The purpose of this comprehensive book is to enable the amateur to restore their car to its original 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, special finishes and the garage and workshop. All of the illustrations, working drawings, diagrams and photographs have been specially prepared.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Preface
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1: The Choice Of A Car To Restore
Type of Car
Finding the Car
Examination before Purchase
Bringing the Car Home
Listing the Work to be Done
Chapter 2: The Dismantling
Preparation
First Stages of Dismantling
Removing the Body
Methods of Identification
Removing the Steering-box
Engine and Gear-box removal
Final Stages
Chapter 3: The Frame
Cleaning
Inspection
Repairs and Modifications
Finishing
Chapter 4: The Road Springs, Front Axle And Steering Gear
Springs
Shackles and Pins
Dismantling of Front Axle
Inspection and Repair of Axle Beam
Stub-axle Overhaul
Steering Connections
Steering-box and Column
The Steering-wheel
Chapter 5: The Rear Axle And Shock-Absorbers
Dismantling
Examination and Repairs to Casing
The Differential
Shock-absorbers
Chapter 6: Brakes, Hubs, Wheels And Tires
Mechanical Brakes
Hydraulic Systems
Servo Systems
Brake Shoes and Drums
Hubs
Wheels and Tires
Chapter 7: The Engine
Dismantling
The Crankcase
The Oil Pump
Timing Gear
The Connecting-rods
The Flywheel
The Clutch
The Sump
Pistons
The Cylinderblock
The Cylinder-head
Valves and Valve Gear
Assembly
The Rocker or Valve Cover
Induction and Exhaust Manifolds
The Carburetter
The Ignition System
The Water Pump
The Fan
The Air Pump
Installation
Exhaust Pipe and Silencer
Chapter 8: The Gear-Box And Propeller Shaft
Inspection of the Gear-box
Repairs to the Gear-box
Fitting Gear-box to Chassis
Multi-speed Chain Drives
General Remarks on Gear-boxes
The Propeller-shaft
Chapter 9: The Radiator And Bulkhead
The Radiator
The Cap
Stays and Mountings
The Badge
The Bulkhead
Chapter 10: The Fuel System
The Petrol Tank
Petrol Taps
Petrol Filters
Method of Supply
Piping
Hard and Soft Soldering
Chapter 11: Controls, Instruments And Instrument Panel Controls
The Instruments
The Instrument Board
Chapter 12: The Electrical Equipment And Wiring
The Battery and its Mounting
The Starter Motor and Dynamo
The Cut-out or Voltage Control
Lamps
Horns
The Fuse-box
The Wiring
Chapter 13: Cups, Brackets And Levers
Chapter 14: Mudguards, Running-Boards And Spare Wheel Mountings
Mudguards
Running-Boards
Spare-wheel Mounting
Chapter 15: The Body-Frame And Covering
Inspection and Dismantling
Repairs to the Body-frame and Fittings
The Windscreen
The Hood Frame
Fabric Covering
Metal Covering
Chapter 16: Body Painting
Preparation
Coach Painting
Cellulose Enamelling
Chapter 17: Coach Trimming
Upholstery
Head lining for Closed Cars
Floor Covering
Hood Covering and Side Curtains
Wood Panelling and Beading
Chapter 18: The Bonnet
Repairs to the Bonnet
Making a New Bonnet
Chapter 19: Special Finishes
Electro-plating
Anodising
Metal Spraying
Chemical Blacking
Stove Enamel
Vitreous Enamel
Mottling
Cellulose Polishing of Wood
Chapter 20: The Garage And Workshop
Essential Hand Tools
The Ideal Workshop
Machine Tools
Further Workshop Equipment
Appendix
Names And Addresses Of Recommended Firms
Clubs And Registers Specialising In Vintage And Thoroughbred Motor-Cars
Manufacturers And Stockists Able To Supply Certain Items Of New Spares
Recommended Suppliers Of Parts And Services In U.S.A.
American Clubs Specializing In Antique And Classic Automobiles
American Sources Of Replacement Parts For Antique And Classic Automobiles
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