The Old Lady: Restoration of Dad's 1958 Volvo PV 444 L
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (816 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1497574986 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 154 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A detailed primer for the restoration of a classic Volvo. Roger L. Burkhart This is a must read reference if you are considering the restoration of the Volvo PV444 or PV544. It will effectively guide you through the minefields of restoring a classic vehicle.I spent 7 years restoring my PV444. This book would have saved me time & considerable cost. Everything from safety & tools to part sources are covered. Photographs of the car before, during, & after restoration are very helpful.It is also a good primer. D. Thompson II said A good read.. A nice read with plenty of good advice for anyone wanting to restore an old car and a good story to boot.. good Bernie Working on a 63 Volvo 544 myself, good tips
Follow her restoration; started by dad in the ‘70’s and completed by son in 2013, with assistance from and credit to old Volvo and other car enthusiasts met along the way. This is the story about The Old Lady; a 1958 Volvo PV 444 L – one of the last of its kind. Learn tips and tricks from over eight years of work, including a few mistakes, captured in detailed notes and nearly 90 high-resolution color images. If you helped, your name may be listed in the pages! Besides the unique narrative, chapters include information on car and part sources; initial inspection, inventory, dismantling, restoration and reassembly processes; Internet research tips; necessar