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How To Build a Cheap Hot Rod
| Author: Dennis W. ParksForeword by: Tom PruferFormat: Paperback, 192 Pages Item: 140305 ISBN: 9780760323489 Publisher: Motorbooks Series: Motorbooks Workshop Specs Illustrations: 293 color photos, 15 diagrams Size: 8.25 x 10.625 Weight: 1.625 lb. Edition: First Published: November 15th 2007 DC: AP List Price: $25.95 $19.46 All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
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. |
Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: Build It in Your Mind What You Want versus What You Can Afford Type of Vehicle What You Already Have Dream Vehicle Major Components Chassis Body Drivetrain Other Components Suspension Wheels and Tires Brake System Fuel System Cooling System Everything Else Budgeting Money Lump Sum Available Pay as You Go Budgeting Time Do It Yourself Trading Work Sidebar: Photo Collection of Relatively Low-Dollar Hot Rods to Inspire Creativity . . . Chapter Two: Where to Find Parts Swap Meet Visual and Hands-On Inspection Measure Immediate Availability Bargain Prices Cash Is King Internet Sight Unseen Photos at Best Questionable Description Not 100 Percent Accurate Condition May Not Be What It Is Thought to Be Shipping Expense Additional Methods of Payment Check PayPal Credit Cards Certified Check Classified Ads Poor Quality Photos Questionable Description Limited Methods of Payment Local Hot Rod Shop or Auto Parts Store Can Offer Expertise New Parts, More Expensive Catalog New Parts, More Expensive Wide Selection of Parts and Manuf |
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