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Between the Bookends: Books and more for the old iron enthusiast
Farm Collector
December 2009
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"Gas Engine Restoration: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Experienced Collectors," by Peter Rooke, 2009, spiral-bound paperback, 8-1/2-by-11 inches, 96 pages, color photographs, Ogden Publications.
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Four products made our review list:
— Gas Engine Restoration, by Peter Rooke
— Rust Book Second Edition, compiled by Greg Peterson
— The Official Tractor Blue Book, edited by Mike Hall
— 2010 Classic Farm Tractors calendar, from John Harvey
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Gas Engine Restoration
Books for the tractor restorer are abundant, but gas engine guides are harder to find. Into that void steps Peter Rooke with his new book, Gas Engine Restoration. Building on the strength of a series of articles first published in Gas Engine Magazine, Rooke gives a comprehensive overview of engine restoration.
Rooke tackles the job in a methodical, step-by-step fashion, explaining not only how, but also why. Though much of the text addresses mechanical work, the author does not overlook the cosmetic restoration, offering counsel on when to restore and when to protect an original finish. Carts, assembly and routine operation are also discussed.
Generous use of color photography complements the text, lending additional depth to Rooke’s instruction. An appendix includes a variety of need-to-know information. Whether you’re new to gas engines or an old hand, this book is an invaluable guide to the topic.
Gas Engine Restoration: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Experienced Collectors by Peter Rooke, 2009, spiral-bound paperback, 8-1/2-by-11 inches, 96 pages, color photographs, Ogden Publications, available through the Farm Collector Store. [Back]
Rust Book Second Edition
Solid data: That’s what you’ll find in Rust Book Second Edition. Author Greg Peterson has compiled nearly 10,000 auction prices from antique tractors, implements and trucks into a one-stop reference for the antique iron aficionado. Prices are taken from auctions in the past 2-1/2 years and cover machinery built from the 1920s to the 1970s. Bonus material (serial numbers and results from the Nebraska Tractor Tests) makes the Rust Book a powerful silent partner: Don’t go to an auction without it!