With warm weather and extended daylight, summer is an ideal time to take on a car restoration project. But there’s a few things you should do to prepare before you get under the hood.
Read below to learn how to ready yourself for a summer restoration project.
Planning a Restoration Project, Step by Step
Know What You’re Doing
Decide what type of project you want to tackle, and be specific. In lieu of taking a tinkering or experimental approach, make a clearly defined plan for what you want to accomplish and what the finished product should look like.
Take Inventory
Know what parts, tools, and other items you’ll need for the project. Jaguar parts of all years and models can be found in our extensive parts catalog and delivered right to your door.
Budget
Setting a budget that works for your bottom line will improve the chances of your project being seen through to completion. If you’re working on a tight budget, check out our bargain garage for a wide selection of discounted parts.
Form a Timeline
Creating a schedule for your project is a great way to keep things on track. Make your timeline reasonable by erring on the conservative side and then hold yourself accountable to it.
Decide What You Can — and Can’t — Do
Don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way. There are often certain steps of a restoration project that require a unique skill or an extra set of hands and it’s usually better to seek out help than run the risk of causing damage to your vehicle (or yourself).
Dedicate a Space
Create a dedicated space for your project. Having a spacious and organized area in which to work will be more inspiring and cultivate a more efficient workflow. Make sure to position the car in a way that is easily accessible from all sides.
Empty the Fuel Tank and Disconnect the Battery
Gasoline can begin to degrade and lose its combustibility after only a couple months. And car batteries will die in roughly the same amount of time when left idle. The first steps of your project should be to empty the tank and unhook the battery.
Get Primed for Your Project
Terry’s Jaguar Parts has everything you need for your summer restoration project. Our inventory includes parts for performance, auto bodies, vintage cars, engines, exhaust and more. Shop parts by vehicle or download our full parts catalog to gather what you need for your restoration.
And if you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out to our knowledgeable and helpful staff. On behalf of Terry’s Jaguar Parts, good luck on your project and we’ll be here for you every step of the way.