The Equipment You Need to Restore and Repair Vehicles

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In general, there are two groups of people who restore, repair, and rehabilitate vehicles—those who do it as a hobby and those who do it to save money. Working on the car is a true American pastime, and for an enthusiast, it’s often worth the expense of the parts and tools required for the joy of the work. Not everyone can afford an air compressor, vehicle lift, or hand lift truck the pros have handy. The following are some affordable tools that every vehicle repairer or restorer should have on hand.


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Jacks and Jack Stands

A vehicle jack for lifting whatever you’re working on, and jack stands for stabilizing and holding the vehicle in place once lifted, are necessary for working on any undercarriage. It’s wise to have both a 3-ton vehicle jack and a set of 3-ton vehicle jack stands on hand, in addition to a set of 6-ton jack stands.

Hand Trucks

There is no end to the uses of a good hand truck for virtually any work that requires lifting and moving. That certainly applies to vehicle restoration and repair, but amateur mechanics (and professional ones) should consider a convertible or collapsible hand truck. They can be used both in the traditional vertical position and horizontally, making them a more versatile tool.

Hand Tools

There are a variety of hand tools that are both often inexpensive and incredibly convenient for any armchair mechanic. Pick up the following:

· A set of socket wrenches, and a torque wrench

· A screwdriver set

· A variety of gloves, including the heavy leather or canvas work variety, thinner nitrile-palmed pairs, and latex gloves

· A dead blow mallet

· A set of pliers and wire-cutters

· Binding agents, including zip ties, duct tape, and electrical tape

· Cans of cleaners and lubricants

· A drip pan, plastic sheeting, a trap, or something that can be thrown away if covered with oil and other fluids

Battery Charger

Having a set of jumper cables and a plug-in battery charger is a good idea for everyone who owns a vehicle. It’s virtually essential for those engaged in car repair and restoration. It’s not a bad idea to have one on hand that can be both plugged into a wall socket and a vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

Multimeter

Particularly with the increasing role electronic components are playing in vehicles, having a multimeter handy is a must. The tools are convenient for working on vehicles, and they can prevent nasty shocks. For those who are handy beyond vehicle repair and restoration, a multimeter can be used for any number of applications. It makes good sense to own one in general.

Transmission Jack

A transmission jack is likely going to be the most expensive purchase on this list, but some shopping around should get you a reasonable price. Beyond being extremely convenient for their purpose, lifting transmissions, these jacks can generally support around 400 pounds and can prove convenient for a number of lifting applications in a garage or workshop.

About Magline

Magliner products have earned the trust of the material handling industry. They are valued to the point that “Magliner” is an industry-standard term employed throughout material handling. There is, however, only one Magliner when it comes to quality. For more than 70 years, Magline has designed and manufactured the most reliable, durable, and trustworthy material handling tools available. In addition to their traditional hand trucks, Magline produces more specialized equipment like their acclaimed appliance hand truck line, U-boats, and motorized hand trucks.

To learn more about Magliner hand trucks and other material handling products, visit Magliner.com

Location: United States

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