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For as long as young men have been channeling, chopping, and hopping up rods and customs, women-whether loyal girlfriends or trouble-seeking 'bad girls'-have been integral to the scene. In this unique portfolio evoking great 1950s pin-up artists like Vargas and Elvgren, talented photographer David Perry depicts models in and out of cherry-picked rods and customs and wearing painstakingly chosen period dress and hairstyles. More than 100 photos present these modern-day pin-ups under three themes: Garage, Cruising, and Race. In addition, essays explore each topic and are accompanied by pulp ...
From one of the true legends in hot rodding comes the most complete and up-to-date guide to building hot rod chassis ever offered. Applicable to any make car or pickup truck, this guide covers frame repair, modification and construction, how to correctly install independent front and rear suspensions, solid front and rear axles, how to select springs, shocks, brakes and steering, how to make your hot rod handle, and more.
Our friend Dennis Parks purchased and assembled our Speedway Track-T Roadster and documented each step required in this book. This is the perfect companion book for anyone considering this or any other T build. 192 pages.
By Bill Fisher and Bob Waer. For 396, 402, 427 & 454. Lists special buys on factory equipment, specs on clearance, torque, info on tuning, headers, manifolds, heads, valves, & pistons. 160 pages.
Start to finish construction of a Model A from front to back and top to bottom. Applies to almost any Ford street rod. 270 photos. 176 pages.
Build your own flathead roadster just as it would have been built in the 1950s! Using a 1929 Ford Model A, this guide follows its construction from start to fantastic finish. Bishop begins with a wealth of expert advice on planning your project, finding traditional parts, and acquiring the tools, time, space, and services needed. From frame, front suspension and steering, to brakes, engine and transmission, Bishop's expert approach is fully illustrated with specially commissioned photos and line drawings. 250 photos. 160 pages.
A collection of the best articles featured in Hot Rod Magazine from 1949-1959 is featured in one of these books. You'll see the most modern cars, parts and tech tips of the era in this book. 160 pages.
By Bill Fisher and Bob Waar. High performance guide to 1955- 1972 265-400 CID. Covers heads, boring and stroking, carbs, cams, cranks, blueprinting, exhaust and ignition. 192 pages.
By Larry Shepard. Covers all LA Series engines '64-up. Explains tuning tips, block prep, cranks, rods, pistons, cylinder head modifications. induction systems and more. 165 pages.
One of Tom Medley's books. This book features the Wes Cooper Collection, 100 mph jalopies on the desert, and brief biographies on 1930's, 1940's and 1950's ledgends Chuck Abbott, Stan Betz, Don Francisco, Duffy Livingstone, AK Miller, Johnny Price, and Bob Rufi. 181 pages.
If your idea of a hot rod is a massive engine, multiple blowers, huge tires and exotic designs...then you'd better get one of these outrageous books. 200 photos. 112 pages in this book.
Whether you are restoring an early Ford or building a period-correct hot rod, this book is for you. It covers all aspects of what to look for and expect when rebuilding the 1932-1950 Ford 3-speed tranny.Full of photos, drawings, part numbers, specifications and other impossible-to-find tips and knowledge. 63 pages.
These steering column features a 1-3/4" polished stainless steel tube, real ball bearings for smooth shaft operation and a polished aluminum quick release hub that will accept the common Grant steering wheel 3-bolt pattern. It just doesn't get any cooler than this!
There is no reason not to run an aluminum radiator in your '32 Ford hot rod anymore. At first people were leery they would not stand up to vibration. Then they thought they would be damaged easily. And then there is the cost issue. Our radiators have stood the test of time and have proven themselves to be reliable, tough and efficient in both cooling and cost.
You don't have to look any farther for tubular control arms for your hot rod. Full .120 wall, 1" diameter tubing, fixture welded and features screw-in ball joints and no-squeak bushings. Will work with nearly any stock or aftermarket crossmember.