Motorbooks Workshop Books

For many people, a well-maintained automobile is a source of pride and peace of mind. But for others, the idea of routine maintenance is daunting. How to Make Your Car Last Forever...

Clear, step-by-step lessons from the master in the technology and techniques of airbrush art for any vehicle or surface....

No form of custom painting is "hotter" than the flame job. This book explains how to design the best-looking flames for a particular vehicle, transfer that design to the vehicle, and apply...

Everything you need to know to have perfect paint on your specialty car. This book emphasizes what parts of the job to do yourself, and what should be left to the pros....

This book covers topics including bodywork preparation, paint selection and preparation, a variety of painting techniques, and post-application follow-up techniques to put the best finish on a great paint job....

Whether doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this invaluable book will provide you with the essential knowledge you'll need before investing significant time and money in a painting project....

All you need to know about pinstriping-getting started, mastering the form, or understanding how a good design comes together-from acclaimed veteran striper Alan Johnson. ...

Never-before published information details the nuances of this daunting task! From dropping the engine, to reconditioning and blueprinting, through final reinstallation and break-in. Dempsey guides you step-by-step through the pitfalls often experienced...

This resource explains how to rebuild and modify transmissions from both rear- and front-wheel-drive cars....

With full-color photo illustrations, this handbook offers instructions for restoring or upgrading muscle cars, giving them the power and handling of today's technology....

When it comes to collector motorcycles, none hold the allure of the classic Harley-Davidson Big Twins built from 1936 to 1964. But owning and maintaining these tempermental machines provides endless challenges. Even...

A step-by-step, illustrated guide to rebuilding second- and third-generation Corvettes for the real world and the road, covering everything from engines and frames to fuel, exhaust, and cooling systems. ...

Here is the complete, hands-on guide to repairing the metal, fiberglass and plastic bodywork on your car. More than 200 photos show how to do it all yourself. ...

From Motorbooks, the leader in automotive publishing for over 4 decades, comes the most practical car care guide ever produced to help the average car owner maintain and repair his or her...

This book puts the basics of motorcycle repair and upkeep within every bike owner's grasp, with clear, easy-to-follow instructions and 50 do-it-yourself projects....

50 step-by-step projects covering every aspect of car care for pickups and SUVs, from basic fluid and brake replacement to major engine and transmission maintenance....

 Gas prices go up and down, but mostly up, and that trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Because of this, people are increasingly turning to motor ...

A major part of any auto restoration is bringing the interior back to life, and How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors provides you with the tools and knowledge you need to...

This complete guide to correctly restoring all Vespas built from 1946 through 1996 addresses both mechanical and cosmetic concerns. Generously illustrated with specially commissioned photography, every step in the restoration process is...

Step-by-step instructions, with photos, of parts and processes for restoring trim and hardware such decorative strips, fenders, bumpers, hub caps, wheel covers, door and trunk handles. ...

A step-by-step restoration guide for all Chevy light-duty trucks from 1928 onward, this new edition of one of our more popular backlist how-to titles incorporates significantly updated text, an attractive new design...

First published in 1984, this bestselling restoration aid has been updated to include all-color photographs, classic models through the 1970s, and advances in techniques, products, and laws governing modifications. 300 color illustrations....

Updated edition of the ultimate guide to collector car restoration, with essential and easy to use information on everything from tools to techniques and from brakes and wheels. ...

The market for used motorcycles is vast and deep, with many popular motorcycles available for a fraction of what they cost when new even a few years ago. With a little hard...

Understanding fuel injection and engine management systems is the key to building a higher performance automobile. Engine-control expert Jeff Hartman covers everything from basic fuel injection to the latest engine management technology....

Engine control expert Jeff Hartman explains everything from the basics of engine management to the building of complicated project cars. Hartman has substantially updated the material from his 1993 MBI book. ...

 From electronic ignition to electronic fuel injection, slipper clutches to traction control, today’s motorcycles are made up of much more than an engine, frame, and two wheels. And, just as the bikes...

How to choose a scanner, how to use it, and what the codes mean....

From a brief history of welding to an overview of its techniques, safety practices, and tools, this is the book that no do-it-yourself builder or mechanic should be without. ...

Updates the classic handbook to include recent models; details projects and parts for all models and systems, and lists suppliers and retailers....

The Mazda Miata MX-5 has been a popular car among automotive enthusiasts for more than a decade, and hardly a single one of the more than 500,000 sold has not been customized...

How to select, repair, and customize a used model, with over 15 projects to enhance the performance and appearance of any Mazda Miata, with full details on required parts, cost, time, tools,...

A complete guide to buying, maintaining, modifying, and rebuilding small-displacement motorcycles--with information on various models from mini motocross racers to popular playbikes....

Modern Motorcycle Technology offers motorcyclists an up-to-the-minute technical overview and explanation for all the major mechanical and electrical systems comprising their motorcycle....

The painting techniques used by the establish professionals on the popular Discovery Channel series by the same name are brought to life in this illustrated how-to book. ...

The techniques used by the gearhead geniuses on the amazingly popular Discovery Channel series, "Monster Garage, are brought to life in this illustrated how-to book. ...

Whether it's changing a tire, lubricating a cable, replacing a chain, or setting up suspension components, The Motocross and Off-Road Motorcycle Setup Guide is an essential tool for anyone who rides in...

A user-friendly guide to understanding, diagnosing, and fixing the electrical systems and components that make a bike run--or falter....

The ultimate Mustang restoration guide is packed with photos and data to ensure authenticity in every detail. ...

Clear, step-by-step instructions for installing and using a successful nitrous system--from preparing your engine to tuning it for maximum performance and safe operation. ...

This complete guide to high-quality welding, with easy-to-understand text and over 200 photographs, makes it simple to achieve perfect welds. ...

These value-packed guides feature hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information necessary to restore interiors, exteriors, wiring, engines, transmissions, and accessories to factory-original condition. ...

Detailed tricks and techniques for enhancing the performance of air-cooled Porsche 911s, from the subtle to the extreme, with added info on maintenance, tune-ups, and resources....

Practical Fabrication and Assembly Techniques guides enthusiasts through the most essential processes for assembling a high-performance engine, car, or motorcycle....

Based on Thede's world-famous Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make a bike handle like a pro's....

Sheet metal fabrication--from fins and fenders to art--with all the necessary information on tools, preparations, materials, forms, mock-ups, and much more. ...

A thorough, newly illustrated update to Cameron's bestselling Handbook, covering a decade's dramatic changes in sportbike technology--fuel management, suspension, tire technology, brake systems, and more....

The Supercharging Performance Handbook covers all aspects of supercharging a vehicle, whether carbureted or fuel-injected. Packed with thorough explanations of the different types of superchargers and aftercoolers available, expert guidance to help...

This complete guide to forced induction modifications covers every aspect of the process, from assessing desired power goals and choosing the right aftermarket system, to engine preparation, necessary tools, installation procedures, driveability...

The definitive resource on turbocharging-from ignition to intercooler, exhaust to EMS, for every kind of engine-whether you're building from scratch, converting, or troubleshooting....