Restoration Books

[scotwood59]

I have bought a moggy (see Restoration Projects post from me) and would like to find a book that could hopefully help me with his restoration.

I know the Haynes Manuals are useful but are they detailed enough for a novice like me. I was looking for something that would guide me through the whole process. Where do I start? As I am hoping to do as much of the work myself as I can, I would like to find a book that gives me step by step guides to take things apart and work on them and put them back in the right place!!

Basically, an idiots guide to my car.

Can anyone suggest a book or suggest the best place to look for one?

Thank you

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

There are several different books available but the one I found most useful was the Lindsay Porter Haynes Manual, it has loads of pictures and takes you through the whole process.

Heres one on ebay and its not too dear
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Morris-Minor-1000 ... 5ae03f9d87

I also had the practical classic books but thought they werent as good. Dont forget about the restoration project section on the forum it has loads of detail!

[chickenjohn]

Restoration isn't really something you can learn out of a book as the skills needed are practical and hands on rather than academic.

The best thing you can do is to enrol on a restoration course- check your local night school colleges!

[scotwood59]

Restoration isn't really something you can learn out of a book as the skills needed are practical and hands on rather than academic.

The best thing you can do is to enrol on a restoration course- check your local night school colleges!

Thank you for the advice chickenjohn. There doesn't seem to be any classes around here. You all seem very helpful so I am sure I will find the right help when I need it!!!

[scotwood59]

There are several different books available but the one I found most useful was the Lindsay Porter Haynes Manual, it has loads of pictures and takes you through the whole process.

Heres one on ebay and its not too dear
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Morris-Minor-1000 ... 5ae03f9d87

I also had the practical classic books but thought they werent as good. Dont forget about the restoration project section on the forum it has loads of detail!

Lovely, I have just bought the Haynes book. Will eagerly await its arrival and get stuck in!!!!

Thank you for your help.

[chickenjohn]

In the absence of any courses, it would be a good idea to acquire the skills before starting.

No1 skill would be welding, have a look at the tutorials on this site http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/mig.htm

Best how to on the web. Would be a good idea, once you've got your welder to get lots of scrap 1mm / ~0.9mm sheet steel and start practising.

[scotwood59]

In the absence of any courses, it would be a good idea to acquire the skills before starting.

No1 skill would be welding, have a look at the tutorials on this site http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/mig.htm

Best how to on the web. Would be a good idea, once you've got your welder to get lots of scrap 1mm / ~0.9mm sheet steel and start practising.

Hmm, I think welding is going to be beyond my capabilities. If I can learn all about it, when I take George to be welded I will at least know what the welding should look like when it is done!! Perhaps my friendly garage would let me have a go!