How to Build Tri-Five Chevy TrucksHP1259 [Paperback]

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: HP Trade (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557882592
• ISBN-13: 978-1557882592
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,975,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars How to build tri-five chevy trucks, May 25, 2000

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MK (Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Build Tri-Five Chevy TrucksHP1259 (Paperback)

This book has lots of good information and step by step instruction and picture on suspension and running gear up -grades for 55-57 chevy trucks. The book explaines several different front suspension upgrades and goes through step by step instalations of several of the options. This book is good for the begining and expert machanic and i would recomend it to anybody interested in this vintage of chevy trucks. [e-mail]

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 26, 2008

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Dawoodster "dawoodster2" (Menifee, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Build Tri-Five Chevy TrucksHP1259 (Paperback)

First, I'm not sure why the first reviewer gave it two stars when his review is all positive and he recommends it.

Generally, this is a compilation of articles from Truckin' magazine. It is set up in four sections:

1) How to buy... great info on what to look for, especially known problem areas, e.g., common rust spots. Also helps with differences in years and Chevy vs GMC. Very helpful if you're starting to look for a project truck.

2) Chassis/Suspension... Again, good info with articles on several after market front IFS, like TCI's, and putting in a camaro front clip; installing a 4 link in back; even a sidebar on cutting a long bed frame down to a short bed

3) Engine & DT... A bit more generic info here on building a 327, 700R4, etc. But, some specifics too, like engine swaps.

4) Body... Again, a good mixture of generic and specific info; installing new floors, replacing rust spots with patch panels, tilt hoods and bed info.

All in all, a great book to get you started and to reference later.