Written by Ken Gross, an auto-journalism veteran who can recite chapter and verse on nearly everything that's ever worn wheels, Art of the Hot Rod (240 pages, hardbound) is a gorgeously produced, large-format feast that pays tribute to the work of twenty of today's most inventive and talented hot-rod craftsmen. It's a great source for ideas if you are building a hotrod of your own.
Author(s): Ken Gross, Peter Harholdt
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Machine. One-stop volume provides a wealth of information to help aspiring hot rodders get started in the hobby.
Author(s): Steve Hendrickson
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This handbook of hot rod chassis design and construction guides enthusiasts through all the ins and outs of successfully building a chassis that combines classic 1950s styling with 21st century performance. Includes excellent tips and techniques for frames, suspension, steering, brakes, and wheels from many chassis shops.
Author(s): Tim Remus
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Street Rodder magazine is devoted to the hottest automobiles built prior to 1949. In every issue, experienced hot rod enthusiasts bring you technical articles and how-to features, national Street Rod show coverage and detailed product reviews.
Author(s): Various Editors
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This illustrated guide takes readers through the process of building a traditional Ford hot rod from start to finish.
Author(s): Mike Bishop
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This book is designed for anyone who has ever seen a hot rod and wondered, "How do I build one of those?" Whether you’re a newcomer to the hobby or a seasoned, experienced builder, this book covers every aspect of building a hot rod from start to finish.
Author(s): Dennis Parks
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Thacker has written a masterpiece dedicated to the 1932 Ford Deuce. It isn’t the heft or the size of the book that is impressive, but the quality of the book itself and the research that went into the subject. The 1932 Ford, better known as the ‘Deuce' is arguably hot-rodding's favorite car; it's the icon rod, the gotta-have ride. Thacker presents some of the best '32s of all time, along with notable builders and owners.
Author(s): Tony Thacker
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This resource explains how to rebuild and modify transmissions from both rear- and front-wheel-drive cars. It explains the principles behind the workings of all manual transmissions, and helps readers understand what they need to know and do to rebuild their own transmissions.
Author(s): Robert Bowen
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Benefit from Smith's expert advice! Everything you need to know to build your own fiberglass rod or custom is in here, from buying a factory kit to detail work, priming and painting, repairs and more. Tex supplies his expertise so that you get the job done right!
Author(s): Leroi Tex Smith
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One of the all time favorite engines of the hot rodder, drag racer and car enthusiast, the big block Chevrolet engine has been in existence for over thirty years. During this period literally millions of these engines have been modified, resulting in an extensive body of knowledge. Staffel provides the reader with the very latest theories, techniques, and supplier information, ensuring the preparation of an up-to-date extremely high performance engine.
Author(s): Ed Staffel
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ROD & CUSTOM focuses on all aspects of contemporary street rodding. Features include high-tech street rods, nostalgic rods and customs, new trends in the custom scene, rodding events, nostalgia racing, plus plenty of how-tos, technical articles, new product reports and personality profiles.
Author(s): Various Editors
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At a time of prohibitive costs, this book shows how a great hot rod can be built on a modest budget. The author documents his own building project--a "Track-T" kit roadster--showing in step-by-step detail how to turn a pile of parts into a quintessentially cool hot rod. This provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide for building a car of your own.
Author(s): Dennis W. Parks, Tom Prufer
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Compiled by noted hot rod author Dain Gingerelli, the essays in Hot Rod Roots take up topics crucial to the development of hot rodding from the 1920s to the early 60s.
Author(s): Alex Xydias, Dain Gingerelli
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For custom car builders today, one of the biggest expenses and a make-or-break feature of the build is the paint job. With the expert help of one of the country's top custom painters, readers can learn to custom paint their own cars, from design to finishing touches.
Author(s): JoAnn Bortles
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Essential reading for custom auto body styling or repair. From tools to materials to techniques, the book takes the reader all the way through the process.
Author(s): Dennis Parks
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This magazine is edited for the automotive enthusiast with an emphasis on performance, bolt-on accessories, replacement parts, safety and the sport of drag racing. Its articles cover new products, methods to improve styling, test and analysis of cars, do-it-yourself information and results of race events.
Author(s): Various Editors
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In this book, you will learn about everything from cool classic customs to the hottest new custom machines, the names of some of the most famous car customizers, and where car lovers gather to show off their machines.
Author(s): Matt Doeden, Chuck Vranas
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Expert trimmers Don Taylor and Ron Mangus share two lifetimes of auto upholstery experience and secrets in this fantastic book. More than 800 color photographs capture every detail you'll need to create your own exciting and award-winning custom interiors. Precise step-by-step instructions show you how to turn out completely professional custom interiors.
Author(s): Don Taylor
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Step-by-step instructions cover everything from safety precautions to materials selection to the final lamination process. Practice exercises offer hands-on experience for with glass cloth, mat, core materials, and resins. Information is provided on molding, structural concepts, and the caring for cured fiberglass.
