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Author: Dennis Overholser
Publisher: Wolfgang Publications
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781929133307
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe one job we dread in car maintenance, repair and upgrading is the wiring. This work covers topics that include the basics of DC electricity; installation of additional circuits; choosing and installing the best battery, starter and alternator; installation of the gauges; and wiring a complete scratch-built hot rod.
Author: Dennis W. Parks, John Kimbrough
Publisher:
Published:
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1610597966
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Mike Bishop Vern Tardel
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 102
ISBN-13: 9781610609777
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Dennis Parks
Publisher:
Published:
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781610609715
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is designed for anyone who has ever seen a hot rod and wondered, "How do I build one of those?" Whether you're a newcomer to the hobby or a seasoned, experienced builder, this book covers every aspect of building a hot rod from start to finish. Author Dennis Parks helps the reader select the right vehicle to build and leads them through the process of making it happen. He answers basic questions and sheds light on the entire process of building a hot rod with lots of no-nonsense advice for any degree of builder.
Author: Inkwell Co. Inc.
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1987-01-01
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9780895862389
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen it’s time to wire your car, whether it’s a restoration project, race car, kit car, trailer, or street rod, don’t be intimidated; wire it yourself. Jim Horner shares his years of experience and cuts through the technical jargon to show you how. Learn about basic electrical theory, how various electrical components work and drawing circuit diagrams. Includes tips on using electrical test equipment and troubleshooting electrical circuits. Choose the right components, build your own wiring harness, and install them by following the step-by-step instructions. Profusely illustrated with over 350 photos, drawings, and diagrams. Suppliers list included.
Author: Dennis W. Parks
Publisher:
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Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781610609661
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ever-escalating cost of building or buying a hot rod is leaving more and more would-be hot rodders behind. This book will get those hopefuls off the sidelines by showing how a hot rod can be built for less than the cost of, say, a new Hyundai. Author Dennis Parks documents his own project--building a quintessentially cool Model T roadster from a "Track-T" kit--showing in step-by-step detail how to turn a pile of parts into a rockin hot rod. He provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide for building a car of your own. The advice and instructions cover every aspect of an affordable hot rod build, from establishing the target vehicle and budget, to finding parts, building the car, and fine tuning the finished vehicle on the road. With Parks' money-saving tips and photo-supported how-to sequences, virtually anyone with minimal mechanical skills and the will to use them can be sure of building their hot rod right, and for the right price. The book also includes a full resource guide and recommendations for further reading.
Author: Tony Candela
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Published: 2015-05-15
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1613252293
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCountless collector car owners are skilled at performing mechanical work, but for many of them, electrical work seems like a black art, too complicated and too confusing. However, electrical upgrades are absolutely essential for a high-performance classic car or a modified car to perform at its best. With a firm understanding of the fundamentals, you can take this comprehensive guide and complete a wide range of electrical projects that enhance the performance and functionality of a vehicle. In this revised edition (formerly titled Automotive Electrical Performance Projects) brilliant color photos and explanatory step-by-step captions detail the installation of the most popular, functional, and beneficial upgrades for enthusiasts of varying skill levels. Just a few of the projects included are: maximizing performance of electric fans; installing electronic gauges; upgrading charging systems; and installing a complete aftermarket wiring harness, which is no small task. Each facet is covered in amazing detail. Veteran author Tony Candela, who wrote CarTech's previous best-selling title Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems, moves beyond the theoretical and into real-world applications with this exciting and detailed follow-up. This Volume 2 is essential for any enthusiast looking to upgrade his or her classic vehicle to modern standards, and for putting all the knowledge learned in Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems into practice.
Author: Bill Fisher
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1987-01-01
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780912656038
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFire and ice . . . that’s what you get when you take the cool looks of the Volkswagen Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Squareback or Fastback and unleash the hot performance of the air-cooled VW engine. How to hot Rod Volkswagen Engines gives the real skinny for breathing-on, blueprinting and bulletproofing your air-cooled Vee-dub. Street, custom, kit car, off-road, or full-race, this book gives you all the air-cooled engine-building basics to find and put to the pavement hidden horsepower. Includes tips on carburetion, ignition and exhaust tuning, case beefing, cylinder-head flow work, camshaft selection, lubrication and cooling upgrades, 6-to 12-volt conversions and much more. Plus there’s a natty 6-page history of the origins of the first air-cooled VW engines. Go ahead. You deserve it! Double or triple the output of your air-cooled Volkswagen. Or add 10-15 horsepower with easy bolt-on mods. Mild or wild, do it the right way—with this book. More than 300 photos, drawings and charts to guide you through your VW’s innards. And don’t look back.
Author: Larry Shepard
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2003-03-04
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781557884053
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines is a completely revised, updated edition of Larry Shepard’s classic, first published in 1989. Inside you’ll find the latest, updated information to help modify your small-block A series Mopar for high performance, street, circle track, or drag racing. Also included are updated parts information and techniques for: - Block, cranks, pistons and rods - Cylinder heads - Camshafts and valvetrain - Blueprinting techniques - Step-by-step engine assembly guide - Oil, cooling, ignition and induction systems - Engine swapping guide - Engine installation and break-in tips - Casting numbers and torque specs New part numbers, photos, parts combinations and illustrations highlight this classic handbook on how to build the ultimate small-block Mopar engine.
Author: Dennis W. Parks
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Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 1616730900
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