Car Restorer's Manual
Car Restorer's Manual
Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary
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 restoration project and carry out the tasks required, safely and efficiently to a good standard.
The feel-good place to buy books
- Free US shipping over $15
- Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
- Millions of affordable books
- Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!
Car Restorer's Manual by Lionel Baxter
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 restoration project and carry out the tasks required, safely and efficiently to a good standard. Advice is given on buying a suitable vehicle for a restoration project, and the techniques involved in the renovation of chassis, bodywork, engine, drive train, running gear and electrics are described using easy-to-understand text and illustrations. Here is a useful guide for anyone contemplating the restoration of a classic car. The book covers: purchasing a car for a restoration project - how to avoid the pitfalls, and the preparation needed before starting restoration; how to assess what work can be carried out on a DIY basis and what to put out to specialists; choosing and using tools and equipment according to the capabilities of the restorer and the extent of the restoration work being undertaken; restoration techniques, including metal cutting and joining (riveting, soldering, brazing and welding), drilling, metal polishing and choosing and using fasteners; and restoration of chassis, monocoque, detachable bodies, interior, engine/drive train, fuel system, steering, suspension, brakes, roadwheels, tyres and electrics. Appendices list useful clubs, suppliers, publications and specialist services.
Lionel Baxter, author of Haynes' well-received Car Builder's Manual, has been restoring cars for 50 years, and was Head of the City & Guilds department responsible for motor vehicle courses and examinations. Now retired, he is currently restoring a Bentley Mk VI as a long-term project. He lives in Peterborough.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781859608531 |
| ISBN 10 | 1859608531 |
| Title | Car Restorer's Manual |
| Author | Lionel Baxter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | J H Haynes & Co Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |