The ‘Evolution of Life Road Show’ Visits Four Northeast Ohio Schools
Famed professional airbrush artist Richard Markham, who joined Ohio Technical College in June 2009 as an instructor for the school’s Custom Paint and Graphics program, headlined the “Evolution of Life Road Show.”
Crossword Puzzle: August 2009
Across 1. Startling engine sound 5. Horsepower-measuring device, briefly 9. Automotive about-face (1,4) 10. Given name, NASCAR racer Waltrip 11. Pedestrian pathway 12. Thread-cutting tap and ___ set 14. Shiny custom-wheel finish 15. Gasoline’s anti-knock rating 18. Lube-job items (3,3,6) 21. Certain paints 22. Word following backing or pressure 23. Intake- or exhaust-valve section 24.
BodyWorks: The DOs and DON’Ts of Refinishing Pearl Tricoats
The problem: You don’t know how many coats of pearl the OEM applied at the factory. The solution: Make a letdown panel.
BodyWorks: Tales From the Shop
Every botched job I see reminds me of the lack of pride some techs and painters have in their work. Having a plan and following your paint system’s handbook goes a long way toward avoiding such disasters.
What Every 16-Year-Old Girl Wants
Volkswagen Helps Barbie Celebrate Fifty Years with a Customized New Beetle convertible, Fully Equipped with Rhinestones, Sparkling Pink Paint and Motorized Vanity in Trunk
Bodyworks: Working on Hybrids: a Body Shop Primer
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Hybrids account for only 1% of all U.S. light-vehicle sales, which actually presents a dilemma for shops: Because hybrids aren’t all that common (yet), shops aren’t as familiar with the potential hazards as they should be.
Ohio Technical College Students Restore 1978 Police Cruiser
Students enrolled in the Collision Repair and Refinishing Program at Ohio Technical College recently restored a 1978 Ford LTD Cleveland Police Cruiser to prepare it for display at the Cleveland Police Museum.
Collision: Can Today’s Bodyshops Be Environmentally Friendly?
How does an industry that has in the past struggled with the stigma of being a black-lung business transform itself into an environmentally responsible one? It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s happening right now, and most shops are finding that it’s a great way to distinguish themselves from the competition, not to mention market themselves to consumers. In times of intense competition and a shrinking customer base, anything a business can do to distinguish itself from the rest of the herd is worth investigating.
Report Card: The Tin Lizzy — Still Looking Great After 100 Years
The Model T was the first low-priced, mass-produced automobile with standard, interchangeable parts. And, according to auto historians and automotive books, the Model T was transformed into tasks that reached beyond basic transportation.
Tool Rules: Passing of the Torch – Part II: Using Oxyacetylene Torches in the Shop
Note: For Part I of this article, which focuses on heating and cutting, see the Back Issues link under the MAGAZINES header on the homepage.