How to Build Hot Rod Chassis (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

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Product Description

The ultimate in hot rod chassis design and construction guides enthusiasts through all the ins and outs of successfully building a chassis that combines classic 1950s styling with 21st century performance. Author Tim Remus has gleaned the very best tips and techniques for frames, suspension, steering, brakes, and wheels from many chassis shops.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (April 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760308365
• ISBN-13: 978-0760308363
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #236,429 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You can do better, September 14, 2007

By	Karl H. Voigt - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For the price, this is too simple and basic a book. It's limited in terms of a very few vendors and a limited number of car types primarilly pre-1940 hot rods. Sometimes it's almost like a protracted ad for "SO-CAL" products. You can get as good or better information and advice by looking through old issues of "Street Rodder" and "Hot Rod" magazines.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not much of a reference book, May 22, 2007

By	S. falconer "Olds guy" (Chi-town) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pretty limited info. Very little theory. Shows them building a few kits.

4.0 out of 5 stars Build a hot rod, May 10, 2009

By	Larry Owens - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are planning to build a hot rod this is a good place to start. this book gives a lot of valuable information. It does leave some things out though that I think should be included.