A Chrysler Chronicle: One Man's Story of Restoring a Classic 1948 New Yorker Contributor(s): Floyd, Dave (Author) |
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ISBN: 078640910X ISBN-13: 9780786409105 Publisher: McFarland & Company
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: September 2000 Annotation: There are two kinds of classic car buffs: those who have restored an old car, and those who want to. For anyone who has looked at a rusty heap in a field and seen only the gleaming new machine it once was, the urge is powerful, but also intimidating. Restoration can be a difficult, expensive, and--especially for the novice--mysterious undertaking. Dave Floyd, an enthusiast with a lifelong love for the great cars on the road in his youth, is one who answered the call. In this book he traces every step of restoring a long-neglected 1948 Chrysler New Yorker to its original glory, all on a real-world budget and in the spare hours left by a full-time job. Every task, every discovery, every obstacle, every triumph and frustration comes through in a detailed account that is part diary, part practical guide, part love story. Told with great charm, his story is inspiring to any prospective old-car hobbyist, and a special treat for Chrysler devotees. Click for more in this series: One Man's Story of Restoring a Classic 1948 New Yorker |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Automotive - Repair & Maintenance |
Dewey: 629.287 |
LCCN: 00058382 |
Age Level: 18-UP |
Grade Level: 13-UP |
Series: One Man's Story of Restoring a Classic 1948 New Yorker |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.02" W x 8.96" L (0.57 lbs) 149 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index |
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 12/01/2000 pg. 158 |
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