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Show Technology — Auto Body Technology — Auto Body AUTO BODY The curriculum in Auto Body prepares the student for employment after the completion of two years of training. Students majoring in Auto Body and completing the required course of study as indicated in the catalog may graduate with a certificate of completion. Courses of Instruction 100. Fender Repair—Theory of the working properties of automotive sheet metal, the effect of force on shape, use of the oxyacetylene equipment in collision repair, welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, shrinking, effect of heat, metal bumping, power and hand tools, hydraulic and mechanical assist equipment. Five lectures. A (5) 101. Fender Repair—Skill development of the fundamental principles and practices of roughing out metal, metal bumping, buffing, sanding shrinking, welding, metal finishing, solder and plastic fill pulling and pushing with hydraulic and mechanical devices. Five laboratories. A (5) 110. Auto Refinishing—Theory of the operation and set up of paint spray equipment, compressors, transformer, air lines, spray booths, and spray guns. Color composition, paint mixing, lacquer, enamel and acrylics; spot repairs and complete refinishing, detailing, stripping, job costs, customer relations. Industrial application, such as refrigerators and other such products. Five lectures. W (5) 111. Auto Refinishing—Training in the care and use of spray equipment, preparation of surfaces for refinishing, proper buildup, sanding and color application of lacquer, enamels, and acrylic type products, spot repair and complete refinishing. Detailing, rubbing and polishing techniques. Continuation of Auto Body 101. Five laboratories. W (5) 120. Auto Body Collision Repair—Theory in time and cosi estimation of collision repairs, making customer and insurance bids. Repairs or replacement of auto body sheet metal parts and related damage, such as the running gear and engine parts. Reading of flat rate and service manuals. Technical problems in checking and alignment of body and frame. Windshield replacement. Five lectures. S (5) 121. Auto Body Repair—Training in the replacement of sheet metal parts such as tops and rear quarter panels, front end collision repair, windshield replacement and a continuation of Auto Body 111. Five laboratories. S (5) 200. Auto Body—Theory door adjustments, outer door panel replacement, window replacement. Checking and correcting wind, water and dust leaks. Heating, ventilation and electrical systems, power windows and windshield wipers. Fiber glass body repairs and introduction to Arc Welding. Five lectures. A (5) 201. Auto Body—Training in technique of door repairs, lubricating body mechanisms, electrical repairs. Repair of the fiber glass body and continuation of Auto Body 121. Five laboratories. A (5) 210. Principles and Practice of Construction—Theory in alignment and straightening problems pertaining to the automobile chassis including frames, axles and springs; also, theory and operation of front wheel suspension, steering gear, drive shafts and brakes. Five lectures. W (5) 211. Principles and Practice of Construction—Aligning, straightening problems pertaining to the automobile chassis including frame, axles and springs; also theory and operation of front wheel suspension, steering gear, drive shafts and brakes. Five laboratories. W (5) 220. Auto Trim and Upholstering—Theory in repairing, cleaning and replacement of auto body trim, including head liners and seat cushions. A review of customer relations, bidding and repair techniques. Planning a shop and shop location. The employer's problems and overhead. Five lectures. S (5) 221. Auto Trim and Upholstery—Practice in the repair and replacement of the auto body trim, headlinings, trim pads, wind lace, seat cushions, and repair of seat mechanisms. Applying simulated wood grain and brush graining. Stripping, lettering and stencil work. Continuation of Auto Body 201, 211. Five laboratories. S (5) 322 323 |
