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Classic Cars - Haynes Restoration Manual

With thousands of practical tips, and more than 900 illustrations, this practical step-by-step guide charts the basics of classic car restoration, backed up with the inside knowledge that only the experts normally have.

It covers the restoration of all types of bodywork including:
- weld-on and bolt-on panels, lead loading and painting;
- how to give new life to most types of mechanical and electrical equipment;
- making and fitting new interior trim;
- and what to look for when buying a classic car for restoration, whether for pleasure or investment.

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Car Restorer's Manual - The guide to restoration techniques

The restoration of a classic car can, at first, seem like a daunting task. Based on the author's 50 years' experience of restoring classic cars, this book explains how to plan a project and carry out the tasks required, safely and efficiently to a good standard.
Advice is given on buying a suitable vehicle and the techniques involved in the renovation of chassis, bodywork, engine and drive train, running gear and electrics are described using easy-to-understand text and illustrations.

How to Restore & Improve Classic Car Suspension, Steering & Wheels

This comprehensive manual provides professional but easy-to-follow know-how on how to restore, improve and maintain your classic car's suspension, steering and wheels.
This book will familiarise you with the components of your car's suspension and steering systems and their construction, it also takes a detailed look at refurbishing wheels and the choice of tyres.
The relevant restoration techniques are fully explained and illustrated with detailed step-by-step photography.

The book is a new title in Veloce's Enthusiast's Restoration Manual series, and is based on articles from Europe's leading classic car magazine Oldtimer Markt.

Repairing and Restoring Classic Car Components

On modern cars, damaged components are regarded as items to be thrown away and replaced. Spares are readily available, and the high cost of labour makes repair uneconomic for commercial garages. But for a classic car the story is quite different.

This book - expertly written and clearly illustrated - shows the enthusiast how to rescue, repair and restore old components. It will be indispensable to people wanting to keep a restored car on the road as well as those undertaking a full rebuild.

The Restoration of Antique and Classic Cars (Book One of Antique & Classic Cars)

This handbook serves as a vital resource for automotive enthusiasts embarking on the restoration journey of vintage British cars, especially those predating World War II. Its aim is to guide amateurs through the process of restoring their vehicles to their original or "Show Model" condition.

The book covers various aspects of restoration, including selecting a suitable car, dismantling, treating the frame, suspension, steering, axles, brakes, wheels, engine, and gearbox. Additionally, there are sections dedicated to the fuel system, controls, electrical components, body frame, painting, coach trimming, special finishes, and workshop setup.

Originally titled "The Restoration of Vintage and Thoroughbred Cars," this comprehensive guide was first published in the United Kingdom in 1958. Authored by Wheatley and Morgan, it remains a timeless classic, accompanied by its companion volume, "Antique & Classic Cars: Their Maintenance and Operation." Together, they offer invaluable insights into the meticulous process of overhauling and restoring antique and pre-war British automobiles.

Practical Car Restoration - A Guidebook with Lessons from a 1930 Franklin Rebuild

For anyone who has ever thought restoring a vintage car would be an enjoyable way to spend time, this book is the place to get going. Through the restoration of a 1930 Franklin, it details the step-by-step process of reclaiming an old jewel. It also addresses such issues as how much garage space you need, how long restoration takes, whether you should farm out some of the work, what kind of car you should get, where you can find it, and whether you should stay married.

The author uses his 1930 Franklin as an example of restoring a vehicle that is roadworthy in today's traffic yet as original as possible, a car that is practical to enjoy without the expense of a car show standout.
A discussion of preliminary questions on how to get started leads into a general history of the Franklin, with advice on finding history for other cars and using museums as a resource.

Chapters on step-by-step restoration include body wood, the engine, the chassis, body work, the electrical system, wheels and tires, and the interior and upholstery. Subsequent chapters follow up with a test drive and information on maintaining a restored auto.
A chapter on long-distance driving chronicles the author's trip from Arizona to New York with tips on rider comfort and care of the car. It concludes with a chapter on auto clubs in general, a visit to the Franklin Club in New York, and the sale of the author's restored 1930 Franklin.

Table of Contents: Getting Started - History of the Franklin Automobile - Museums - Body Wood Restoration - Rebuilding the Engine - The Chassis - Body Restoration - The Electrical System - Wheels and Tires - The Interior and Upholstery - The Test Drive - Maintaining Your Car - Arizona to New York - The Franklin Club Trek - Index.

Collector Car Restoration Bible - Practical Techniques for Professional Results

Do you want to learn the best approach to paint and body work, engine re-machining, or complex suspension and electrical system projects?
With a unique approach that combines theory and practice, Matt Joseph covers all the bases in this exhaustive restoration guide.

Inside you will find:
- More than 1,000 full-color photos depicting every step of the restoration process
- Tips on avoiding the mistakes that can ruin a rebuild project
- Complete descriptions of all automotive components: engine; body and chassis; and electrical, exhaust, brake, and suspension systems.

You won't find a more complete collection of expert advice, great color photography, and informed writing anywhere else. Originally published in 2005, the "Collector Car Restoration Bible" remains the most comprehensive, authoritative text available to novice and expert auto restorers.

Which Oil? - Choosing the Right Oils & Greases for Your Antique, Vintage, Veteran, Classic or Collector Car

If you own a classic car, you face the problem of choosing the appropriate lubricants to use in its engine, gear box, final drive and chassis. The original owner's handbook, if you have one, is probably of limited use. The lubricants that it lists are probably no longer available, or not of the original performance or specification level.

Even if you have some good information, you still have problems: are modern oils suitable? If yes, which ones? (Even within a single brand there may be five or six different oils sold for apparently the same purpose.) If no, then why not? What characteristics are unsuitable, and where do you turn to obtain an appropriate oil?

This book gives all owners the information that will allow them to understand the lubrication needs of their cars, and to relate those needs to modern lubricants.
You will be able to make correct and safe choices, or to seek out appropriate specialised lubricants if necessary, using step-by-step instructions. Answers are also given to many of the most commonly-asked questions about suitable oils for classic cars.

Screwcutting

A guide to the theory and practice of threads and thread-making, whether that is threading a hole using hand tools or cutting a thread using a lathe. The book covers details of the major threadforms, such as metric, Whitworth and Unified threads, as well as the British Association (BA) and Model Engineering (ME and MME) series, the smaller metric and Unified threads, pipe threads, and specialist threads such as ACME, trapezoidal and RMS microscope threads.

Techniques for making threads manually, as well as screwcutting in the lathe are also covered.
As well as covering the basics of screwcutting, this book examines higher-level and advanced techniques, using case studies to demonstrate what can be achieved - fine, accurate and well-finished work.