Classic cars and trucks bring hours and hours of joy and satisfaction as we buy, sell and restore them. Of course, some need more repair and restoration than others. A good repair and restoration manual can save you countless hours and produce a much better result. Listed below are several quality classic car repair manuals and guide books:
• How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork (Veloce Enthusiast’s Restoration Manual Series) by Martin Thaddeus (Paperback - Sep 27, 2004)
• “Vintage Cars” - Restoration Tips From A Classic Car Junkie! by Manuel Ortiz Braschi
• Classic Car Electrics: Tips, techniques & step-by-step repair, restoration & maintenance procedures (Enthusiast’s Restoration Manual) by Martin Thaddeus (Paperback - Mar 30, 2007)
• Classic Car Electrical Systems Repair Manual by David Pollard (Hardcover - Nov 1999)
• Restorer’s Classic Car Shop Manual by Jim Schild (Paperback - Oct 1991)
• Practical Classics & Car Restorer: Triumph Spitfire Restoration by Practical Classics & Car Restorer (Paperback - Jul 1995)
• Car Bodywork Repair Manual by Lindsay Porter (Hardcover - Feb 26, 2001)
• Triumph Tr6 Restoration (Practical Classics & Car Restorer) by Practical Classics & Car Restorer (Paperback - Jan 1993)
• Car Restorer’s Manual by Lionel Baxter (Hardcover - Jan 2004)
• How to Paint Classic Cars (Enthusiast’s Restoration Manuals) by Martin Thaddeus (Paperback - Aug 28, 2005)
• MGB classic car workshop manual free pdf with registration
• Ford Mustang 1964 ½ - 1973 parts and accessories catalog free pdf (30 meg)
• Ford Pickup 1948–79, 1966–79 Ford Bronco, 1961–67 Ford Econoline free parts catalog pdf, 316 pages, 25 meg
• The Gold-Plated Porsche: How I Sank a Small Fortune into a Used Car, and Other Misadventures by Stephan Wilkinson
• Robert Bentley’s Repair Manual for British Cars by John Organ (Paperback - Jan 1, 1970)
• Triumph Spitfire Glove Box 1969-80 Workshop Manual (Practical Classics & Car Restorer) by Brooklands Books Ltd (Paperback - Nov 6, 1992)
• The Classic Car Book: The Essential Guide to Buying,Owning,Enjoying and Maintaining a Classic (Haynes Classic Makes) by Andrew Noakes (Hardcover - Jun 14, 2006)
• How to Keep Your Muscle Car Alive (Motorbooks Workshop) by Harvey White Jr. (Paperback - April 4, 2009)
• Dodge Caravan Plymouth Voyager & Chrysler Town & Country 1984 thru 1995 Mini-vans Haynes Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive Repair Manual Series) by Curt Choate, Mike Stubblefield, and John H. Haynes (Paperback - Aug 22, 1994)
• Toyota Celica 1986-1999: Front Wheel Drive Models (Haynes Automotive Repair Manual) by Chilton and Haynes Publications Staff (Paperback - 2000)
• Porsche 944: Automotive Repair Manual–1983 thru 1989, All Models Including Turbo (Haynes Manuals) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999)
• Engine specification manual: American classic cars : 1939 thru 1974 by Frank T Jackson
• Collector Car Restoration Bible: Practical Techniques for Professional Results by Matt Joseph (Paperback - Oct 14, 2005)
• Car Interior Restoration Manual (Haynes Restoration Manuals) by K. Henson (Hardcover - May 14, 1995)
• Classic Car Restorer’s Handbook: Restoration Tips and Techniques for Owners and Restorers of Classic and Collectible Automobiles by Jim Richardson (Paperback - Nov 1, 1994)
• Body Repair & Painting Manual (Haynes Manuals) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999)
• How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive 19 Ed: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot by John Muir, Tosh Gregg, and Peter Aschwanden (Paperback - Sep 9, 2001)
• How to Restore Your Collector Car (Motorbooks Workshop) by Tom Brownell (Paperback - Dec 24, 1999)
• VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia 1954 through 1979 All Models (Haynes Repair Manual) by Ken Freund, Mike Stubblefield, and John H. Haynes (Paperback - 1991)
• Haynes Ford Mustang (1979-1993) & Mercury Capri (1979-1986) Automotive Repair Manual by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999)
