Auto Restoration Institute

 

Learn auto restoration skills in convenient workshops at the Automotive Restoration Institute. The same expert instructors and top-notch facility that have made McPherson College's Auto Restoration Program famous are available to hobbyists and professionals.

Each workshop concentrates on a specific skill area and is 5 days in length. You learn restoration by doing restoration with hands-on experience.

 

Enrollment in each workshop is limited (classes are limited to 10 student per instructor) so all participants benefit from personal attention by our expert instructors with ample time on equipment. With this one-on-one approach, no matter what level of skill you have, you will increase your restoration expertise.

 

Workshops include valuable information on locating tools, materials, and parts. In many cases, you can bring parts from your current restoration project to work on.

 

Classes offered June 10-14:

• Automotive Electrical Systems by Joe Dickhudt: Learn how to solve those nagging electrical problems and hard-starting problems to get your vintage auto up and running the way it should.  Class includes meter reading and automotive troubleshooting techniques, ignition systems and tune-ups, Pertronix installations, 12-volt conversions, generator/alternator conversions, repair of old wiring and installation of new wiring harnesses.  Based on participant interests and experience we have the flexibility to also cover clocks, instruments, and learn how to incorporate FM and MP3 conversions for your classic AM radio.
• Automotive Paint by Garrick Green: The theory and practice necessary to successfully use modern paint materials. A full face respirator is required (3M 07163 or equiv.) and will be available for purchase from the campus book store.
• FULL Carburation, Ignition and Tune-up by Roger Stout: Learn how to get your vintage car running its best, no matter whether you drive it every week or it has been stored for years.
• CANCELLED Chassis Restoration by Jon Nadeau: Learn about the basic operation of steering, suspension, brake systems, and frames.  Includes hands-on tear down and assembly of components on a typical American vehicle.
• FULL Sheet Metal Restoration by Ed Barr: Includes – TIG, MIG, and Oxy-acetylene welding, use of the English wheel, patch panel fabrication, the application of lead body solder, dent repair, and metal finishing.
• CANCELLED The Finishing Touches by Chris Paulsen: Includes – Wood graining, pin striping, stainless steel trim repair and polishing, and brass and aluminum polishing.
• Upholstery and Trim by Richard Dove: Learn the basics of using an industrial sewing machine; sew seat covers, door panels, bind carpets, and more.

 

Classes offered June 17-21:

• Automotive Paint by Garrick Green: The theory and practice necessary to successfully use modern paint materials. A full face respirator is required (3M 07163 or equiv.) and will be available for purchase from the campus book store.
• Babbitting by Chris Paulsen: Covers different types of Babbitt and the equipment needed to restore the rod and main bearings in early engines. We will pour and bore several during the week. Please contact us about bringing your own engine!
• Engine Overhaul by Roger Stout: Learn engine rebuilding with the guidance of our expert restoration faculty (Project engines are supplied by the College).
• CANCELLED Manual Transmissions and Drive train by Jon Nadeau: Learn the theory and practice of rebuilding manual transmissions and axles.
• FULL Sheet Metal Restoration by Ed Barr: Includes – TIG, MIG, and Oxy-acetylene welding, use of the English wheel, patch panel fabrication, the application of lead body solder, dent repair, and metal finishing.

 

Additional Offering, June 24 - 27:

• Sheet Metal Shaping and Fabrication by Ed Barr: (This class is for the serious hobbyist who has already taken the basic sheet metal class from Ed Barr) – Will build on the application of techniques and principles learned in the basic class and will focus on:
• Metal shaping
• Copying shapes
• A greater emphasis on TIG welding
• Welding together multi-piece panels (without warping)
• Building bucks
• Adding details to panels (beads, louvers, etc.)

 

 

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