Practical Classics December 2002
Overview
Publication Details
| Type | Magazine |
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| Publisher | Practical Classics |
| Published date | 01/12/2002 |
| Pages | 164 |
Articles
| Page | Title | Type | Length | Options |
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| 26 | Dual Circuit - Classic racing is the new rock 'n' roll, but if you'd really like to play, you've got to know what sort of car you want. Danny Hopkins and Dale Drinnon prepare two very different racers, a dual-purpose GT6 and a racing MGA. | Features | 6 |
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| 34 | Unforgiven - A didgy engine can ruin a cars reputation. Martin Buckley tries four classics whose reliability problems did exactly that. Will they redeem themselves. | Features | 7 |
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| 44 | Changing Ghia - Add a curvy coachbuilt body to the underpinnings of the world's most successful automobile and you've got a recipe for success. Nigel Boothman gets into the car, man. | Features | 4 |
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| 50 | 'It's a bit like an Aston, isn't it?' - Posh blokes don't even look at Capris, let alone get their hands dirty restoring them. Danny Hopkins checks under the fingernails of Giles Ford-Crush (yup, that's his name) | Restoration | 4 |
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| 72 | Product test - Traditional snips, metal shears and hand nibblers - Last issue we compared aviation snips. In part two of this test James Stanbury looks at alternative hand-held cutters to see which ones are best at cutting through sheet steel. | General interest | 2 |
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| 76 | Staff car sagas - Vauxhall Victor FB, Morris Marina 13 Coupe, Austin 3-Litre, Granada MkI, Reliant Scimitar GTE, Ford Capri V8,, Sunbeam Alpine Series II, 1971 Range Rover, Volga M21, Triumph Herald, Austin Devon. | Restoration | 8 |
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| 92 | Weekend workshop - Setting valve clearances - A noisy tappet is a happy tappet, but there are limits to what your engine can tolerate. Simon Goldsworthy looks at minding the gap. | General interest | 2 |
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| 94 | Paintwork, door & rear wing repairs - Part Seven - Slowly, the Kestrel evolves from a giant metalwork project to a gleaming shell. James Stanbury shows what's involved. | Restoration | 4 |
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| 100 | Engine workshop - Vauxhall slant-four - Part One - Vauxhall's big four-cylinder ohc engine has gained a mixed reputation. We reveal the secrets to building a reliable unit, keeping your reputation intact in the process. | General interest | 4 |
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| 106 | All about electrics - We can't kid you that car electrics are simple, but we can show you some easy ways to pinpoint trouble. Simon Goldsworthy's your guide. | General interest | 5 |
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| 112 | Buyers guide - Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1965-1980 - You can put a Roller on your drive for less than five grand. But buy a bad one and the spirit you'll be feeling will be anything but ecstasy. | Single vehicle -Reviews | 6 |
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