Engineering Street Rods (Practical Hot Rodder's Guide) (Paperback)

~ Larry O'Toole (Author) "Nothing Helps you learn faster than hands-on experience..." (more)
Key Phrases: own street rod, average street rod, street rod project, Holden Torana, Chassis Engineering (more...)

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Product Description

Building a street rod is a rewarding experience. Nothing quite matches the sense of achievement gained from having done it yourself. But most hot rodders have neither the time nor resources to complete all or even a major portion of the work on their street rod. Still, it's important to have a basic understanding of the engineering principles involved in building a safe and reliable street rod. Author Larry O'Toole gives the average street rodder a more complete understanding of what it takes to build his or her own machine, secure in the knowledge that the car's design and components comply with safe engineering practices.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Graffiti Publications (February 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0949398810
• ISBN-13: 978-0949398819
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #587,104 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The answers to todays street rod builder questions., September 20, 1999

By	Jay Carnine (Visalia, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This book has the answers to the questions that are asked by both the new builder, and those that have done a few cars.

Not just another tired litany of buying this part or that part and simply bolting it on as most American street rod oriented publishers recommend. Rather, good solid information on how to do it yourself, making many of the components from scratch at home.

The book is loaded with good clear B&W photos of works in progress, bare chassis and the like. Lots of good written information in the text as well. Basic construction on all aspects of street rods is covered as well as advanced engineering techniques.

The typical street rod under construction is covered from stem to stern so to speak, and you'll even find things like installing windshield wipers, hidden washer bottles and defrosters. All in all, a most interesting read.

Since it's a book that focuses on Australian street rod building the steering is on the wrong side for US cars, but that's easy enough to figure out.

Lots of good information here and I recommend it highly.