I bought a copy of this one at either Hershey or Carlisle a couple of
years ago.
Engine Builder's Handbook
Tom Monroe - Author
http://www.motolit.com/1557882452.html
It has lots of detail about degreeing a cam, as well as explanations of
tolerances as to what they should be and why, how to measure. Although
aimed at bigger Detroit engines, the basics are here. I found it very
informative and helpful.
This book on paint and body work is fairly up to date and covers much of
the new materials. I have this one, too.
Pro Paint & Body: Latest Paint Technology & Body Repair Techniques
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/pro-paint-and-body.html
I also subscribe to Auto Restorer Magazine. You'll like this one. No
paid advertising at all. They do on occasion feature a product they
find helpful, but I get the impression they are rather independent.
There is always in depth articles on various restoration techniques,
including the latest in new paint materials.
http://www.magazinepricesearch.com/detail/autorestorer.html
Mike Rambour wrote:
> I just purchased a book on "Engine & Chassis Detailing" and all it
> really is, is a advertisement for Eastwood, nothing new in it. About
> the same with "A guide to restoration" but that one had much less
> advertising for Eastwood in it. Any recommendations out there for
> some good reading ?
>
> I am not new to restoring cars, I have done several frame-off LBC's
> and even a few Italian unibody cars and some American iron, but since
> I have no friends ( the curse of the owner of orphaned cars ) I don't
> get to learn anything new by just chit-chatting with others, so I read
> books to learn new techniques and then practice in the real world.
>
> All the books lately seem to be a advertising methods and my good
> books are quite old so they don't necessarily have new techniques in
> them and besides I have read them many times. There has to be new
> ideas on autobody, frame work with new tools out there like TIG and
> plasma and of course the new paints and HVLP that were not there 30
> years ago when I learned my skills. Same with engine and gearboxes,
> although there I admit the techniques from the factory are probably
> unchanged by modern tools.
>
> I learned about powder coating at home quite by accident a few years
> ago and wow has it ever changed how I do things, what else am I missing ?
>
> I have a long flight (17 hours) coming up and I will need something
> to read.
>
> Mike
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