Commando Books

Leonc · Oct 25, 2019

I am contemplating the purchase of a dedicated Commando book and the in the search function here, cannot find anybodies comments on Peter Henshaws, The Commando Bible. I am wavering between that and Matthew Vales, Norton Command, The Complete Story.
Which is considered more informative and detailed in content, particularly on the Mk3?
Thanks for any input. Leon

L.A.B. · Oct 25, 2019

Leonc said:
Which is considered more informative and detailed in content, particularly on the Mk3?

Both are reasonably interesting in their own way but I'd say neither of them goes into great detail and like many other Norton books they barely scratch the surface.

Henshaw's Commando Bible is perhaps the better of the two but does contain a few errors. Mick Duckworth's Norton Commando book is better in my opinion.

APRRSV · Oct 26, 2019

Leonc said:
I am contemplating the purchase of a dedicated Commando book and the in the search function here, cannot find anybodies comments on Peter Henshaws, The Commando Bible. I am wavering between that and Matthew Vales, Norton Command, The Complete Story.
Which is considered more informative and detailed in content, particularly on the Mk3?
Thanks for any input. Leon

Are you looking for history or detailed parts and repair instructions

Ed

DevonNorton · Oct 26, 2019

Leon
For info, Andover Norton have Mick Duckworth's book here https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-category/52/norton-books
In the 'history' category not parts/repair/restoration other than for reference.
Andy

L.A.B. · Oct 26, 2019

A new Commando restoration book by Chris Rooke is apparently "forthcoming" (for about a year now!) from Veloce Publishing.

https://www.veloce.co.uk/shop/produ...rod_id=V5394&prod_group=Repair & Restoration&

joe czech · Oct 26, 2019

L.A.B. said:
A new Commando restoration book by Chris Rooke is apparently "forthcoming" (for about a year now!) from Veloce Publishing.

https://www.veloce.co.uk/shop/products/productDetail.php?prod_id=V5394&prod_group=Repair & Restoration&

current release date, april 14th 2020 - you can also pre-order from amazon.

L.A.B. · Oct 26, 2019

joe czech said:
current release date, april 14th 2020 - you can also pre-order from amazon.

"6 Mar 2020" according to UK Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Restore-Norton-Commando-Enthusiasts-Restoration/dp/1787113949/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1572079338&refinements=p_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin:Chris+Rooke&s=books&sr=1-1

Maybe earlier from Veloce. A pity it's paperback.

Madnorton · Oct 26, 2019

The Chris Rooke book will be a broad brush guide, not a detailed blow by blow how to do it. Based on his own restoration and simply detailing the differences between models and options when doing the restoration. It should be ideal for those new to Commando's that have past restoration experience with other marques.
For a more detailed history of the Commando, there should be another publication soon, its been a long time coming.

Leonc · Oct 26, 2019

Thanks for all the feedback. I am aware of Chris Rookes book coming along and already have his Triples one, due to an A75 and T150 in the shed. This is a useful addition to the library and an enjoyable read, as there is lots of anecdotal stuff.
For me Commando history and finer details, including good pictures would be my priority, as I already have good resources on the mechanical stuff.
Sounds like a two horse race with Duckworth out front and Henshaw behind him, unless there are other observations from folks?

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