Standard Guide to Building Street Rods and Custom Cars [Paperback]

Ken Wickham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2002

Learn the secrets of how to build a hot street rod without going broke. Enthusiasts will learn step by step how to plan for and undertake a custom street rod project. Includes practical advice for the entire process, such as how to assemble a budget and a game plan. Chapters cover in detail each step of building a custom street rod including chassis, engine, bodywork, painting, upholstery, and tips to keep the car looking sharp. Time and money-saving tips and tricks are included throughout, such as whether to use steel or fiberglass. Generously illustrated, this book contains both in-progress how-to photos and inspiring photos of completed street rods. Hobbyists will save time and money and avoid costly mistakes.
- Plan and undertake a custom street rod project
- Garner time and money-saving tips and tricks
- Emphasis placed on safety
- Illustrations show major steps

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873494415
• ISBN-13: 978-0873494410
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,356,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best guides on building your own car., September 12, 2004

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Chris Sellick (South Australia,Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Guide to Building Street Rods and Custom Cars (Paperback)

This book covers the various topics of building a car/hot rod from scratch.If you want to build a rod,custom or kit car then this book offers good advice that will help anyone.For a book of its size,the content and price then this book is an inexpensive guide to your next project.Its great value.

I also recommend this book:
"How to build a hot rod".By Dennis w.Parks.
(ISBN:0-7603-1304-0).

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Author, September 10, 2002

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ken wickham (Austin ,TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Guide to Building Street Rods and Custom Cars (Paperback)

Ok, you have to expect that I would rate my own book 5 stars - who wouldn't? I'm proud of this book because it is different from other hot rod books. Most rod books are titled "Hot Rods by Me - the Legend!" and they only give you one point of view - the author's. I have been involved with old cars for years but rather than give my single point of view, I interviewed hot rod shops all over the country so you could gain the expertise of multiple professionals at once. The single reason for failed hot rod projects is the lack of planning. This book helps you plan the entire project. You will be able to set budgets, goals, inspect shops and assess your skills to see what steps you can do yourself. The book is packed with online resources for shops and part suppliers; and is a must for any new hot rodder! If you are using a classic body, my first book, "Modern Techniques for Auto Restoration" may be helpful too. Good luck!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars LOT'S OF GOOD INFO., July 26, 2006

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T. Brown (LINCOLN, MO.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Guide to Building Street Rods and Custom Cars (Paperback)

GOOD BOOK WITH A NICE LAY OUT FOR WORKING,WITH LOT'S OF INFO ON HOW TO DO THE WORK AND WHERE TO TAKE IT TO GET THE WORK DONE(IF IT'S MORE THAN YOUR ABILITIES WILL ALOW YOU TO TRY)READ IT FRONT TO BACK FIRST NIGHT I GOT IT.