One of the most popular classic cars on the road today, Chevrolets built between 1955 and 1957 have spawned a veritable cult of fans. For the 150,000 Classic Chevy owners here is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to keeping their Chevrolets in top showroom condition. Includes information on chassis upgrades, paint and bodywork, engine tuning, restoration, and much more.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} Apple Pie. Baseball. Tri-Five Chevys. The iconic three-year run of arguably the most recognizable body style of all time continues to resonate with enthusiasts more than 60 years after these cars were first created. What stands out to most fans besides the styling is the vast amount of configurations these cars were offered in. Stripped down (One-Fifty) or dolled up (Bel Air convertible), a Tri-Five could be ordered in as many as 21 different models in 1956. This extensive assortment of offerings make a book of this nature a must have for hobbyists. What interior color combos could be had in a Two-Ten Delray Club Coupe? Could you get fuel injection on a ’57 Nomad? How do I decipher my cowl tag? Author Patrick Hill addresses these questions fully to assist you in returning your Tri-Five back to its factory stock appearance. Full of codes, charts, parts numbers, and facts, this book will be a resource for decades to come. With the Tri-Five Chevrolet Data and ID Guide: 1955, 1956, 1957, you will have a book capable of fitting in your back pocket that has so much information you will feel as though you were a salesperson at a Chevy dealership in the mid 1950s.
A collection of technical articles from "Lowrider" magazine that provide information on a variety of topics related to lowriders, including engine modifications, detailing, custom interior modifications, and choosing proper tires and wheels.
A comprehensive how-to book compiled by the editors of Super Chevy Magazine. Subjects include: how-to articles on every facet of modifying and restoring Chevy Novas built between 1963 and 1967. Featured parts include engines, drivetrains, suspension, interiors, and body work.
Imagine transforming a flat sheet of aluminum alloy into an attractive hood scoop. Or designing and making your own aluminum wheel tubs, floorpan and dashboard for your street machine. How about learning to design and build your own body panels, manifolds, brackets and fuel tanks? These are just a few of the many tips and techniques shared by master metal craftsman Ron Fournier. Author of HP's award-winning Metal Fabricator's Handbook, Fournier packs decades of experience designing and shaping sheet metal components for Indy cars, drag race cars, road racers, street rods and street machines into 144 pages. You'll find tips on: · Setting up your own shop · Selecting and using basic hand tools · Proper use of English wheels, beaders, rollers, brakes and power hammers · Pattern design and proper sheet metal selection · Basic metal shaping techniques · The art of hammer forming · Proper riveting techniques · And finally, tips on restoring original sheet metal Whether you're restoring a '32 Ford, constructing a race car, building a show-winning street rod or street machine, or perhaps developing your skills for work in the metal industry, you'll find the information in this book invaluable, and a perfect addition to any home automotive library.
Chassis and suspension modifications for Chevy, Ford, Jeep and Dodge trucks. Includes sections on lift kits, shocks, springs, chassis modifications for off-road use, tires and wheels.
Provides tips and techniques for constructing the body, chassis, powertrain and drivertrain, and interior, and covers all aspects of planning a project