Author(s): Jack Wiley
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Learn the secrets of how to build a hot street rod without going broke. Enthusiasts will learn step-by-step how to plan for and undertake a custom street rod project. Includes practical advice for the entire process, including chassis, engine, bodywork, painting, upholstery, and tips to keep your unique car looking sharp.
Author(s): Ken Wickham
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Start with this book if you want to know how to increase the efficiency of your VW engine. You must be patient as this book is a bit outdated. However, many of the ideas here can still be used today. A good buy for any VW enthusiast.
Author(s): Fred William Fisher
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This book is one of the best engine building guides for big block Chevy fans. You must understand and appreciate how people built up engines in the "early days" to really see why people do it the way they do today. The information might be outdated to some, but quite valuable to others (pertaining mostly to classic engines).
Author(s): John Thawley
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Trends come and go in hot rodding, but true hot rod style never goes out of vogue. It is hard to define but you know it when you see it. Larry O’Toole has been a hot rodder, magazine editor, photographer, book publisher and author on the subject of hot rodding for over 40 years and in this book he has documented every emerging trend from the entire hot rod world.
Author(s): Larry O'Toole
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It's very important to have a basic understanding of the engineering principles involved in building a safe and reliable street rod. Author Larry O'Toole gives the average street rodder a more complete understanding of what it takes to build his or her own machine, secure in the knowledge that the car's design and components comply with safe engineering practices.
Author(s): Larry O'Toole
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This difficult-to-find book is especially stong on the '50s kits and specials such as Cobra and Corvette replica cars..
Author(s): Harold W. Pace
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A good book that has an excellent blend of the theory and practice of the subject. It is not too race oriented; very applicable to those wanting to make their kit cars and customized cars handle better. The diagrams and explanations are clear and easy to understand.
Author(s): Herb Adams
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For over 10 years, this has been the resource that auto buffs and body shop professionals have turned to for guidance on how to complete any refinishing project. This edition has been revised and updated to include recent developments in water-borne paint technology and spray equipment.
Author(s): Don Taylor
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All of the information in this valuable companion guide is presented in terms easy to understand. Packed with general tips, techniques, and procedures that can be applied to all types of engine building, whether for musclecars, classics, hot rods, powerboats or all-out race cars.
Author(s): Tom Monroe
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Easy to read, ample pictures, and clear concise language. Recommended for those who are looking at getting into kitcars/hot rods or those just starting off on a first project. Also offers good techniques on suspension and brakes.
Author(s): Doug McCleary
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Do-it-yourself car restorer Tom Benford walks readers through everything they need to know about finding classic cars, assessing their value, finding parts, deciding on replacement parts versus originals, and estimating completion time.
Author(s): Tom Benford
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This popular do-it-yourself book has many CAD drawings. It takes you through the drawings and instructions so you can end up with a Ford Sierra (Merkur) based roadster very inexpensively.
Author(s): Chris Gibbs
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Although the process of building a car may seem daunting, Baxter explains how to plan and carry out the tasks required, safely, efficiently, to a good standard, and within a reasonable time scale. Everything from buying the car to making and repairing bodywork, installing drivetrain and suspension components, and chassis work is covered in this comprehensive book.
Author(s): Lionel Baxter
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More than 1,000 photographs illustrate the extraordinary variety of sports cars that have been offered to the public. In addition to the great automotive brands, this comprehensive book also describes numerous popular kit cars and replicas.
Author(s): Mike Lawrence
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An excellent introduction to the world of engine building written in a style that a novice can understand. After reading it, you can competently develop a plan for the rebuilding an engine. You will know the questions to ask the shop that will machine your block, and you'll know how to check and confirm their work. Exceptionally clear photos throughout this book.
Author(s): Des Hammill
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All the steps necessary to build a dune buggy are outlined and illustrated in this 221-page book. Learn how to select and paint a frame, install a steering gear box, tie rods and steering shaft, hook up the transmission, overhaul your engine and wire your buggy. A great guide for both the novice and experienced dune buggy enthusiast.
Author(s): Earl Duty
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If you thought painting your own car, or at least prepping it for someone else to paint, was too hard, buy this book and give it a shot. You'll be surprised at the results.
Author(s): Pat Ganahl
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The book gives you an overview of the broad spectrum of custom painting types and techniques available today. Custom painting is something that interests all enthusiasts whether they are into hot rods, muscle cars, custom cars, racecars, sport compacts, trucks, or motorcycles. Custom painting has been around since the birth of the hot rod.
Author(s): Pat Ganahl
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This is a great book for anyone interested in auto electrical/electronics. It explains everything from basic electricity concepts to custom wiring your next auto project.There is also a troubleshooting guide that will help you find the fault and correct it.
Author(s): Frank "Choco" Munday
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This magazine is aimed at the car enthusiast who is interested in performance cars built after 1955. Its feature articles include technical how-to, performance testing of after market products and new cars, special sections on a variety of auto-related subjects and features on custom cars built by readers.
Author(s): Various Editors
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