A Chrysler Chronicle

One Man's Story of Restoring a Classic 1948 New Yorker

By: Dave Floyd

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Paperback | 15 September 2000

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150 Pages

Age
18+

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 0.89

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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.

Industry Reviews

"an excellent description of the restoration process"-Antique Automobile; "entertaining...a primer for anyone starting on a restoration...a neat little book"-Old Cars Weekly; "inspiring to any prospective old-car hobbyist, and a special treat for those involved with Chryslers"-The Automobile; "a tremendous amount of technical information...excellent...enjoyable and informative and on a scale of 1 to 10-it's a definite 10!"-Antelope Valley Press.

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