Classic Car Interior Restoration Guide:...

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to the interior restoration of a wide range of vehicle types. Starting with advice on just how far to go in terms of outlay and the time needed to achieve the desired results, it also advises on where it may be sensible to enlist outside help. The book illustrates and describes how to strip a typical vehicle interior in order to tackle major refurbishment without damaging the original materials, and how to store them for use as patterns. Further chapters take the reader through structural rectification, to work on sun roofs, hoods and tonneau covers. Wherever possible, the varying types of material that can be used, and alternative approaches to each job, are included. It Covers all stages of vehicle interior enhancement, from cleaning and tidying, through to stripping out and replacing upholstery, repairing seat frames, and renewing trim panels. Other chapters describe how to cure water leaks, rust damage, re-colouring vinyl trim, feeding and maintaining leather upholstery, facia and door capping renovation and dealing with headlinings. Useful contact addresses are included in the appendices.

Land Rover Series I, II and III Restoration Manual (Haynes Restoration Manuals)

Hdbd., 8 1/2"x 11", 288 pgs., 1,000 b&w ill. Lindsey Porter

With the aid of more than 1,000 detailed illustrations and text aimed at the do-it-yourselfer, this book describes and illustrates: how to renovate bodywork and chassis; how to strip out and replace interiors; how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; what to look for when buying a Land Rover, and more. Also covers history, specifications, mechanics and modifications. Essential information for every Land Rover owner.

Techniques for simple and inexpensive foundry work and polyurethane molding including casting and molding equipment and methods with directions for making various objects, especially applicable to car and antique restoration.

Repairing and Restoring Classic Car Components Peter Wallage, John Wallage. Hardcover: 160 pages (31 August, 2001) Publisher: Haynes Group;

On modern cars, damaged components are regarded as items to be thrown away and replaced. Spares are readily available, and the high cost of labour makes repair uneconomic for commercial garages. But for a classic car the story is quite different. This book - expertly written and clearly illustrated - shows the enthusiast how to rescue, repair and restore old components. It will be indispensable to people wanting to keep a restored car on the road as well as those undertaking a full rebuild.

Classic Car Restoration Manual Lindsay Porter; Hardcover: 256 pages (21 February, 1994) Publisher: Haynes Group;

This guide to the restoration of classic cars shows readers what to look for when buying a car as well as "tricks of the trade" and practical advice on tools, equipment, bodywork repairs and electrical component overhaul, as well as interior trim renewal. All aspects of car restoration are described and illustrated with step-by-step photographs, with guidelines on tools and equipment: what to buy, how to use them and the safety precautions to be observed. Six chapters, divided into nearly 60 separate sections, cover every aspect of classic car ownership, from buying, getting through the MOT, welding, panel beating, chassis repairs, paintwork, rust proofing, engine removal and stripdown, suspension overhaul, braking systems, tyres, interiors, dashboard and headlamps.

Classic Car Restorer's Handbook : Restoration Tips and techniques for Owners and restorers of Classic and Collectible Automobiles Jim Richardson; Paperback: 166 pages (November 1994) Publisher: HP Books.

This handbook is designed to help avoid problems and mistakes encountered by the car restorer, and contains information from first-hand experience. Sections offer advice and step-by-step techniques on all areas from engine rebuilding to detailing, as well as applying paint and overhauling brakes.

Car Restorer's Manual

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 restoration project and carry out the tasks required, safely and efficiently to a good standard. Advice is given on buying a suitable vehicle for a restoration project, and the techniques involved in the renovation of chassis, bodywork, engine, drive train, running gear and electrics are described using easy-to-understand text and illustrations. Here is a useful guide for anyone contemplating the restoration of a classic car. The book covers: 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; choosing and using tools and equipment according to the capabilities of the restorer and the extent of the restoration work being undertaken; restoration techniques, including metal cutting and joining (riveting, soldering, brazing and welding), drilling, metal polishing and choosing and using fasteners; and restoration of chassis, monocoque, detachable bodies, interior, engine/drive train, fuel system, steering, suspension, brakes, roadwheels, tyres and electrics. Appendices list useful clubs, suppliers, publications and specialist services.

