Restored by Hand: The "Nuts and Bolts" of Porsche 356 Restoration

Nice book, with some helpful advise. This book does not replace the need for a the Porsche Service Manual, but supplements the manual with additional tips and tricks.Has information on all generations of 356 (PreA, T1, T2, T5, and T6).Heavily focused on metal work and body, this is a great addition for a DIY restorer. Happy I have it in my garage to reference while restoring my coupe.

It is very detailed, and just what the DIY 356 restorer needs.

Since I restore Porsches this is a very helpful tool!

Being a 356 neophyte, it was recommended that I buy this book and study it in preparation of restoring my 1960 B Coupe. I am so impressed and excited about this book! It is literally written by a guy who has been in the 356 restoration trenches for decades. Its language is plain, clear and easily understandable. To top it off Ron Roland is a man of faith and is unabashed. This is a great book to have even if you don't plan on restoring your car. Read it to gain more knowledge of your tub!!!

this collection of articles from the 356 registry archives has been expertly edited into a well organized and complete guide to DIY restoration.covers general basics and more importantly specific rust repairs to the 356.basically a step by step guide, nothing else comes close.you need no other reference besides the workshop manuals.(and you probably don't really need those.)with this for the body and maestros book for the engine, you are coveredi just finished restoring my 72 911, i wish i had as good a restoration resource.i can't wait to start work on my 356A, with this reference it should be a piece of cake!

I've just resumed restoration of my 1965 Cabriolet, and this book made me glad I waited. Ron Roland goes into incredible detail. Want to make your own jack spurs? Here's a dimensional pattern. Replacing the floor? There's a greatly expanded version of his article that appeared in "Technical and Restoration Guide". About 10 pages on door disassembly and repair. 9 pages on convertible tops. Plans for an engine dolly and rotisserie. And on and on. There is no "boilerplate" junk information in this book. It's all meat.

There is a lot of depth here. This isn't a picture book at all. Just the opposite. There is so much here that you have to be in the process of an actual restoration to appreciate it.

This is one of the best books on 356 ever.

Great book which persuaded me not to try to restore an old Porsche.

Really disappointed with this book