Automobile Technical, Repair & Restoration

Intertec Publishing Corporation ISBN 10 – 0872881830 2nd Edition Softcover 80 pages Out of Print. New old stock.

This book faithfully reproduces top data originally appearing between 1904 and 1926 in rare American trade publications, together with relevant British material: an overview chapter from "Motor Body Work" (1924) by the grand authority Herbert J. Butler, and selections from "Motor Body Building" (1914) by the early masters C.W. Terry and Arthur Hall. A variety of representative tops are described, and from these the precise design and measurements of a particular top reconstruction today may be determined by the individual restorer. In the early years of the automobile tops were thought of as accessories; they were often not built by auto makers, but by accessory manufacturers. As a result, the same model of car may have come with several different tops, any of which would be appropriate for a restoration today. You will find expert advice, historical data, and detailed instructions for the extension Top or Cape Hood, with information on: dimensions from body measurements, early development/construction, bows, sockets, joints, production design, the apron or storm front, oiling old straps, and much more. Find out about tops for particular body types, such as the Victoria, touring car, roadster, cabriolet, convertible, and even some commercial or omnibus applications. Includes illustrations, diagrams, drawing, design and construction of every body type.

This Manual has been prepared to provide service operators with the necessary information for correct maintenance and repair, and also serves as a ready-reference book for service supervision and covers items of procedure for guidance of both the fully qualified and the less-experienced mechanic. The Manual is divided into Sections and each Section carries a reference letter that identifies the Section with an assembly, a major component, or a servicing procedure. Each Section is prefixed with a contents page and is sub-divided numerically. The pages and illustrations are numbered consecutively within each Section and the Section title and letter are shown at the top of each page of text. Sections having the suffix 'a' contain supplementary information dealing with the 1800 Mk. II and Mk. II 'S', 18/85 Mk. II, Mk. II 'S' and later 18/85* cars or optional equipment, i.e. Power-assisted Steering. *From Commission number W17S -7960A with 18H engin.