[.ca] Vw Beetle Restoration Handbook (ISBN 1557883424)

compilation of previously published articles..:
about a third of the book is devoted to modification and not restoration. there is no continuity of the restoration process, just various articles on various projects on various years of how to do various repairs... anyone interested in puting power windows in your vw using a certain kit from a certain place?

VW Beetle Restoration Handbook:
In my humble opinion, this book is very misleading in it's title. It indicates on the cover that it is "How to Restore 1949-1967 VW Beetles to Original Factory Condition" yet when you open it up you see sections on adding power windows, installing hard-start solenoid, wheel bearing conversion, IDA Carb conversion and brake upgrades. None of this has any relevance to the person wishing to restore to original condition. I was terribly displeased and felt "taken advantage of" by purchasing this book. This book is totally useless to me for my original restoration project.

Restomod, maybe. But not restoration:
Just like the other reviewers have stated, this book has nothing to do with the restoration of a Beetle. The subtitle, "How to Restore 1949-1967 VW Beetles to Original Factory Condition", is not just misleading, it's a bold-faced lie. Complete waste of time and money. HPBooks and VW Trends should hang their heads in shame. Booo. Hiss. If I didn't love anything and everything VW Beetle, this book would be getting returned.

I DIDN'T LIKE:
THE BEST OF THIS BOOK YOU HAVE ALL READY SEEN, IS THE NICE PICTURE IN THE COVER AND THE AMBISIOS TITLE OF THE BOOK. THE CONTENTS IS NOT TO MUCH IN ACCORDANCE WHITH THE TITLE. IT HAS A COLLECTION OF PROYECTS (NOT ALL OF THEM ARE BAD)TO MAKE SOME MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR CAR, BUT NOT REALLY TO RESTORE. WHEN I ASKED FOR THIS BOOK I DIDN'T READ THE CUSTOMERS REVIEW SECTION, THE NEXT TIME I ASK FOR A BOOK I WILL FIRST READ THIS SECTION.

DISAPPOINTING:
Restoration handbook?? Not even close!! Reading the title, I thought that the book would show you a step by step process to restore your beetle. From tear down to re-assembly. Power windows and locks?? Who in the hell wants power options on a vintage beetle! I have a 57 oval... and the book was useless and a waste of money. I was very surprised that VW Trends (with their knowlegde and experience)would allow such a title to be published under their name. Shame on you VW Trends!!!