Car restoration & repair books for auto mechanics and beginners
Whether you're an auto mechanics or a beginner, these books cover everything from basic maintenance to advanced techniques in car restoration and repair.
Car Restoration & Repair Books for Auto Mechanics and Beginners (251)
The Holley carburetor is an icon in the performance industry. Thirty, forty, even fifty years ago, if you looked under the hood of any modified or performance car, you more...
How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine. Complete details for rebuilding air-cooled engines in all chassis from 1961 - 1983: Beetles & Karmann Ghias (Type 1) Bus & Transporters (Types...
GM Turbo 350 Transmissions: How to Rebuild and Modify Only book on this subject in full color Step-by-step procedures guide the reader throughout Although not quite the heavy-duty performer as...
With the increasing popularity of GM's LS-series engine family, many enthusiasts are ready to rebuild. How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines is the first book of its kind to help you...
The Ford FE (Ford Edsel) engine is one of the most popular engines Ford ever produced, and it powered most Ford and Mercury cars and trucks from the late 50s to...
The small-block Chevrolet is easily the most popular V-8 engine ever built. It was introduced in 1955, and remained in production until the mid-1990s, powering legendary cars such as the...
The step-by-step guide to building YOUR dream sports car on a budget. The Tiger Avon and GTA are high-quality, high-performance roadsters based on readily available Ford Sierra mechanical components with...
In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and...
Proven methods for increasing horsepower in any engine. High-performance street and race engine builders are always looking for the latest techniques and combination of parts to build a better, stronger,...
Do not go to a swap meet or a junkyard without this book. As unique as the Mustang was it shares many things with other Ford models; Falcon, Fairlane and...
Throughout their impressive production run, the Chevy big-block engines underwent many updates and improvements. Understanding which parts are compatible and work best for your specific project is fundamental to a...
Today the 1964-1972 Chevelle remains a favorite with classic car owners. This guide will allow you to search for those parts that will fit your Chevelle. You may be surprised...
There were Mustangs, and then there were Mustangs. Ford wanted its new little Pony Car to appeal to the masses. Unfortunately, although road-going Mustangs were considered sporty, they were not...
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO CUSTOM INTERIOR STREET HOT ROD Expert trimmers Don Taylor and Ron Mangus share two lifetimes of auto upholstery experience and secrets in this fantastic book....
Volkswagen VW Air Cooled Engines Rebuild shop repair manual Covers rebuilding the VW Type 1, 2, and 3 engines beginning in the year 1961, when a significant redesign improved the...
How to Build Max-Performance Ford FE Engines The Ford FE (Ford Edsel) engine is one of the most popular engines Ford ever produced, and it powered most Ford and Mercury...
Welding is an art and skill that's essential for automotive fabrication, repair, and vehicle upgrades. It is also an important skill for countless household projects and industries. Some books show...
A must have for all Pontiac fans. Covers all interchange mechanical parts used on 1964-1972 Tempests; 1967-1972 Firebird; 1969-1972 Grand Prix; 1964-1967 2+2. From engine block to air cleaners; transmission...
Not to be outdone by Chrysler, Ford had to build and field its own race-duty big-block to compete with the 426 Hemi in drag and stock car racing. In competition...
Even though the first and second generation of small-block Chevy engines have been on the market forever, there is still a confusing array of configurations that this engine has been...
Covers all years and models of Ford & Mercury passenger car and Ford pickup engines: 332, 352, 352HP, 360, 361 Edsel, 390, 390HP, 410, 427, 428, 428CJ, 428SCJ; plus Ford...
You're building a hot rod. The first step is the chassis. If it's not right, the car won?t handle well. If it's really not right, the car might destroy itself. ...
What makes the book so valuable is the way that Bishop and Tardel explain to the reader not only what they are doing, but the logic behind the decision to...
Do not go to the salvage yard without this guide. Loaded with nearly every interchangeable mechanical part that was used on the 1964-1972 Buick models. Covers Skylark, Rivera, and Electra...
