Haynes Restoration Manuals for classic cars
Haynes Restoration Manuals are an excellent aid for the restoration of classic passenger cars, sports cars and all-terrain vehicles. Using step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photos, they describe:
- What to consider when purchasing and what the weaknesses are
- How to restore the body and chassis
- How to remove and renew interiors
- How to refurbish mechanical and electrical components (including a description of the engine and suspension)
- How to make your car more economical and/or perform better.
Publisher: Haynes Publishing, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset (UK). For over 20 years the TMB Bookshop has been an official dealer for Haynes Manuals.
Size: 27 x 21 cm (10.6 x 8.25 in)
Language: These books are only available in English.
Wiring diagrams: Haynes Restoration Manuals do not contain wiring diagrams. However, for each Haynes Restoration Manual there is a corresponding Haynes Owners Manual, which includes such diagrams.
What information does a Haynes Restoration Manual provide?
A typical Haynes Restoration Manual features following chapters:
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION AND ESSENTIAL SAFETY
Preparations
Essential dos and donts
Fire
Fumes
The battery
Mains electricity
Ignition HT voltage
Welding and bodywork repairs
Compressed gas cylinders
Dangerous liquids and gases
Work with plastics
General safety notes
Finishing
Petrol safety
Engine oils
Oil disposal
Workshop safety-summary
Paint spraying
Fluoroelastomers
Raising your vehicle - safely!
Using ramps
Using a trolley jack
Tools and equipment
BUYING
Origins and developments
Variations
Finding one
Inspecting and buying
First impressions
Doing the paperwork
Bodywork
Interior
Mechanicals
Static test - mechanical components
Engine
Suspension
Road test
Engine
Gearbox and drivetrain
Brakes, suspension and steering
Classic car insurance
BODYWORK
Stripdown
Introduction to body repairs
Door removal
Radiator grille removal
Bonnet and mechanism removal
Fitting tailgate replacement
Front and rear bumper removal
Front wing replacement
Door stripdown
Trim
Glass and winder gear
Quarter light
Lock and latch mechanism
Renewing a door skin
Replacing a sill (body rocker)
Front panel replacement
Rear wheel arch repairs
Rear valance replacement
Repair panels
Minor body repairs
Small dent repair
Total respray
Spraying with aerosol
Welding plastic components
Preparing the shell for fitting-up
Repairing alloy wheel damage
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine removal and replacement
Gearchange mechanism overhaul
Disconnecting transmission from engine
Engine stripdown
Cylinder head stripdown
Cylinder head rebuild
Cylinder head reassembly
Engine block reassembly
Flywheel, clutch, transmission and starter motor
Engine bay fit-out
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front suspension stripdown
Front suspension rebuild
Front suspension camber adjustment
Steering strip and rebuild
Wheel bearings and driveshafts
Rear suspension strip and rebuild
Wheels and tyres
BRAKING SYSTEM
Removing pipework
Brake pressure regulator
Engine bay components
Removing front brakes
Removing rear brakes
Handbrake mechanism removal
Fitting new brake pipes
Front brake build-up
Rear brake build-up
Handbrake cable refit
Bleeding the brakes
ELECTRICALS, FUEL AND EXHAUST
Lighting and wiring
Wiper mechanisms
Fitting the alternator
Steering column and dashboard switches
Ignition overhaul
Mechanical fuel pump
Fuel tank removal and replacement
INTERIOR, GLASS AND SOFT-TOP
Windscreen removal
Glass 'bullseye' damage
Seat belt removal
Front and rear seat removal
Door mirror removal
Interior stripout
Dashboard removal and refit
Plastic instrument panel repair
Plastic door capping repair
Headlining replacement
Interior refit
Soft-top skin replacement
Seat cover replacement
MODIFICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Fitting an uprated exhaust
Electronic ignition
Fitting an oil cooler
Manual choke conversion
Converting carburettor to injection
Power steering conversion
Uprating the suspension
Wheels and tyres
Fitting a body kit
Fitting a sunroof
Retrimming seats / leather trim
Fitting a soundproofing kit
Fitting a car alarm
Fitting in-car entertainment
Appendix
Specialists and suppliers featured in this book
Production modifications
Haynes Restoration Manuals describe the refurbishment and renewal of the various components in detail.