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US Mall 1 - How to Build a Hot Rod
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List Price: $21.95
Our Price: $13.29
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Manufacturer: Motorbooks
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.2286
EAN: 9780760313046
ISBN: 0760313040
Label: Motorbooks
Manufacturer: Motorbooks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 2003-06-01
Publisher: Motorbooks
Studio: Motorbooks
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Customer Rating:
Summary: This isn't a Low Budget Guide
Comment: This book has some very good information, but it is also written for those with far deeper pockets than mine. I believe a person could copy what he sees and come out with a decent Hot Rod, however it seems the majority of the work is dropped off with a shop and a blank check with the directions Make it pretty. I can see where the Rat Rod Rebellion comes from, this is a high dollar endeavor where the thickest wallet wins.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great book!
Comment: This book is well laid out and informative. It's an enjoyable read and it gives some good insight into the steps it takes to build a hot rod. I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in rat rods or hot rods.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good introduction to building a street rod
Comment: This is a good introduction to building a street rod. It covers some of the more popular models and gives the reader information on all areas of the build, with recommendations on which parts to do, or have done. The build sheet reminds the novice of all the pieces/parts that are required and their costs.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The best book on building a project hot rod/project car.
Comment: One of the things I needed in a book was to know what order(sequence)do you build your rod/custom in.Thats when I discovered this book.This book tells you what you need to know about planning your project,determine what you are going to use the car for(eg:show car/weekender/daily driven),car selection,component selection,purchase of vehicle,build up tips,when to install each item,electrical wiring,painting and so much more.This book sets it out with comprehensive advice from start to finish,even before you think about buying a car.There is a section on how to perform a top chop thats photographed in black & white photos with plenty of information.This book will help you decide what you want first then how to build it and save money too.
For a book thats only got 160 pages this book has plenty of advice suitable for any auto hot rod or custom project so if you are building a hot rod or a custom car or a street machine this book is the best book to start with.Its a bargain at under $14.And,its mostly in colour.This book is an inexpensive investment.
I hope the author and/or publishers decide to write a book specifically on building a street machine based on this book.
Even though this book has a section on painting the author already has a book specifically on painting your car.
I recommend purchasing other books that cater for things like customizing interiors,how to paint your car(and/or)how to custom paint your car,how to rebuild an engine,top chops,etc.You'll need those.
I also recommend these books:
"How to paint your car".By Dennis.W.Parks,
"How to restore and customize auto upholstery & interiors".By Dennis.W.Parks,
"Custom auto interiors",By Don Taylor and Ron Mangus.
"Standard guide to building street rods and custom cars".By Ken Wickham.
If you are building a later model car you should consider a workshop manual for that car too.
Customer Rating:
Summary: not a good book
Comment: This book does not show hot to build a hot rod, just differnt types. no real techincal data. pass on this one!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: This isn't a Low Budget Guide
Comment: This book has some very good information, but it is also written for those with far deeper pockets than mine. I believe a person could copy what he sees and come out with a decent Hot Rod, however it seems the majority of the work is dropped off with a shop and a blank check with the directions Make it pretty. I can see where the Rat Rod Rebellion comes from, this is a high dollar endeavor where the thickest wallet wins.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great book!
Comment: This book is well laid out and informative. It's an enjoyable read and it gives some good insight into the steps it takes to build a hot rod. I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in rat rods or hot rods.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good introduction to building a street rod
Comment: This is a good introduction to building a street rod. It covers some of the more popular models and gives the reader information on all areas of the build, with recommendations on which parts to do, or have done. The build sheet reminds the novice of all the pieces/parts that are required and their costs.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The best book on building a project hot rod/project car.
Comment: One of the things I needed in a book was to know what order(sequence)do you build your rod/custom in.Thats when I discovered this book.This book tells you what you need to know about planning your project,determine what you are going to use the car for(eg:show car/weekender/daily driven),car selection,component selection,purchase of vehicle,build up tips,when to install each item,electrical wiring,painting and so much more.This book sets it out with comprehensive advice from start to finish,even before you think about buying a car.There is a section on how to perform a top chop thats photographed in black & white photos with plenty of information.This book will help you decide what you want first then how to build it and save money too.
For a book thats only got 160 pages this book has plenty of advice suitable for any auto hot rod or custom project so if you are building a hot rod or a custom car or a street machine this book is the best book to start with.Its a bargain at under $14.And,its mostly in colour.This book is an inexpensive investment.
I hope the author and/or publishers decide to write a book specifically on building a street machine based on this book.
Even though this book has a section on painting the author already has a book specifically on painting your car.
I recommend purchasing other books that cater for things like customizing interiors,how to paint your car(and/or)how to custom paint your car,how to rebuild an engine,top chops,etc.You'll need those.
I also recommend these books:
"How to paint your car".By Dennis.W.Parks,
"How to restore and customize auto upholstery & interiors".By Dennis.W.Parks,
"Custom auto interiors",By Don Taylor and Ron Mangus.
"Standard guide to building street rods and custom cars".By Ken Wickham.
If you are building a later model car you should consider a workshop manual for that car too.
Customer Rating:
Summary: not a good book
Comment: This book does not show hot to build a hot rod, just differnt types. no real techincal data. pass on this one!
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