Customer Reviews

How to Build A 1935-1940 Ford Street Rod HP1493

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This book tells you how to put a kit together. It has nothing to do with building a street rod from an actual Ford Car. The title misrepresents the contents.

Nice photos etc. However, the detail is no more than what you would find if you've read any of the major magazines like Street Rodder, Rod & Custom and others. If you are brand new to the hobby or are building a fiberglass rod (and I have nothing against a glass car) it is a fine book. If you are looking for something that explains the problem areas of a steel car, how to avoid or overcome issues with a body or frame that is over 70 years old, this book is a total waste of money and time. I did find an acceptable use for the book instead of returning it, the 14 year old kid down the street was very interested in my newly acquired 40 Ford Coupe, he thought the book was a wonderful gift so it worked well as promotion of the hot rodding culture.

Very little useful info. Had ordered another book on Model A's put out by Street Rodder and was expecting the same helpful kind of book. Very disappointing!

I was greatly disappointed by this book. I had hoped it would contain information about various ways to build the car, for example the difference between parallel leaf springs, the transverse spring or coil-overs. I had even hoped that they would compare the required modifications for some of the more popular engine choices. It is basically the same information you get in a magazine written by people who visit rod shops and write what they do. It doesn't explain the various build options. It simply presents how one rod shop builds a fiberglass car using a pre-built frame with a crate motor.

The title should be one way to assemble a 35-40 Ford

The book was jsut what i had ordered and gives step by step illistration of the build process.

Was worth the purchase price but not exactly what I was after, I am satisfied with the book!

This book is about building a fiberglass car with all components bought. if that's what you want this book is for you, if you want to build an original it is not.

This book is very good for the money and the new rodder.
Only draw back for me was that there was very little on the 37 I am building. Focus is on 36 and 40.
Good for your library though if you are a first time builder like me.
I was very pleased with the condition(new) and the seller.