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How to Build Shoebox Fords/Mercurys 1949-1954

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I have not seen a better book than this regarding the building of Custom Fords and Mercs.It covers in detail all of the standard body,and more importantly,mechanical modifications that are commonly done to these cars.There is a great wealth of ideas in here,including things you may not have thought about,or have heard of,but did not understand why or how these modifications were done.It is absolutely required reading for anyone who is planning to build,or have built for them,a Custom Car.Don't start without this book in hand!

This is a good basic book, but some of the sources depicted in the book are no longer around! The book is too old and should really be updated with modern suppliers of parts, services, etc. I believe the book is over 2o yrs. old?
Ted Mena, Florida

As a new owner of a 1950 Mercury and new member of the custom car world. I wanted to get as much information as I could about my 1950 Merc and the custom work previously done on it. This book had eveything that was done on my car in it.. The book also has a section with custom ideas from other owners, and because of it I am changing the entire front end of my car because of it. I am not much of a mechanic, and I am dealing with car shops I want to be as informed as possible. IF you own a Ford or Merc from the early 50's or you are planning on owning one. You Have to get this book. Thank You Tex Smith, and Randy Johnson for writing, and publishing company Motorbooks International for publishing this book. Get It.......