Classic Auto Body Restoration NJ
The Finest Truck & Auto Body Restoration In New Jersey
In less than eleven months, Fred Jeffries of Fred’s Auto Body Restoration and Repair, Manalapan, New Jersey, transformed an 1955 International Harvester truck body that would have looked sad in a junkyard into a classic the owner was delighted to drive away. Fred documented the meticulous process in photos and videos. You’ll discover why Fred’s Auto Body Repair NJ is one of the great auto body restorers still doing this type of special auto body work.
The truck arrived at Fred’s Auto Body on October 31, 2014. It was barely road worthy. The chassis and frame were in decent condition with average rust. The first step was to discover and repair any issues that might affect the owner’s ability to drive safely.
The challenge was to repair and restore the truck appearance, inside and out, to as close to its factory showroom appearance as possible. Only an exceptional auto body restorer like Fred can pull off this kind of detailed and difficult auto body restoration. Check out the owner’s smile as he drives home in his beautiful “new” truck.
The truck arrived at Fred’s Auto Body on October 31, 2014. It was barely road worthy. The chassis and frame were in decent condition with average rust. The first step was to discover and repair any issues that might affect the owner’s ability to drive safely.
The challenge was to repair and restore the truck appearance, inside and out, to as close to its factory showroom appearance as possible. Only an exceptional auto body restorer like Fred can pull off this kind of detailed and difficult auto body restoration. Check out the owner’s smile as he drives home in his beautiful “new” truck.
International Harvester Restoration Photos
International Harvester Restoration Videos
Fred Details The Engine
Detailing The Carbureator
Restoration Details
Restoration Tour
Completed Restoration
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Fred Details The Engine
Fred Jeffries of Fred's Auto Body, Manalapan, New Jersey, talks about the importance of paying attention to the little details that makes a restoration come together.
Very few detailers perform this kind of extra effort to make a restoration really successful.
It takes years of experience and acquired skill to do this kind of detailed work properly. -
Detailing The Carbureator
In this clip, Fred cleans the carbureator and sprays it.
This makes the engine appear much more presentable.
Extra touches like this are all part of the package. -
Restoration Details
Fred tours the 1955 International Harvester Truck at this stage of the restoration
Fred notes that extra care has been made to black out the interior of the wheel wells.
The restoration is moving along nicely. -
Restoration Tour
The restoration is ninety percent done.
Fred tours the almost completed job.
You can view the detailed engine.
The color match is great.
There's still quite a bit to be done such as belt molding, trim, wire, hoses, and more.
However, the truck is looking great. -
Completed Restoration
A very happy owner of completely restored 1955 International Harvester Truck driving home from Fred's Auto Body & Restoration New Jersey.
An Overview Of The Tasks Required To Complete This Restoration