic car for the first time, or replacing an older unit with a more modern car radio installation, this SkillShack video lesson will talk you through the basics. Many classic cars were equipped with radios, but for those that weren’t, adding in – car
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11:05
How to Make Classic Car Overmats: Bind Edges for a Professional Finish and Fit
Once you have cut out your carpet from your cardboard template, then it is time to give it a professional finish and fit your classic car overmats correctly into the vehicle. This Skillshack how- to video shows you the next stages of trimming the overmats with edge binding and also what fixings to use when
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11:49
How to Make Classic Car Overmats: Measuring, Choosing Materials, Templates and Cutting to Fit
In this SkillShack tutorial video, we will show you how to make a couple of over mats for your classic car. Making overmats from scratch is a nice, relatively easy classic car trimming project that will not only save you money, but also teach you the skills and basic principles involved in working with carpet
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17:51
How to Create the Perfect Wood Finish: Surface Preparation, Products and Application
In this SkillShack video how to guide, we will show you a simple method of refurbishing tired-looking wood trim and preserving it for the future. Wood is a lovely material and is shown off at its best with a good finish. In the context of a car, that will probably mean an oil-based varnish of
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An Introduction to Classic Car Wood: Common Issues and Varnish Removal
Many classic cars are lavished with wooden trim, from dashboards to door capping’s. Other classic cars are even made of wood, such as pre-war vintage vehicles and classic cars such as our Practical Classics Morris Minor Traveller demonstration car. With time, inevitably the original finish of wood both on the interior and exterior of a
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12:51
How to Create the Perfect Seal on Cylinder Head, Manifold and Rocker Cover Gaskets
In this practical demonstration video from SkillShack with Practical Classics, Ed Hughes takes the theory behind the different gasket materials and types and put it into practice by demonstrating how to replace an MGB cylinder head gasket and inlet manifold seal. He discusses the best and safest methods of cleaning the surface prior to installation.
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High Pressure Gasket Guide for Brakes and Oil Seals
There are many other types of seals found in a classic car aside from gaskets and these seals need to be installed correctly. High-pressure seals in fuel injection systems, banjo fittings on fuel lines and brake calipers, copper washers and paper gaskets are all used as methods of sealing and some of these joints are
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The Complete Guide to Flat Surface Gaskets and Tips for Use
In this SkillShack how-to video, Ed Hughes explores and explains the various types of gaskets that can be used to maximum effectiveness for leak-free jointing on flat surfaces within a classic car engine. Understanding the types of materials and design features of the various gaskets you are likely to need is key to correct installation
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How to Balance Twin Carburettors
In this ‘how-to’ video guide from Skill Shack, Ed Hughes talks you through a procedure which can be used to tune and synchronise twin carburettors without specialist equipment. As a result of watching this video tutorial, you’ll have the necessary skills to help you get your classic car’s engine running smoothly with increased power and
