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KaferMike74 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2014 Posts: 39 Location: High Point, NC
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:44 pm Post subject: Automotive Mechanic Encyclopedia |
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Hello everyone,
I'm trying to source what the title says. My father used to have one but unfortunately it got lost and I do not remember from what publisher is neither the exact name of the work. I would like to see if I can get information from you so i can find a copy to buy.
The encyclopedia is about 6 to 7 volumes describing each part of the car; it is from the 60s. My family told me it was published by popular mechanics but I have no success in finding it with them. The volumes are as follow: one deals with the two stroke engine, other the 4 stroke, other with the diesel engine, suspension and steering, electrical system, and transmission/drive train. The information in the work is general and gives you the fundamentals. The volume that deals with the 4 stroke engine has a Beetle in the cover.
I hope you can help me in this matter.
Thanks, Lee |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2000 Posts: 4164 Location: Pasadena CA/DTLA soon China
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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I have this German Auto -Lexicon book. It helps me know what parts are called in German.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:33 pm Post subject: Re: Automotive Mechanic Encyclopedia |
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KaferMike74 wrote: |
Hello everyone,
I'm trying to source what the title says. My father used to have one but unfortunately it got lost and I do not remember from what publisher is neither the exact name of the work. I would like to see if I can get information from you so i can find a copy to buy.
The encyclopedia is about 6 to 7 volumes describing each part of the car; it is from the 60s. My family told me it was published by popular mechanics but I have no success in finding it with them. The volumes are as follow: one deals with the two stroke engine, other the 4 stroke, other with the diesel engine, suspension and steering, electrical system, and transmission/drive train. The information in the work is general and gives you the fundamentals. The volume that deals with the 4 stroke engine has a Beetle in the cover.
I hope you can help me in this matter.
Thanks, Lee |
That does sound a little familiar, if not PM then maybe a Mechanics illustrated publication, one of those mail away and recieve a new volume every month or two deals, "collect the whole set". _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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fla2smoker Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2011 Posts: 574 Location: Parrish, Florida
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Try searching for Popular Mechanics Home Handyman or Do It Yourself Encyclopedias. They covered automotive as well as household repairs. Ebay has tons from the 50's up to the 80's. _________________ View my 66 build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=507996 |
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