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Antique Tractor Bible: The Complete Guide to Buying, Using and Restoring Old Farm Tractors (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Like many people, I bought my first antique tractor strictly out of necessity..." (more)
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This completely illustrated volume contains helpful advice on choosing a brand and model, plus an explanation of how the tractor's basic systems work. 300 illustrations.

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks (October 16, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760303355
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760303351
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #116,516 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #10 in  Books > Nonfiction > Automotive > Buying & Leasing
    #11 in  Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Care & Restoration

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47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The book to buy before you buy the tractor!, April 17, 1999
By Robert A. Gaddis (Grifton, NC USA) - See all my reviews
Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a neophyte who doesn't know which end of the wrench to hold, Spencer Yost's Antique Tractor Bible is a comprehensive guide to buying, using and restoring antique tractors. There is enough information here, so even if you don't intend to do your own work, you'll know how things are done and why. Additionally, the author shows how to use your antique tractor and equipment. This book is not model-specific, and the author touches on many different tractors. This is a major new resource work that will become indispensable to antique tractor owners. I wish the photographs were in color, which is a minor complaint in light of the wealth of information presented.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars For expert or beginner, shop shelf or coffee table, April 15, 1999
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This is a good all-round reference for restoring antique tractors. You expect a good discussion of "how-to" information on restoring old tractors. The book has that and many illustrations to help you understand particular repair techniques. Yost has included useful tips on nearly every page. These tips cut to the heart of the topic he's explaining. He also has a useful section on how to choose and operate your old machinery. A section on shows, demonstrations and pulls helps you find a way to show off your new pride and joy. Among the more useful information is a good section on further specialized references for particular tractor brands, and several pages listing parts sources for old machinery. Old-timers in the restoration business will appreciate the references, while beginners will benefit from basic explanations that more technical manuals assume you already know.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched. Wished I'd had it when I got started!, October 6, 1998
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Mr. Yost has done a fine job in researching, exhibiting and explaining the antique tractor hobby. So many details from "why should I be involved in the hobby?" to trailering your newly restored tractor to that favorite show are covered. He answers many of the questions most of us have learned the hard way and does it in such a way as to inspire, rather than to alarm. The book reaches out to one comtemplating the hobby of antique tractor restoration like a friendly, helping hand and performs as a lantern, guiding one through the other wise dark and mysterious avenues sometimes associated with the hobby. Mr. Yosts book is as essential a tool for the beginner, or those of us who have "been there, done that", as that old dog curled next to the shop stove and our grandfather's words of wisdom echoing in our mind as we scrape, clean, bang and paint these loveable machines which are our agricultural heritage. Three cheers for Mr. Yost!
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