Author: Gary Anderso
Publisher: Motorbook
Keywords: motorbooks, workshop, guide, restoration, healey, austin
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2000-06-05
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0760306737
ISBN-13: 9780760306734

Although Austin-Healeys were built in Great Britain, they were designed to appeal to Americans-in fact, Austin-Healey exported 89 percent of their cars to the United States. Among these automobiles, the 100 and 3000 Series-or "Big Healeys"-produced from 1953 through 1968 were the fastest and most glamorous. Today, a properly restored model can fetch anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000 at auction, while a healthy aftermarket serves Austin-Healey enthusiasts who can find a ready supply of project cars in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. All the parts and accessories needed to conduct a complete factory

Author: Carroll Smith
Publisher: Motorbook
Keywords: handbook, motorbooks, workshop, plumbing, fasteners, smith, nuts, bolts, carroll
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 1990-08-05
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0879384069
ISBN-13: 9780879384067

This complete guide analyzes the thousands of options available and shows you how to choose the correct fastener for any application, whether it be racing, street performance or restoration. Plus important information on thread cutting, torque, material selection, inserts, panel fasteners and much more.

Author: Jeff Hartma
Publisher: Motorbook
Keywords: motorbooks, workshop, systems, management, modify, engine, tune
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2004-01-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0760315825
ISBN-13: 9780760315828

Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience and a background of more than 1,000 magazine articles on the subject, engine control expert Jeff Hartman explains everything from the basics of engine management to the building of complicated project cars. Hartman has substantially updated the material from his 1993 MBI book Fuel Injection (0-879387-43-2) to address the incredible developments in automotive fuel injection technology from the past decade, including the multitude of import cars that are the subject of so much hot rodding today. Hartman’s text is extremely detailed and logica

Author: Dennis W. Park
Publisher: Motorbook
Keywords: workshop, motorbooks, car, paint
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2003-10-12
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 0760315833
ISBN-13: 9780760315835

Everything you need to know and everything you need to do to have perfect paint on your specialty car. Whether its a concours-quality restoration or a ground-pounding hot rod, this book will fit your painting interests. The auto body and paint business is changing at an incredibly fast rate, mainly in response to environmental rules and regulations. This book emphasizes what parts of the job a hobbyist can, and should, do himself and what should be left to the pros. Topics include: Tools, equipment, and safety Planning the paint job Environmental concerns; Types of paint and materials Removing

Author: Billy Lane
Publisher: Motorbook
Keywords: bobbers, customs, motorbooks, workshop, choppers, school, lane, build, old, billy
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 2006-02-04
List price: $25.95
ISBN-10: 076032168X
ISBN-13: 9780760321683

Billy Lane is the fastest-rising star among the high-profile custom chopper builders, and in this book he offers many of his secrets for building a chopper that will stand out in a crowd. This is the ultimate resource for any chopper builder—a book designed as a step-by-step guide to building any type of custom motorcycle. This book also covers custom-building beyond the chopper genre, including the building of "bobbers," an old-school style of custom that has been revived as a hot trend. Predating choppers, they are on the cutting edge of current biker "cool," for real riding, and are much s

Author: Don Alexander
Publisher: Motorbook
Keywords: techniques, driving, car, stock
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2002-01-11
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0760309582
ISBN-13: 9780760309582

Whether the reader wants to knows how their NASCAR heroes achieve their superspeedway feats or how to get the most of their own cars at the local track on Friday nights, this illustrated guide provides the answers. Topics like positioning, drafting, passing, cornering, proper lines and pit strategies are illustrated with color photos and specially commissioned illustrations. Also featured are comments from top NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Ricky Rudd, Terry Labonte and Jeff Burton. A must-have guide for armchair fans as well as burgeoning local-track stars.

Author: Peter Sessler
Publisher: Motorbook
Keywords: book, red, car, muscle, chevrolet
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 1991-06-28
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0879385014
ISBN-13: 9780879385019

A complete and accurate statistical guide to the extremely popular Super Sport Chevys. 1967-72 Camaro SS; and 1965-73 Chevelle SS; and 1962-70 Impala SS. Colors, options, serial numbers, production totals, specs and facts. A vital fact book. Similar to the popular Corvette Black Book.