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A Chrysler Chronicle: One Man's Story of Restoring a Classic 1948 New Yorker

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This is a very interesting story of a man who finds a 1948 Chrysler and brings it back to life. It is also a story of his family and how they all get involved in the restoration and it truly becomes "part of the family". I own a 1940 Chrysler Royal and this story, of course, was very near and dear to my heart. For a fan of old cars and of perseverance, this is a must read.

"A Chrysler Chronicle" offers tons of laughs, tears, and a variety of insight. This story is an inspiration for folks of ALL ages and interests. We're anxiously awaiting the next one, Dave Floyd!

This book was very well written....kept my attention. It was a good insight of the do's and don'ts of car restoration. Now all I have to do is find a car to do the same myself. Thanks for a great book.

After purchasing a 1948 Chrysler and seeing this book was available, I was pleased to purchase it and excited to get it. When the book arrived, from Amazon.com, I was initially disappointed; it appeared to be more of a 'booklet' than a book. And for twenty-five bucks, I expected more.

Reading the book proved even a bigger disappointment; if I could, I'd return it for a refund. It was more a good old boy's story and rememberances than anything practical or useful.

At most, this book should sell for $12. to $15. Even at that, I would not buy it after looking through it.

If you want a nice story about a guy and his 48 Chrysler, buy it. If you're looking for an instructional and practical manual, look elsewhere. And save the twenty-five clams.

Curl up by the fire, relax, and enjoy a read with a bit of everything - creativity, determination, family, fun, and all the qualities that are good and heart warming. From start to finish, it's highly entertaining, informative, and just makes you feel good.

I received the book and have read it cover to cover. It is an interesting read, and more so for me since I just bought an identical car. I have to say that I was hoping for a little more detail and analysis of options on the specific car. For example, since the title says restore, I thought that there might be some discussion / sources / charts of the original options, colors, fabrics, etc. I think repair, repaint and reupholster is more accurate than restore.

The book is longer on the author's personal story than of the car. Given his NASA background I had also hoped for a more technical diescussion.

The book is not large or long and cost [money]. If you were to pick it up at a swap meet [for less money] would be the high side of what you might pay.

I'm happy to have the book, I was just hoping for more for the $.