Chevy Truck is a famous truck line produced by Chevrolet in the years 1973-1987. It is favored for its powerful design, high performance and can conquer many different types of terrain. That is also the reason why this car line has existed for 18 years with the constant change of the auto market. Chevy Truck also quickly became a big icon in the field of manufacturing trucks and pickup trucks. Up to the present time, this car line has been 50 years old from the date of its launch, so it is inevitable that wear and damage to the operating systems can be avoided,… Therefore, the book How to Restore a Truck Chevy: 1973-1987 was born to help you solve the problem of how to restore a truck on a budget.

How to Restore a Truck Chevy: 1973-1987 Information 

Title: How to Restore Your Chevy Truck: 1973-1987 

Author: Kevin Whipps

Language: English

Pages: 176 

Illustrations: 505 color photos

Publication Date: 19/04/2018 

Publisher: Car Tech 

Format: Ebook 

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What’s in How to Restore Your Truck Chevy: 1973-1987?

About the Author 

Kevin Whipps is a person with a great passion for trucks and pickup trucks. During his writing career, he wrote for a number of famous magazines such asEurotuner, Muscle Car Power, Ten Trucks, Truckin’, Lowrider, Classic Trucks, Diesel World, Sport Truck,… 

Kevin Whipps Possessing a substantial book collection, some of his famous titles include How to Install Air Ride Suspension Systems, How to Restore Your Chevy Truck: 1967-1972, ….

How to Restore a Truck Chevy: 1973-1987 Content 

When starting a car restoration project, the first thing to consider is cost. This is also a pretty headache problem because it depends on the condition of the car to evaluate and give a suitable recovery plan. How to Restore a Truck Chevy: 1973-1987 This is the book that helps you restore your entire car at the most reasonable price.

How to Restore a Truck Chevy: 1973-1987 begins with an overview of the vehicle lineup Chevy truck 1973-1987, how to read the basic specifications of the car,… Then we will dive into the guide to restoring and repairing parts and systems: bodywork, engine, transmission, transmission system, brake system, electrical system, interior, …. This book also provides readers with basic knowledge about car paint: equipment required, types of paint, painting, … for you can “change clothes” for the car the way you want.

The restoration and regeneration of classic cars is one of the emerging trends in recent years. So, instead of taking your car to service centers and paying expensive prices, you can perform these operations at home to optimize costs. All content in How to Restore a Truck Chevy: 1973-1987 is presented by the author in a very clear and detailed way, so even non-specialists can understand and follow.

Table Of Content 

How to Restore a Truck Chevy: 1973-1987 has totally 12 chapters, including:

Chapter 1: Finding a Project Squarebody

• Overview of the 1973–1987 Chevrolet Pickup
• Year-by-Year Changes
• Trim Levels
• Special Editions
• VIN Decoding
• The Right Truck for You
• Ownership Documents
• Customized Versus Stock Trucks
• Rust Versus No Rust
• Engine and Transmission
• Chassis, Suspension, and Brakes
• Beater Options
• Determining Your Skill Level

Chapter 2: Getting Started 

• Organizing Your Process
• Choosing the Level of Restoration
• Setting a Budget
• Preparing Your Workspace
• NOS Versus Reproduction Versus Aftermarket Parts
• Purchasing a Parts Vehicle
• Organizing and Cataloging Your Parts
• Tools and Equipment
• Welding and Metalwork
• Consumable Materials and Supplies
• Making Your Own Tools

Chapter 3: Bodywork 

• Installing New Cab Mounts
• Body Trim
• Stripping the Finish
• Inspecting for Rust
• Panel Replacement Procedures
• Repairing Bed Rust Damage
• Repairing Cab Rust Damage
• Repairing Dents and Dings
• Applying Body Filler
• Gapping the Panels
• Fixing Factory Issues
• Prep for Paint

Chapter 4: Paint 

• DIY Versus Paying a Professional
• Equipment
• Paint Types
• Paint Colors
• Priming
• Sealing
• Painting Basics

Chapter 5: Engine 

• Analysis of Work Required
• Engine Removal
• Engine Installation
• Rebuilding Basics

Chapter 6: Transmission 

• Transmission Types
• Tools and Equipment
• Removing the Transmission
• Disassembling the Transmission
• Rebuilding Basics

Chapter 7: Drivetrain 

• Axle Identification
• Gearing
• Rebuilding an Axle

Chapter 8: Brakes

• Remove or Replace
• Brake Lines
• Front Disc Brakes
• Wheel Bearings
• Rear Drum Brakes
• Bleeding the Brakes

Chapter 9: Suspension 

• DIY Versus Paying a Professional
• Removal and Installation
• Rebuilding Basics

Chapter 10: Electrics

• Tools and Equipment
• Full-Chassis Harness

Chapter 11: Interior

• DIY Versus Paying a Professional
• Trim Removal
• Interior Disassembly
• Interior Reassembly and Refurbishment

Chapter 12: Miscellaneous Mechanicals 

• Fuel System
• Badge and Emblems
• Long-Bed to Short-Bed Conversion