• Jeep CJ ‘49′86 (Haynes Repair Manual) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999)
• “Practical Classics and Car Restorer” on Metalworking in Restoration (Restoration & Miscellaneous) by R.M. Clarke (Paperback - Feb 1991)
• Cadillac Rear-Wheel Drive Models 1970 through 1993 Automotive Repair Manual (Haynes Automobile Repair Manuals) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999)
• Lyn St. James’s Car Repair (Penguin Handbooks) by Lyn St. James (Paperback - Jun 5, 1984)
• Jaguar XJ6 ‘88′94 (Haynes Manuals) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999)
• The Classic Car Restoration Guide: The Complete Illustrated Step-by-Step Manual (Haynes Restoration Manuals) by L. Porter (Hardcover - April 30, 1994)
• Haynes Datsun 280ZX, 1979-1983 (Haynes Manuals): Automotive Repair Manual: All GL, Deluxe & Turbo models 2-seater & 2+2, 2.8 liter in line six-cyl engine by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999)
• The Great Classic Muscle Cars Compared (Muscle Portfolio) by R.M. Clarke (Paperback - Dec 17, 1999)
• Jaguar/Daimler Xj6 Restoration: Practical Classics & Car Restorer (Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club) by Dave Pollard (Paperback - Jul 1995)
• Pontiac Firebird ‘82′92 (Haynes Repair Manual) by Chilton (Paperback - Jan 15, 1999)
• Car Bodywork Repair Manual by Lindsay Porter (Hardcover - Feb 26, 2001)
• Triumph Tr6 Restoration (Practical Classics & Car Restorer) by Practical Classics & Car Restorer (Paperback - Jan 1993)
Good luck with your classic!
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Im looing for an repair manual for a 1964 Studebaker, Daytona. 4.2L, 259ci with carb.
It’s missing a few parts and the motor will not turn.
She’s a beauty, very little rust.
Thank you
Eloy
Hi Eloy,
You can get the original glovebox manual here: http://www.factoryautomanuals.com/1964-Studebaker-Commander-Daytona-Station-Wagon-p/67400.htm
And also here http://www.amazon.com/STUDEBAKER-CHALLENGER-COMMANDER-CRUISER-DAYTONA/dp/B002HJ0084/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1258844738&sr=8-2-fkmr0
This 1959-1964 Studebaker Shop Manual looks promising, although I haven’t read it myself: http://www.amazon.com/Studebaker-Shop-Manual-1959-1964-Motors/dp/B002624X6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1258844738&sr=8-1-fkmr1
Best of luck!
-Greg
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HAVING A VERY DIFFICULT TIME LOCATING REPAIR MANUALS FOR A 1931 WILLYS MODEL 97-6. HELP!
Indeed, there are few publications from that far back. I started out looking for the car and found a good review of the Willys history and the 1931 97 Six http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willys and also a photo of the 1931 Willys: http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/report/landing/1931/willys/willys976cyl110wb65hp.aspx
At Hemming’s site I found some manuals for the 1931 Willys listed, including some that were hyperlinked. Although they don’t cover everything, at least its a start:
1931 WILLYS SIX Models 97 & 98D
Operation & Care, models 97, 98D, C113. 2nd edition, 48 pgs
Preliminary Parts List, models 97 & 98D, 1st edition, 107 pgs
Willys 97, 98D Electrical Specifications, (PDF File) http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/library/Wil97_Elec_Spec.PDF
Willys 6 Tappet Adjustment http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/library/Willys6_tappet_adjustment.htm
Bendix Duo Servo Brakes, (PDF File) http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/library/DuoServo_Brakes.PDF
Bendix General Brake Notes, (PDF File) http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/library/BendixGen_Brakes.PDF
Finger Tip Control Switch Notes, (PDF File) http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/library/Finger_Tip_Control.pdf
Tryon Spring Shackles, (PDF File) http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/library/Tryon.PDF
Salesmen’s Confidential Handbook, 97 & 98D, 30 pgs
Presenting the big Willys Six Coach,
New Willys Cars with Freewheeling Available 16 pgs.
New Willys Sport Models, 4 pgs
Hope it helps.
Best,
Greg