
Custom Cars
Coupes, Sedans, Pickups
Alan Mayes(Author)
Motorbooks (Publisher)
Published on 7. June 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7603-3760-8 (ISBN)
Description
Before beginning any custom car project, many choices must be made: body style, paint, upholstery, wheels and tires, engines, interior accessories, and more. By the end of the project, many thousands of dollars and hours will have been spentand hopefully wisely. Before beginning your own custom car or hiring a builder, it pays to develop a vision for your car, how you want it to stand out, and what you want it to express.In Custom Cars, noted author and motojournalist Alan Mayes explores each element of a custom car build in detail with hundreds of award-winning customs as examples. From postwar classics to more modern cruisers to complete custom builds, Mayes explains the various types of materials and styles available with hundreds of color photos to illustrate the challenges and benefits of each. Spend a little time designing your dream car with Alan Mayess Custom Cars and youre sure to create a real head-turner.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 270 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7603-3760-8 (9780760337608)
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Person
Alan Mayes is the managing editor of Ol Skool Rodz and Car Kulture DeLuxe, as well as the author of Old School Hot Rods, Old School Customs, and Old School Choppers. He lives in Tennessee.