
Hot Rods
Roadsters, Coupes, Customs
Dain Gingerelli(Author)
Motorbooks (Publisher)
Published on 19. July 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7603-3516-1 (ISBN)
Description
When it comes to building your hot rod, youre faced with choices for everything from which go-fast goodies to slap on your mill to what paint and other eye candy might define your rod more than anything else. And when it comes to a hot rod, parts arent just parts; its all in how they come together--either it works or it doesnt. This new Motorbooks Idea Book covers every system of a traditional hot rodbe it roadster, coupe, or tubillustrating with hundreds of color photos the various options for frame rails, suspension, steering, brakes, wheels and tires, drivetrain, electrics, cooling, body, interior, and paint. Looking through this book, youll be able to assess which choices fit your aesthetic sensibility as well as how they suit your plan to use your hot rod. Youll also get the big picture--a clear idea of how some choices work together and others just dont mesh in the same car. Whether youre looking for inspiration or practical answers, this book will guide you from off-the-shelf, fabricated, and even found parts and pieces to the finished hot rod of your dreams.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Target group
Interest Age: From 5 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
633 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7603-3516-1 (9780760335161)
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E-Book
07/2009
Motorbooks
€24.49
Available for download
Person
Dain Gingerelli began writing for motorcycle and automotive magazines in 1970. Hes been an editor for six motorcycle magazines, and hes authored numerous hot rod books for Motorbooks. His motorcycle titles include 365 Motorcycles You Must Ride and Harley-Davidson Museum Masterpieces.