Restoration Technology | Institute


Auto Restoration Workshops


2008 Sessions
Session 1:  June 2-6
Session 2:  June 9-13

Session Fee: $625
Room & Board: $300 per week

Register Online

or contact:
Garrick Green
620-242-0568 greeng@mcpherson.edu


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 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.

2008 Institute Workshops

Classes offered June 2-6, 2008*:

  • Basic Metal Machining Learn how to use a lathe, milling machine and precision measure
  • Carburetor, Ignition Systems, and Tune-up Learn how to get your vintage car running it’s best, no matter whether you drive it every week or it’s been stored for years
  • The Finishing Touches includes: Wood graining, pin striping, stainless steel trim repair and polishing, and brass and aluminum polishing
  • Upholstery and Trim Learn the basics of using an industrial sewing machine; sew seat covers, door panels, bind carpets, and more
  • Sheet Metal Restoration Includes: TIG, MIG, and Oxy-acetylene welding, use of the English wheel, the shot bag and metal finishing
  • Wheels in Motion 200 years of Automotive History from 1770-1970

Classes offered June 9-13, 2008*:
  • Automotive Paint [class is full] Includes: 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.
  • Casting and Plating An introduction to casting methods using aluminum, brass and bronze to recreate automotive parts.  Basic methods of patternmaking, metal melting, molding and pouring will be taught, as will the methods necessary to polish parts and apply copper / nickel plating
  • Engine Overhaul [class is full] Learn engine rebuilding with the guidance of our expert restoration faculty (Project engines are supplied by the College)
  • Sheet Metal Restoration Includes: TIG, MIG, and Oxy-acetylene welding, use of the English wheel, the shot bag and metal finishing
* Actual class dates and offering may change due to demand.


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Automotive Restoration Development
hudached@mcpherson.edu

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800.365.7402
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