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The Restoration of Antique & Classic Cars
The Restoration of Antique Classic Cars Author:Richard C. Wheatley and Brian Morgan This is an essential handbook for all who own or contemplate acquiring a car in need of restoration. For the general description and precepts apply to cars of any make or date: in particular they are applicable to cars of the inter-war period. And it is the purpose of this comprehensive work to enable the amateur to restore his car to its ori... more »ginal or "Show Model" condition.
The reader is advised on the choice of a car to restore, its dismantling, the treatment of the frame, suspension, steering, axles, brakes and wheels, and on the rebuilding of the engine and gear box. There are also chapters devoted to the fuel system, controls and instruments, electrical equipment and wiring, the body frame and covering, body painting, coach trimming, specials finishes and the garage and workshop. All the illustrations-working drawings, diagrams and photographs-have been specially prepared.« less