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How to Build a Hot Rod Model A Ford

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Although this book follows the construction of a Model A, much of the information is extremely relevant to all makes and models of hot rods. If you are contemplating building a hot rod of any sort, but especially a Model A, this book will be very helpful. Informative text, along with good photos make this step by step documentation of a hot rod's buildup a must have for any hot rodders book collection.

This is a nicely put together book but it is filled with much more opinion than how to articles with one paragraph explinations of such items as rear ends. I didnt say the opinions are bad its just that this book should not have "How to" in the title. I was disappointed.

This book gives a very basic overview of the construction of a Model A street rod. There is a big difference between a street rod and a hot rod. This book covers the build up of a street rod, the author extols the virtues of the small block Chevy, run flat tires(?!), and billet wheels. There is very little actual how-to in this book, it consists mostly of opinion, and questionable opinion at that.

If you want to build a real hot rod and spend significantly less check out "How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" by Vern Tardel and Mike Bishop.

This book provided me with more information on building a model A hot rod chassis than any other book I have. I do feel it missed on some of the technical details on four bar rear suspensions and solid front axle layout.

This book is ok for someone who has never seen a Model A. Zero building info Just elementary and brief overview of what you need to tell whoever is going to actually do the work. Not a value buy.