Recently, the results of "Shanghai Artisans" selected by Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions were announced, and Hu Huigang of Shanghai Automobile Museum was shortlisted.

It is the hard work of him and his team for ten years that has brought so many timeless antique auto shows to everyone. They are loyal guardians of old cars and have witnessed the development of Shanghai Automobile Museum.

Today, let's meet Hu Huigang, a "Shanghai craftsman".

Hu Huigang is debugging the operation of antique cars

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Determined to deeply cultivate the repair of antique cars

Hu Huigang began to work in automobile maintenance in 1996, and then joined the Shanghai Automobile Museum in 27, taking charge of the maintenance and management of hidden cars. At the beginning of the establishment of the museum, some of the antique cars on display came from foreign counterparts.

At the beginning of the building, some cars were displayed

Fifteen years ago, private cars had not been widely popularized in China, let alone automobile culture. At that time, China was almost blank in the antique car maintenance industry, and there was no industry standard.

An automobile museum established in China needs to shoulder the heavy responsibility of leading the development of automobile culture in China. Hu Huigang made up his mind to deepen the field of antique car maintenance and shorten the gap with foreign countries.

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The restoration of antique cars is comparable to cultural relics

He and his colleagues have repeatedly studied the restoration of antique cars through various channels, consulted a lot of materials, and tried to restore the original appearance of the vehicles. For those parts that are missing one, they insisted on the original restoration.

He strictly follows every working procedure and flow, repairs and then tests, and when problems are found, he tries hard and then tests ... Many times, he has to go through trial and error. Under the condition of ensuring the normal work of all parts, it is also necessary to let the Tibetan car run.

after all, cars are made to run, and a car that can't run can't be called a "car". In this way, Hu Huigang must fix the problems found in the driving process. When these works are completed, the vehicle will return to the exhibition area in the museum.

So, when you visit Shanghai Automobile Museum, don't think that the antique car in front of you is just a decoration. They are all real old guys, and they can ride freely as long as they are filled with oil!

In Hu Huigang's eyes, antique cars are like cultural relics, and the most difficult thing in the process of restoration is the lack of information, accessories and standards. Even some cars have few existing data, and the original appearance can only be inferred through the structure and subtle design of the car itself.

After years of exploration, Hu Huigang and his team have rejuvenated dozens of old people in the museum. He has also accumulated rich experience in maintaining antique cars and summed up the Museum's "Repair Standards for Antique Cars".

He said, "We have now formulated the standards of antique car repair, collection, appraisal, daily maintenance, daily maintenance and vehicle operation. These are very important, but I think what is more important is that I love this job. I have seen a documentary "I am repairing cultural relics in the Forbidden City". Although the things I repaired are different, the gains and persistence are * * *. "

With meticulous and craftsman-like working attitude, 221 Hu Huigang won? At the same time, Li Min, Party Secretary/Executive Vice Chairman of Shanghai Jiading District Federation of Trade Unions, awarded the title of "Jiading Artisans Hu Huigang Innovation Studio". This year, he won the title of "Shanghai Craftsman" in 222.

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The "secret of youth" of museum antique cars

Today, the antique cars you saw in Shanghai Automobile Museum were carefully maintained by Hu Huigang and his team. Even if it seems to be "standing still", it is necessary to regularly care, change oil, replace wearing parts and test on the road.

Most antique cars are prone to aging due to oil deposition due to long-term parking.

Maintaining old cars is a systematic and professional project, which requires not only skilled craftsmen but also a professional environment.

The proper temperature and humidity are maintained here all the year round, and the indoor temperature is controlled between 1 and 35 degrees, which not only protects the antique cars, but also enhances the visitors' visual experience.

especially the metal, wood and leather of the car body, which are like a living body, can sense the outside temperature. If the temperature is too low, the wood (the body and hub of some collection vehicles are solid wood) is easy to crack; If the temperature is too high, it will accelerate oxidation.

Because of this, more and more car lovers donate their cars to Shanghai Automobile Museum. Yes, this is their best home. There are professional craftsmen who take care of old cars like Hu Huigang, and there is also a "utopia" dedicated to cars.

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Written at the end

In recent years, Shanghai Automobile Museum has welcomed some "new" old cars one after another, such as Mercedes-Benz 26E in 199, Cadillac Fleetwood in 1993 and MG 7 Series in 28, all of which were donated by car lovers.

For these new and old cars, Hu Huigang and his team are also working hard to restore their original appearance, restore their condition to the extreme, let everyone see more antique cars, and make the automobile culture grow stronger and stronger. ?

We welcome all car lovers to donate cars. If you also have the idea of donating cars, please contact us.

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