This book contains a lot of information about auto upholstery. I had never touched a machine before reading the book, and I have succesfully covered several seats. My only complaint would be that I would have liked more coverage of making door panels, center consoles, and other custom items, but that is only because that is my main interest. There is enough basic information on those subjects to get me going though. Overall a great book.
[a reviewer]

How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork: Tips, Techniques and Step-by-step Procedures - Applies to ALL Metal-bodied Cars

# Paperback 112 pages (July 29, 2004) # Publisher: Veloce Publishing PLC
Martin Thaddeus gives the home restorer the confidence to tackle bodywork repairs and achieve professional results. The book contains specially devised techniques which don't rely on professional workshop equipment enabling even the most difficult tasks to be undertaken.

Repair of Vehicle Bodies

A manual on the repair of vehicle bodies. This new edition contains added sections on developing technologies relating to vehicle body repair to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to complete the City and Guilds 3980 Vehicle Body Competence Course and 3440 NVQ at Level 3. The text also serves as a comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of body repair work, designed for the professional car restorer and the DIY enthusiast working on the restoration of vintage and classic cars.

Haynes Car Bodywork Repair Manual Lindsay Porter; Hardcover: 280 pages (18 September, 2000) Publisher: Haynes Publishing.

An updated edition of this practical guide to bodywork repair and renovation for the amateur repairer, which contains step-by-step instructions for bodywork repairs, from fixing a scratch to fitting a new body panel.

How to Repair & Restore Bodywork Paperback: 160 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.42 x 10.67 x 8.29 Publisher: Motorbooks International;

Your complete hands-on guide to repairing the metal, fiberglass and plastic bodywork on your car. Chapters explain bodyworking tools and materials, assessing damage, disassembly, finding parts, straightening and cutting metal, welding, applying filler, and preparation for paint. More than 200 photos show how to do it all yourself.

Soldering, Brazing & Welding Derek Pritchard; Paperback: 160 pages (26 February, 2001) Publisher: The Crowood Press

Welder's Handbook : A Complete Guide to Mig, Tig, Arc & Oxyacetylene Welding Richard Finch; Paperback: 170 pages (February 1997) Publisher: HP Books

This is the best book for the beginner.From what equipment to buy to how to make the best welds, all the tips and methods are explained in this very well illustrated book. By buying this book prior to make any weld you will avoid a lot of mistakes. [a reviewer]

Basic Oxyacetylene Welding ; I H Griffin, E M Roden, C W Briggs; Paperback: 99 pages (31 December, 1984) Publisher: Delmar.

Automotive Welding Manual ; Jay Storer ; Hardcover: (1996) Publisher: Haynes Publishing; ISBN: 1859602010 new edition

Metal Fabricator's Handbook Ron Fournier ; Paperback: 176 pages (August 1990) Publisher: HP Books

I used to panelbeat for a living in a busy commercial panel shop, but now its a hobby. This is a great book to get you started with shaping and forming metal and shows how it should be done. Wish I had bought it years ago. Thoroughly recommended. [a reviewer]

Ultimate Sheet Metal Fabrication Paperback: 144 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.38 x 10.94 x 8.44 Publisher: Wolfgang Productions;

This book seems to be a good introduction to metal shaping. Though, not being the most thorough, it gives a good starting point as to figuring how some shapes are made. Some of the techniques dont seem to be explained the greatest through a book. It is primarily geared towards building car bodies. However, with a bit of imagination the techniques can be applied any where one would use curvilinier three-demensional forms. Overall, I found this book useful.
[a reviewer]

Engine Builder's Handbook : Inspection Machine, Reconditioning, Valvetrain Assembly, Blueprinting, Degreeing Cams, Tools, Engine Assembly Tom Monroe; Paperback: 169 pages (August 1996) Publisher: HP Books

An illustrated guide to all types of engine building, the techniques and procedures in this book cover: machining, reconditioning short blocks, degreeing camshafts, engine assembly, measuring tools, cylinder heads, valvetrain assembly, and blueprinting.