A delightful read
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This is the popular , but now out-of-print book titled "The Restoration of Post War Cars " by Peter Wallage , a well known technical motoring journalist with a long practical engineering experience behind him.
Chapters include
Buying Making It Presentable Dealing with Rust Body Repairs A Complete Paint Job A Complete Retrim Taking on a Complete Rebuild Suspension Overhaul Brakes Hubs and Wheels Engine Overhaul Clutch,Gearbox and Rear Axle Electics The Fuel System Instruments The Cooling System etc.etc