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Car Restorer's Manual 
The guide to restoration techniques 
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 project and carry out the tasks required, safely and efficiently to a good standard. Advice is given on buying a suitable vehicle and the techniques involved in the renovation of chassis, bodywork, engine and drive train, running gear and electrics are described using easy-to-understand text and illustrations.

This all-colour book includes instructions on:

• 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;
• How to plan a project;
• Choosing and using tools and equipment;
• Restoration techniques, including metal cutting and joining (riveting, soldering, brazing and welding), drilling, metal polishing and painting;
• Restoration of chassis, monocoque, detachable bodies, interior, engine/drive train, fuel system, steering, suspension, brakes, roadwheels and electrics.

Car Restorer's Manual 

'will save you far more than its cost' Classics

'an invaluable resource to the first-time restorer' Classic Car Weekly

Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 160 pages, 330 colour illustrations