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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.
2010 Institute Workshops
Classes offered May 31 - June 4, 2010*:
- Automotive Electrical Systems 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.
- Automotive Paint 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.
- Engine Overhaul Learn engine rebuilding with the guidance of our expert restoration faculty (Project engines are supplied by the College)
- The Finishing Touches includes: Wood graining, pin striping, stainless steel trim repair and polishing, and brass and aluminum polishing
- 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
- Sheet Metal Restoration Includes: TIG, MIG, and Oxy-acetylene welding, use of the English wheel, the shot bag and metal finishing
Classes offered June 7-11, 2010*:
- Now Offering Automotive Gauges, Instruments, and Radios Learn the basics of repair and calibration for vintage automotive gauges, instruments and clocks, and learn how to incorporate FM and MP3 conversions for your classic AM radio
- Automotive Paint 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.
- 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
- Sheet Metal Restoration Includes: TIG, MIG, and Oxy-acetylene welding, use of the English wheel, the shot bag and metal finishing
- Babbitting 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!
- Upholstery and Trim Learn the basics of using an industrial sewing machine; sew seat covers, door panels, bind carpets, and more
- Manual Transmissions and Drive train learn the theory and practice of rebuilding manual transmissions and axles
Click here to Register Online
* Actual class dates and offering may change due to demand.
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