Challenger and Barracuda Restoration Guide, 1967-74 (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

by Paul Herd (Author) "By federal law, every automobile sold or made in the United States must have a vehicle identification number, or VIN for short..." (more)
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Revive the muscular good looks and horsepower of your E-body! This helpful guide contains hundreds of detailed photos, factory illustrations, and helpful data tables covering everything from decoding VIN tags to applying the correct finish to virtually every part on your car. All the information you'll ever need to authentically restore your monster-engine musclecar to show-winning perfection!

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Product Details Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (March 15, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 0760302073 ISBN-13: 978-0760302071 Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,209 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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distributor identification numbers, model year new motor vehicles, emission decal, different bezels, fender tag, unsilenced air cleaner, striker post, used part number, painted gloss black, axle package, booster chamber, rear armrests, sill moldings, multiple carburetors, hour speedometer, different part number, casting date, breather cap, hood hinge, casting number, paint code, inner fender, air cleaner assembly, trim ring, clutch disc

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Information not "restoration", May 25, 2000 By  "suncuda" (Fernley, NV United States) - See all my reviews This is a great book of information , but definately NOT a "restoration" guide. It provides good information about the options and details to each year make and model but not much more. If you are looking for details about restoring your car (chalk marks, correct finish's, fasteners, etc) keep looking elsewhere. There are also numerous errors contained in this book as well as the "Charger, Roadrunner, Superbee Authentic Resto Guide" written by the same author, no surprise there! Buy it for the information, but don't think you're gonna take home any show trophies after reading it . 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for most details about these great cars, February 1, 1999 By A Customer This book provides valuable illustrations and photos of these beautiful automobiles, and also some of the little known details that can help make your restoration complete. Don't expect this to be the only resource you'll need to complete a concours restoration, but you'll find it extremely useful for coming to understand the different options that were available for your model year, and more importantly, those little things that were unique to a particular year model. I've found it to be a very helpful resource for my first restoration, a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S. 22 of 26 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars not a restoration book!, August 23, 2000 By  James A Town "town_james" (Livermore, CA) - See all my reviews If you want to know what the proper tire pressure for a 'cuda or challenger was or what color the aircleaner was, get this book. If you want help or guidance fixing up your car, look elsewhere. This book will tell you all about what the original specifications were for these cars (which might be helpful to some) but has no information on how to repair them to the point where knowing which direction a sticker faced would help.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Challenger restoration This is a good reference book to have but you will need an assembly manual to tackle a restoration. The book has very little in the way of practical restoration tips and a lot of... Read more Published 6 months ago by Brian Chew Sr. 4.0 out of 5 stars Restoration Guide Very good reference book for Mopar restorations. I wouldn't start to restore a project car without it. Published 10 months ago by Jerry D. Brewer 5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ,NICE GIFT & VERY HELPFUL INFORMATION IF YOU REALLY LOVE OLD CLASSIC CARS, I'D REALLY RECOMMEND GETTING THIS BOOK. (VERY DETAILED INFORMATION!) Published on November 10, 2006 by Constance Dellaquila 3.0 out of 5 stars Good E-body reference, but... This book is well organized and has a plethora of useful information, including part numbers and photographs. Read more Published on September 13, 2006 by Trismegistus 4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference source This book is loaded with info, codes, casting numbers, diagrams, and photos. There is a lot of useful info. Read more Published on January 19, 2006 by SSHAKERR Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (March 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760302073
• ISBN-13: 978-0760302071
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,209 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Information not "restoration", May 25, 2000

By	"suncuda" (Fernley, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This is a great book of information , but definately NOT a "restoration" guide. It provides good information about the options and details to each year make and model but not much more. If you are looking for details about restoring your car (chalk marks, correct finish's, fasteners, etc) keep looking elsewhere. There are also numerous errors contained in this book as well as the "Charger, Roadrunner, Superbee Authentic Resto Guide" written by the same author, no surprise there! Buy it for the information, but don't think you're gonna take home any show trophies after reading it .

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for most details about these great cars, February 1, 1999

By A Customer

This book provides valuable illustrations and photos of these beautiful automobiles, and also some of the little known details that can help make your restoration complete.

Don't expect this to be the only resource you'll need to complete a concours restoration, but you'll find it extremely useful for coming to understand the different options that were available for your model year, and more importantly, those little things that were unique to a particular year model.

I've found it to be a very helpful resource for my first restoration, a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not a restoration book!, August 23, 2000

By	James A Town "town_james" (Livermore, CA) - See all my reviews

If you want to know what the proper tire pressure for a 'cuda or challenger was or what color the aircleaner was, get this book. If you want help or guidance fixing up your car, look elsewhere. This book will tell you all about what the original specifications were for these cars (which might be helpful to some) but has no information on how to repair them to the point where knowing which direction a sticker faced would help.