Car Techbooks

By: Eddie Paul . California customizer Eddie Paul has built everything from mechanical sharks, to spectacular hot rods, to movie cars for the Fast & Furious. But long before he was a custom car whiz, Paul was a basic paint and bodywork man, honing...

By: Herb Martinez . In Herb Martinez's Guide to Pinstriping, Martinez shares the fundamentals, techniques, tips and tricks that have made him one of the world's most accomplished stripers. You'll learn how to: Select the proper paint, brushes, tapes...

By: Jon Kosmoski . When it comes to custom painting, there is one name better known than all the others, and that name is Jon Kosmoski. With this book Jon uses over 350 colour photos to illustrate his explanations of panel preparation, gun control, kandy...

By: Tim Phelps . Flame painting first lit up the hot rod world more than 50 years ago-and it's still burning strong. At the heart of the art are a handful of innovators who have pushed the tradition to ever-greater heights over the past half-century-and...

By: Bruce Caldwell . - Updated Edition - 2011 Every gearhead knows that flames are the ultimate way to make a statement with your ride. Applied to a hot rod, motorcycle, pickup truck, or tool box, a flame paint job is a great way to make a beautiful,...

By: Jon Kosmoski . The name Jon Kosmoski means custom paint and quality paint products. In this fourth edition Kustom Painting Secrets Jon shares 30 years of experience - painting everything from kustom cars to hot rods and motorcycles. Learn how to set...

By: Timothy Remus . Since the days of Von Dutch, hot rod and motorcycle enthusiasts have used pinstripes both as stand-alone art, and as a compliment to a flame or graphic paint job. Timothy Remus uses over 500 color images to present the work of 11...

By: Alan Johnson . Even before the heyday of Von Dutch and Big Daddy, the ultimate way to personalize your car or motorcycle was to lay some wicked lines on top of the paintwork. Done with a steady hand and an eye for style, pinstripes speak volumes. In...

By: Dr. John Craft . In the early days of stock car racing, the cars lived up to their names. Many were, according to NASCAR rules in the fifties, "Strictly Stock." The cars ran with unmodified engines and stock suspensions, tires, interiors,...

By: Wayne Scraba . It offer helpful secrets, suggestions, techniques and hints to solve common problems and generally enhance all areas of a car's performance, whether it's for the street or for the track. The tips are grouped in sections of engines,...

By: John Lawlor . Auto Math Handbook - This book illustrates the mathematical calculators important to the automotive enthusiast, and includes explanations, application, calculation and examples of combustion chamber volume, horsepower, torque,...

By: John Baechtel . How to select and install high performance crate motors: Mail order engines Factory engines Sources guide Power rating Short blocks Engine kits Hardware Accessories Installation tips Startup tips Chevy, Ford & Mopar   Other...