Book

Reeves, William, 1944-

Building antique model cars in wood / William Reeves ; [photography by Gerry Grajewski].

New York : Sterling Pub. Co., ©2003.

96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Here you'll find easy-to-follow directions, patterns, measurements, and photographs for building 6 authentic and detailed motorcars from the dawn of the automobile age. Only basic woodworking skills and simple tools are required. The cars include the 1903 Model A Ford; 1903 Mercedes; 1903 Dideon Bouton; 1905 Cadillac; 1907 Locomobile; and 1911 Stanley Steamer.

Automobiles -- Models -- Design and construction.

Woodwork.

Antique and classic cars -- Models -- Design and construction.

"A Sterling/Tamos Book."

Includes index.

Introduction -- Suitable woods -- Safety -- Patterns -- Transferring patterns -- Tools -- Jigs -- Making wheels -- Making hub bolts -- Making tire valves -- Machining brass to shape -- Finishing -- Making display case -- Projects: (1911 Stanley Steamer (with simple engine): car history ; list of parts ; making the car parts ; putting it all together) -- 1905 Cadillac (without engine): car history ; list of parts ; making the car parts ; putting it all together) -- 1903 Model A Ford (with engine): car history ; list of parts ; making the car parts ; putting it all together) -- 1903 Mercedes (without engine): car history ; list of parts ; making the car parts ; putting it all together) -- 1907 Locomobile (with engine): car history ; list of parts ; making the car parts ; putting it all together) -- 1903 De Dion-Bouton (with engine): car history ; list of parts ; making the car parts ; putting it all together).

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2003006886

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