The Car Builder's Handbook

By: Doug McCleary .

The Car Builder's Handbook - Tips and Techniques For Builders of Kit Cars and Street Rods.

Building a kit car or street rod from the ground up requires knowledge and skill in virtually every area, from chassis to bodywork to powertrain and electrical.
This book is a supplemental guide that provides basic tips, techniques, and background information to help make every project a success.

Inside you'll find sections on all phases of a typical project, including:
Donor cars, Budgeting, Tools etc, Chassis (brakes, shocks, painting, steering etc) Powertrain & Drivetrain (choosing, selecting modifications, transmissions, fuel systems, exhaust, cooling, driveshaft, etc). Body (working with fiberglass, mounting and adjusting panels, paint prep, roll bars, electrical) and Interiors (gauges, sound systems, trim, upholstery, seat belts, seats etc)

If you're engaged in a partial or ground up kit car or street rod project, or just want to improve your basic automotive skills, you'll find The Car Builders Handbook to be an invaluable asset.

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