How to document your project
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Discipline yourself to grab the camera before grabbing any other tool. Each time you intend to work on the car, photograph the area of your intent. Think about the best service manual you've ever used and imitate the photography and illustrations. You need to be able to show, in your pictures, how and where each part is attached and how it comes apart. | Discipline yourself to grab the camera before grabbing any other tool. Each time you intend to work on the car, photograph the area of your intent. Think about the best service manual you've ever used and imitate the photography and illustrations. You need to be able to show, in your pictures, how and where each part is attached and how it comes apart. | ||
| − | Remember that cameras capture light, not intentions. Show the photos to others who know about cars. If you have to explain the photo, for example, "There is a bolt in that dark spot", it's a failure. A progression of photos matching the progression of work will increase the odds of getting all necessary information recorded. | + | Remember that cameras capture light, not intentions. Show the photos to others who know about cars. If you have to explain the photo, for example, "There is a bolt in that dark spot", it's a failure. A progression of photos matching the progression of work will increase the odds of getting all necessary information recorded [http://www.ghostpapers.com/ Term papers]. |
Keep a diary on each car that you are building. When you finish a day's work on the car, make an entry into your diary. Enter part numbers of parts that you used, as well as what the parts were originally supposed to fit. Record the prices of each part, as well as the type of fasteners you may have used, and their torque specifications. Don't forget to write down the part numbers of paints, primers, and other finishes or materials. If you end up paying out any labor, write it down. Write down a detailed description of any modifications as if you're explaining them to a non-technical friend. Include many photos. | Keep a diary on each car that you are building. When you finish a day's work on the car, make an entry into your diary. Enter part numbers of parts that you used, as well as what the parts were originally supposed to fit. Record the prices of each part, as well as the type of fasteners you may have used, and their torque specifications. Don't forget to write down the part numbers of paints, primers, and other finishes or materials. If you end up paying out any labor, write it down. Write down a detailed description of any modifications as if you're explaining them to a non-technical friend. Include many photos. | ||
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