How To Build Affordable Hot Rods

Author : Tony Thacker
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613255284
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build Affordable Hot Rods written by Tony Thacker and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to build an affordable hot rod following the advice of the masters! In How to Build Affordable Hot Rods, author and lifelong hot rod aficionado Tony Thacker takes you through the process of building a hot rod on a budget. Drawing on his own extensive experience of both buying and building rods, Thacker explores the good, the bad, and the ugly. The good was setting a land speed record at Bonneville, the bad was buying a rod from which the previous owner had "swapped out" the good engine, and the ugly--well, let’s just not go there. How to Build Affordable Hot Rods includes extensive how-to sections that cover step-by-step chassis builds for Model A, 1932, and 1936 Fords, including front- and rear-end setups. The in-depth chassis builds are complimented with sections on powertrain choices, bodywork and roof chops, wheels and tires, and wiring and paint. Also included are chapters on interiors and the all-important details that individualize any project to ensure that it stands out from the rest. When Henry Ford introduced his beloved Model T, he unwittingly gave the average person the means to go racing. Prior to the T, racing was mostly a sport of the rich, but that changed with the Model T. Stripped of fenders and hopped up with speed parts, T speedsters ruled, and it wasn’t long before enthusiasm on the track translated to the street and the term hot rod entered the vernacular. Of course, it didn’t need to be a Ford (and still doesn’t), but the easiest and therefore cheapest route to Hot Rod Boulevard is down the Ford road. The journey accelerated after World War II, as hot rodding boomed with the growth of speed shops, car shows, drag racing, talented and trained GIs returning home, and the launch of Hot Rod magazine to spread the gospel far and wide. More than 100 years after the original Model T, hot rodding remains alive and well in the Australasia, Europe, and (of course) its birthplace the US.

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Author : Dennis W. Parks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610609661
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build a Cheap Hot Rod written by Dennis W. Parks and published by . This book was released on with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ever-escalating cost of building or buying a hot rod is leaving more and more would-be hot rodders behind. This book will get those hopefuls off the sidelines by showing how a hot rod can be built for less than the cost of, say, a new Hyundai. Author Dennis Parks documents his own project--building a quintessentially cool Model T roadster from a "Track-T" kit--showing in step-by-step detail how to turn a pile of parts into a rockin hot rod. He provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide for building a car of your own. The advice and instructions cover every aspect of an affordable hot rod build, from establishing the target vehicle and budget, to finding parts, building the car, and fine tuning the finished vehicle on the road. With Parks' money-saving tips and photo-supported how-to sequences, virtually anyone with minimal mechanical skills and the will to use them can be sure of building their hot rod right, and for the right price. The book also includes a full resource guide and recommendations for further reading.

Author : Mike Bishop Vern Tardel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610609777
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod written by Mike Bishop Vern Tardel and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dennis W. Parks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1616730900
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide written by Dennis W. Parks and published by . This book was released on with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Vizard
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1932494847
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build Max-Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budjet written by David Vizard and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned engine builder and technical writer David Vizard turns his attention to extracting serious horsepower from small-block Chevy engines while doing it on a budget. Included are details of the desirable factory part numbers, easy do-it-yourself cylinder head modifications, inexpensive but effective aftermarket parts, the best blocks, rotating assembly (cranks, rods, and pistons), camshaft selection, lubrication, induction, ignition, exhaust systems, and more.

Author : Chester Greenhalgh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780879383954
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build a T-Bucket Roadster on a Budget written by Chester Greenhalgh and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Timothy Remus
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780879386269
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boyd Coddington's how to Build Hot Rod Chassis written by Timothy Remus and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1992 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate in hot rod chassis know-how provides tips and techniques for frames, suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, and more. Building theory, blueprints, and examples of Coddington's finished creations.

Author : Timothy Remus
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780879387983
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boyd Coddington's how to Build Hot Rod Bodywork written by Timothy Remus and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boyd CoddingtonÆs How to Build Hot Rod Bodywork Timothy Remus. The hottest trends and BoydÆs special techniques combine to lead you through the finer points of one-of-a-kind customs and fabulous hot rods. Shape & Work Metal; Stripping & Prepping; Chopping Tops & Fitting Panels; Welding Tips & Techniques, and more. All are covered in detailed, step-by-step instructions with hundreds of photos. Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 1 5/8", 16 pgs., 286 b&w ill.

Author : Timothy Remus
Publisher : Wolfgang Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781935828860
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book SO-CAL Speed Shop's How to Build Hot Rod Chassis written by Timothy Remus and published by Wolfgang Publications. This book was released on 2013 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In How to Build Hot Rod Chassis, author Timothy Remus works with the pros at the SO-CAL Speed Shop, and other builders, to show you how to build a chassis that'll do the job right.

Author : Michael Herman
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613252870
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford Flathead Engines written by Michael Herman and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although not the first V-8 engine ever produced, Henry Ford's side-valve V-8, launched in 1932, certainly qualified as the first mass-produced V-8 sold to the public. Because of Henry Ford's stubbornness, the first versions were less than ideal. The technology was in its infancy and cost-cutting measures limited the output and reliability of the early models. Over time, however, the "Flattie" became the go-to powerplant for a whole generation of new hobbyists who were called "hot rodders." The engine maintained its position in the hobby well into the 1950s, even when more modern overhead-valve designs started coming out of Detroit. It's hard to overstate the impact that this simple little engine had on a whole generation of enthusiasts. Even today, people choose a flathead for period-correct builds over far more powerful options. The style and sound of a modified flathead is an iconic part of American history. In Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild & Modify, veteran author Tony Thacker and flathead guru of H&H Flatheads, Mike Herman, take you step-by-step through rebuilding a vintage flathead. One of the most important steps is to actually find a good, usable core; many have been sitting for a very long time and the engine design is prone to cracking. Running changes are also an important consideration when selecting a core, and include cooling system, ignition, and transmission mount. After you have selected a core, Thacker and Herman take you through the entire process of a rebuild, including teardown, parts inspection, machine shop processes, replacement part selection, re-assembly, start up, and break-in. Also covered is a unique performance build completed at the H&H shop for legendary race car team manager and all-around enthusiast Ray Evernham. It all adds up to more than 500 color photos and insider tips on building what could be called the most iconic engine ever built, the Ford flathead V-8.