Classic Cars: Restoration and Repair Manuals (2/4)

Restaurez votre voiture de collection (2ème Edition)

This book, enriched with 600 illustrations, is based above all on the personal experience of collectors, nourished by countless hours of workshop time spent together between a father and his son.

The author delivers all his know-how, with passion in addition. You will discover throughout the chapters the technical and general aspects of restoring a collector's car. A step-by-step guide explains how to get an old abandoned car running again, with lots of advice. A bedside book for the collector's car enthusiast.

Summary:

- General advice
- The engine
- The clutch
- The gearbox
- Transmission, differential, rear axle
- Steering, front axle, geometry
- Spindles, front and rear hubs, wheels, tires, brakes
- Chassis, suspension
- Power supply
- Electricity
- Oils, greases, final adjustments
- Miscellaneous.

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Author:	Jean-Marc Poulain
Details:	256 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, hardback
Illustrations:	170 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2017)
Series:	Restaurez
ISBN:	9791028301644

Restaurieren wie die Profis (1) - Motor, Fahrwerk, Karrosserie, Interieur

Volume 2 of the "So wird's gemacht Special" series shows step by step on over 250 pages and with over 2000 color photos how a rust bucket can be turned into a valuable collector's item.
Starting with tips for basic work such as loosening stuck screws to very complex actions such as restoring a body, refurbishing upholstery and trim, and overhauling the engine, chassis, and brakes, the authors show in detail how to do it correctly and at a reasonable financial cost.

In addition, there are chapters on tool knowledge and the use of electrical testing devices. The book concludes with (ad-free) recommendations for tried and tested products such as Loctite 243 or Teroson cavity spray.
All in all, an indispensable and absolutely competent guide for anyone who wants to restore their classic car themselves and save a few thousand euros in the process.

From the content:

• Removing a wheel or gearbox bearing, a silent block or a shaft seal
• Overhauling cylinder heads, connecting rods and crankshafts
• Installing pistons, valves and valve seats
• Adjusting valve clearance and ignition
• Removing rust and paint
• Working on sheet metal, anti-corrosion treatment
• Welding with protective gas or acetylene
• Installing the rear or windshield
• Making seals
• Repairing a petrol tank
• Replacing, bleeding and adjusting brakes
• Refurbishing seats and replacing the headliner
• And much, much more!

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Author:	Paul Fraysse, Philippe Sauvat
Details:	216 pages, 26.5 x 20 x 2.1 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 x 0.83 in, hardback
Illustrations:	2000+ colour photos
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2015)
ISBN:	9783768858113

Restaurieren wie die Profis (2) - Motor, Bremsen, Karrosserie, Montage | So wird's gemacht

With "Restaurieren wie die Profis II", the gap in the literature for classic and vintage car restoration is filled further. Volume 7 of the "So wird's gemacht Special" series shows step by step on over 250 pages and with over 2000 color photos how a rust bucket can be turned into a valuable collector's item. Starting with tips for basic work such as reworking seals, springs and threads through to very complex actions such as working on the on-board electrics and the brake system, cylinder head and timing belt, the authors show in detail how to do it correctly and at a reasonable financial cost.

In addition, there are important tips on tool knowledge and the use of electrical test equipment. The book concludes with (advertising-free) recommendations for tried and tested products.
All in all, an indispensable and absolutely competent guide for anyone who wants to restore their classic car themselves and save a few thousand euros in the process.

From the content:

• Making seals, producing springs, cutting and repairing threads
  - Assembly techniques, working on bearings
  - On-board electrics: Troubleshooting and measuring methods, adjusting headlights, adjusting track and camber
  - Overhauling the brake system: Overhauling the master brake cylinder, turning off brake drums, installing drum brakes, connecting brake lines
  - Working on the crank drive: Knowledge of bearing shells, manufacturing connecting rod bearing shells, making piston rings
  - Body and interior: Installing the windshield and seal, reproducing and installing sills, powder coating the frame and metal parts

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Author:	Paul Fraysse, Philippe Sauvat
Details:	160 pages, 27 x 20.5 x 2 cm / 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:	2000+ colour photos
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
Series:	So wird's gemacht
ISBN:	9783667110701

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Lexikon Oldtimer-Technik: Motor, Fahrwerk, Aufbau - Von Anlasser bis Zylinderkopf

From starter to cylinder head. This practical manual from the Oldtimer Markt edition explains over 1000 technical terms relating to the technical construction of two- and four-wheeled classic and vintage cars in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.

