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Repairing and Restoring Classic Car Components

Learn how to rescue, repair and restore old components - the knowledge you need to keep a restored car on the road, or to undertake a full rebuild. Unlike with modern cars, classic car hobbyists cannot simply throw away and replace parts when they break. This book will show you basic workshop techniques, such as welding, grinding, riveting and soldering. You'll also learn how to adapt new parts to fit old components, and perform repairs on door locks, fuel pumps, distributors, speedometers, and many other complex parts of your collector car. The authors tell you what jobs can be done with basic hand tools, what specialized equipment might be needed, and which jobs need to be sent out to a professional. Hardcover, 8-1/4' x 10-1/2', 176 pages, 250 color

How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork

Martin Thaddeus. Gives the do-it-yourself restorer the confidence to tackle bodywork repairs and achieve professional results. The text is easy to read, the photos bright and colorful, and the instructions are clear. This book gives the backyard mechanic confidence to tackle bodywork repairs and achieve professional results. Specially devised techniques which don't rely on professional workshop equipment enable even the most difficult tasks to be undertaken. Hardcover - 8-1/2' x 11' - 176 pp - 20 color, 150 b/w- Written for the enthusiast- Specially devised techniques for the home restorer- Many real-life examples- Tricks of the trade- Hundreds of high quality color photos- Step-by-step instructions- Re-skin your own doors- Sections on how to make your own repairs- Guide to panel making and panel repair techniques- Guide to tools and workshop safety About the Author Martin Thaddeus was born in Crawley, England, in 1959, one of nine children. After leaving Art College, Martin worked as a graphic artist but surgery to his right wrist led to re-training as a panel beater. After 10 years in crash repair and salvage, Martin chose to specialize in classic restoration which appealed to his creative nature. Customers have always been welcome in Martin's workshop and many have got their hands dirty under his watchful eye. Married for 23 years, Martin recently lost a kidney, his wife Elaine recently gained one! They have three grown children.

Custom Painting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide

NEWLY REVISED AND UPDATED! Custom Painting shows how to produce eye-popping custom paint tricks. Easy to read and filled with 100s of hints. Includes practical advice on choosing the right paint, spray gun preparation, and touch-up techniques, etc. 'Tom Brownell has hit on one of the tougher duties in our activities, one that probably ties up more money than it took to acquire the car itself! Painting is tough to teach, but Brownell's softbound book, Do-It-Yourself Guide to Custom Painting, does a solid job of getting the latest info on new formulations, primers, and surface prep, as well as high-volume spray equipment, and at-home powder-coating techniques. As a bonus, he goes over the basics of how to paint flames and pinstripe. Just think how much money you could save by putting this stuff to work!' -- POPULAR HOT RODDING, June 2001 'Everybody likes a nice paint job. Even your grandmother would be psyched about an awesome pearl paint job on her Buick. But a great paint job is much more than just time and materials. It's about knowing the best paint to use, what tools are best, stripping techniques, creative designs, pin striping, and paint preservation and care. This newly revised edition of Custom Painting written by Tom Brownell has all the latest information on new paint formulas, primers, and surface preparation, plus at-home powder-coating techniques. If you are interested in learning more about the art of custom painting, this is a great place to start.' -- CHEVY HIGH PERFORMANCE, February 2001Softbound,8-3/8 X 10-7/8,144 pages, Over 300 b/w photos

How to Paint Your Car

Everything you need to know and everything you need to do to have perfect paint on your specialty car. Whether it's a concourse-quality restoration or a ground-pounding hot rod, this book will fit your painting interests. The auto body and paint business is changing at an incredibly fast rate, mainly in response to environmental rules and regulations. This book emphasizes what parts of the job a hobbyist can, and should, do himself and what should be left to the pros. Topics include:, Tools, equipment, and safety, Planning the paint job, Environmental concerns; Types of paint and materials, Removing trim, Repairing damage/rust, Prepping metal for paint/bodywork, Applying fillers, Applying sealers and primers, Final paint options; custom paint options, Custom graphics, flames, pin striping, Paint care and touchup Paperback - 8-1/4' x 10-5/8' - 160 pages - 275 color

Flathead Tuning Manual

Mike Davidson. How to tune the Flathead Ford V8 engine using a range of combinations to achieve realistic horsepower figures. Assists the reader to gain positive results from their own engine. The book dispels a few myths and rumors along the way. Includes dyno verified results of tuning modifications, with illustrative charts. Chapters are dedicated to: 1. The benefits of tuning2. Carburetors3. Ignitions4. Electronic fuel injection5. Valve timing6. The ultimate challenge (Mike's next step in race development of his engines.)7. New products. - Full color throughout- World renowned author who has specialized solely in research and development of the Flathead Ford engine with two previous best selling Flathead books; 'Flathead Fever' and 'How to Build the High Performance Street Flathead', already in print- The author describes a range of Flathead engine combinations that achieve realistic horsepower figures that will assist the reader in achieving their own positive results- Dyno verified results of tuning modifications with illustrative charts.- Clear color photos used to illustrate parts and combinations used Paperback - 8' x 10' - 96 pp - 55 color0-949398-03-9 - 138517AE - $19.95

GMC Heavy-Duty Trucks 1927-1987

Focusing on GMCs most fruitful six decades, from 1927 to 1987, this book offers a prologue and epilogue to round out the 100+ year history of GMC trucks and their predecessors Rapid and Reliance, with particular emphasis on the heavy-duty models. In-depth coverage of all models, engine specifications, year-to-year changes, and model-by-model genealogy charts is included, as well as the story of GM's role as a heavy-duty truck maker and the influences of Max Grabowski, William Crapo Durant, and Alfred P. Sloan Jr. An essential book for truck enthusiasts, historians, restorer's, and anyone interested in General Motors. Archival photos, many from the National Automotive Historical Collection, show these models in pristine form. Paperback - 8-1/2' x 11' - 128 pp - 132 b/w

Dodge B-Series Trucks : Restorer's and Collector's Reference Guide and History

With Dodge B-Series trucks becoming more rare with each passing year, it becomes more difficult to correctly identify an original condition truck. Drawing upon official Chrysler publications and a broad knowledge of original condition trucks, Dodge truck expert, Don Bunn, brings the restorer or buyer the information needed to correctly restore a truck or make an intelligent and informed purchase. It covers the entire line of 1948 through 1953 Dodge B-Series light, medium and heavy-duty models except Power Wagon, with a heavy emphasis on light-duty models because they are the most popular with collectors. Anyone with the desire to own, restore, or correctly identify an original condition Dodge B-Series truck needs this book! About The Author: The author, Don Bunn, has been an active and enthusiastic member and supporter of the old truck hobby for more than 20 years. His 1952 Dodge half-ton pickup's restoration was completed in 1980. It still runs as new and turns heads on the streets and at truck and car shows. Don has written a number of truck books, 13 so far, mostly on the trucks built by Chrysler, but also other makes. He writes a quarterly column for the Turbo Diesel Registry and an occasional article for other publications. Paperback, 8-1/2' x 11', 160 pp, 204 b/w

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