Printable Version | Subscribe | Add to Favourites
New Topic New Poll New Reply
Author: Subject: Osprey books
chrisg

posted on 24/11/08 at 12:48 PM Reply With Quote
Osprey books

Hey up,

I'm collecting the Osprey "How to restore" books like this one.


Does anyone know how many books were in the series, I've seen number 15.

Even better would be a list of all the titles.

If anyone has any of the books that they'd like to sell, please get in touch.

Cheers

Chris

[Edited on 24/11/08 by chrisg]





Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!

View User's Profile E-Mail User View All Posts By User U2U Member
robinj66

posted on 24/11/08 at 01:24 PM Reply With Quote
This link gives a fair few. No way to tell that it is complete, though.

Osprey How To ...
Also noticed that a lot of the titles are not available - looks like you'll be scouring the car boots

[Edited on 24/11/08 by robinj66]

View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member
SeaBass

posted on 24/11/08 at 01:49 PM Reply With Quote
How to Restore Fibreglass bodywork by Miles Wilkins... Often referred to as the book to use for old Lotus and TVR glass repairs. Somone lent me a copy and now it's pretty sought after.






View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member
chrisg

posted on 24/11/08 at 04:22 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks guys, I've spotted a few on the bay, but it'd be easier if I knew how many I was looking for!

Thanks again

Chris





Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!

View User's Profile E-Mail User View All Posts By User U2U Member
chrisg

posted on 27/11/08 at 01:36 PM Reply With Quote
Just in case anyone’s interested, I’ve got the list of these books, all prefixed “How to restore”

1. Car interiors
2. Electrical and ignition systems
3. Fibreglass bodywork
4. Paintwork
5. Wooden body framing
6. Sheet metal bodywork
7. Upholstery
8. Classic car engines
9. Chassis and monocoque bodywork
10. Braking systems
11. Body decorations, brightwork and instruments
12. Suspension and steering
13. Gearboxes and axles
14. With metal joining techniques
15. Fuel systems and carburettors

I’ve got 1, 2 and 12 so far!

Cheers

Chris





Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!

View User's Profile E-Mail User View All Posts By User U2U Member
zilspeed

posted on 27/11/08 at 05:43 PM Reply With Quote
I used to have the full set.

Sold them on ebay about three years ago.

I know, useless post, but there you go.

I originally bought them in the mid 80s for a pound each from Bargain Books in Sauchiehall St. Glasgow

View User's Profile E-Mail User View All Posts By User U2U Member
chrisg

posted on 27/11/08 at 06:09 PM Reply With Quote
Yeah, thanks for that mate. You will let me know when I used to have something you want, won't you?

Cheers

Chris





Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!

View User's Profile E-Mail User View All Posts By User U2U Member

New Topic New Poll New Reply


go to top






Website design and SEO by Studio Montage

All content © 2001-16 LocostBuilders. Reproduction prohibited
Opinions expressed in public posts are those of the author and do not necessarily represent
the views of other users or any member of the LocostBuilders team.
Running XMB 1.8 Partagium [© 2002 XMB Group] on Apache under CentOS Linux
Founded, built and operated by ChrisW.