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Details:	128 pages, 30.5 x 22 x 1.7 cm / 12 x 8.7 x 0.67 in, hardback
Illustrations:	700 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2015)
ISBN:	9783958430280

Handbuch Oldtimer-Restaurierung - Grundlagen, Tipps und Tricks

You can have your classic car restored, but many owners appreciate doing it themselves. And it's amazing what even normal hobby mechanics can repair and restore on old cars on their own.
By popular request, Heel Verlag has reissued two manuals that have long been out of print and combined them in one volume. The two restoration bibles from the Edition Oldtimer Markt series:
- "Repairing classic car components yourself"
- "Classic car restoration manual"
Are now available in one volume. Concentrated expert knowledge on classic cars on over 300 pages!

In this manual from the Edition Oldtimer Markt, you will learn everything you need to know about restoration. This starts with tips for buying and continues with assessment and planning of the work, as well as real expert tips.

You will find detailed explanations for work in these areas in this clearly illustrated manual:
- Electrics
- Fuel system
- Chassis
- Brakes
- Bodywork

Numerous tips are for preserving and restoring original parts. It's not just about avoiding the mundane replacement - in some cases, spare parts are simply no longer available.
This reliable and helpful guide is aimed at beginners and advanced users alike. Go for it - our expert tips will help you through the restoration of your treasure.

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Author:	Lionel Baxter, Peter Wallage, John Wallage
Details:	320 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 3.2 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.26 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783958439016

Old- und Youngtimer - Autoaufbereitung / Schönheitsreparaturen, Konservierung und Pflege

Anyone who wants to properly care for and maintain their vehicle and carry out minor repairs themselves using simple tools will find numerous tips and instructions here.

This volume contains:
1) Body and interior care: cleaning agents, products for paint care, preparation of used cars, cleaning of the interior and exterior, vehicle washing
2) Work on the body: damage assessment, determining costs, determining the sequence, welding work, rust under the window rubbers of the windows, welding plastic parts, gluing plastic parts, painting work, applying underbody protection and stone chip protection, applying cavity sealing, dent and ding doctor, smart repair, preparing headlight lenses
3) Powder coating: preparation, basics, process, preparing vehicle parts
4) Work on the technology: electrics and lighting, cables and controls, exhaust system, brake system
5) Work in the engine compartment: cleaning with dry ice, cleaning the water tank, plugs and cables, hoses, sealing and Waxes, marten protection
6) Wheels, tires and chassis: Chassis parts, wheel changes, chassis measurement, removing brake dust, optically preparing tires, anti-corrosion wax for rims
7) Paintwork and paint finish: Categories of paintwork and paint finish, polishing by hand, types of construction and function as well as handling polishing machines, removing minor paint defects, repairing stone chips, polishing paintwork, preparing surfaces by polishing, applying sealant, application recommendations
8) Interior cleaning: Headlining, side and door panels, dashboard and shelves, seats and benches, carpets and mats, window glass and displays, levers and pedals, entry area,
Odor in the interior
9) Special case of convertibles: Plastic parts in the interior, hood and controls, reworking plastic windows
10) Special case of motorcycles: Rims and spokes, paint material, corrosion on painted aluminum parts, removing traces of corrosion on Allen screws, corrosion protection measures.

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Author:	Dieter Korp
Details:	240 pages, 26.5 x 20 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 in, paperback
Illustrations:	300 photos and drawings
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2014)
ISBN:	9783613036680