Porsche 911 : Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration (Foulis Motoring Book)

Porsche 911 : Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration (Foulis Motoring Book)
by Porter, Morgan, Lindsay Porter, Peter Morgan

Porsche 911 : Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration (Foulis Motoring Book)
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Author: Lindsay Porter, Morgan, Peter Morgan, Porter
Edition: Hardcover
Published: 1998-11-23
ISBN: 1859606121
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Haynes Publishing

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Book Review: Porsche 911 Restoration
Summary: 2 Stars

Highly detailed with many photographs, this British-centered
manual mostly needs updating and a lot of fresh editing. For example:
1. Photos nowadays must be in color - why not?? Much detail is omitted in B&W, and that's why one employs photos.
2. Editing example: the caption mentioning the placement of the rear torsion bar cover is accompanied by a photo where this placement does not show; it was trimmed off.
3. Dismissive text: the chapter on Engines and Transmission does cover the engine, but dismisses transmissions with one line: leave that to the professional. I am a rank amateur, but having restored I know that there is much about a transmission that should at least be told to amateurs, capable of doing the work or not. There are too many instances of such short cuts.
4. UK centered. That's OK, but about 50% of all Porsches extant roll in the US, with the Continent holding a large balance. One might provide at least some lateral references. "Exclusive" in this case is not a compliment.

Summary of Porsche 911 : Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration (Foulis Motoring Book)

Porsche experts fill you in on all the things you should know before buying or restoring a Porsche 911. Coverage includes: how to renovate chassis and bodywork; how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; what to look for when buying a Porsche and the pitfalls to avoid; and what modifications are possible. Detailed appendix comprehensively lists changes in production detail over the years.

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