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

• I - Names And Addresses Of Recommended Firms
• II - Clubs And Registers Specialising In Vintage And Thoroughbred Motor-Cars
• III - Manufacturers And Stockists Able To Supply Certain Items Of New Spares

Index

Appendix

• IV - Recommended Suppliers Of Parts And Services In U.S.A.
• V - American Clubs Specializing In Antique And Classic Automobiles
• VI - American Sources Of Replacement Parts For Antique And Classic Automobiles