Vintage and Classic Tractor Restoration

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'Vintage and Classic Tractor Restoration' is a complete guide to the subject, looking at how to initially purchase a tractor, through private means or at auction, and then how to restore it back to its former glory, as it would have looked when it left the factory. It is even possible to preserve a classic tractor in its working condition, which has a unique appeal to some tractor collectors and in some ways is harder than a full restoration to undertake. Fifty-two practical picture spreads show techniques suitable for restorers of all levels of skill. AUTHOR: Richard Lofting has been messing about with old tractors and machinery most of his life. He trained at college to ordinary diploma level in engineering and has been self employed working as a landscape gardener for many years. He regularly writes in Tractor & Farming Heritage and Heritage Commercials magazines, demonstrating repair techniques associated with these older vehicles and the correct procedures that should be followed. He has authored two books in the Crowood Metalworking Guide series, Welding and Brazing and Soldering. SELLING POINTS: . A complete guide to vintage and classic tractor restoration from purchase to restoration to its former glory. . Aimed at serious tractor enthusiasts, agricultural machinery engineers and also inspiration for a new generation. . Packed full with practical techniques such as using a lathe, milling machine, making tools from scratch and much more. . Fully illustrated wth 1100 colour photographs and fifty-two practical picture spreads showing techniques suitable for restorers of all levels. . Richard Lofting has been restoring old tractors and machinery for over forty years and has written two books in the Crowood Metalworking Guides series 1100 colour illustrations

Richard Lofting has been messing about with old tractors and machinery most of his life. He trained at college to ordinary diploma level in engineering and has been self employed working as a landscape gardener for many years. He regularly writes in Tractor and Farming Heritage and Heritage Commercials magazines, demonstrating repair techniques associated with these older vehicles and the correct procedures that should be followed. He has authored two books in the Crowood Metalworking Guide series, Welding and Brazing and Soldering.