How to Build Hot Rod Chassis
From one of the true legends in hot rodding comes the most complete and up-to-date guide to building hot rod chassis ever offered. Applicable to any make car or pickup truck, this guide covers frame repair, modification and construction, how to correctly install independent front and rear suspensions, solid front and rear axles, how to select springs, shocks, brakes and steering, how to make your hot rod handle, and more. Paperback - 8-1/2' x 11' - 196 pages - 650 b/w photos
Four-Wheeler Chassis and Suspension Handbook
The key to making the most out of an off-road truck's performance on the rough terrain favored by enthusiasts lies with suspension and chassis modifications. In order to cover rocky climbs, deep mudholes, and other rugged obstacles, off-roaders modify the truck to give added ground clearance and increased articulation. Here, the best off-road articles from Four Wheeler magazine have been compiled to create this in-depth guide to maximizing off-road performance of your four-wheel-drive truck or SUV. The book covers lift kits, aftermarket suspension additions, articulation tricks, and drivetrain modifications.Paperback - 8-1/4' x 10-5/8' - 160 pp - 200 color, 100 b/w, 10 diagrams
Monster Garage: How to Customize Damn Near Anything
Monster Garage turns ordinary vehicles into mind-bending machines like the 'Doom Buggy,' a Mazda RX-7 converted into a sand dragster, the Ford Explorer converted into a garbage truck, and an ambulance converted into a wheelie machine. Jesse James and his crew will tap the experts used on the number one Discovery Channel show, Monster Garage, to create a comprehensive guide to customizing your car, motorcycle, mini-van, pick-up truck, toaster, . . . you get the idea. Each section will take you through the process of creating a Monster custom, from planning the project, through building custom bodywork, to adding bolt-on bits and custom paint. The techniques are explained through illustrated diagrams, formulas when necessary, and step-by-step original and Monster Garage archival photographs.Paperback - 8-1/4' x 10-5/8' - 224 pages - 300 color
Jon Kosmoski's Kustom Painting Secrets
Subtitled: How to Paint Your Car, Motorcycle, Truck, Street Rod. For more than 30 years Jon Kosmoski has been experimenting and mixing custom paints from his House of Kolor. Here Jon shows you how to set up your shop, how to apply primer, and how to put on the final topcoat. In the shop sequences provide a hands-on look at a variety of projects from simple paint application to complex art work. Sftbd., 8 1/2x 11, 128 pgs., 191 b&w ill., 25 color
Automotive Upholstery Handbook
In this revised edition, learn to make and install complete interiors in your car, truck or van. The author teaches you how to sew like an expert, and avoid costly mistakes. Learn to recover and build bench bucket seats, make headliners and carpets, plus how to build boat seats from scratch. Materials are described with specific recommendations for vinyl, cloth, velvet, leather, Nimbus, panel board, etc. Indispensable for anyone interested in upholstery. 2nd edition, Softbound, 8-1/2' x 11', 232 pages, 550+ black & white illustrations