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 (256)
How To Supercharge & Turbochargegm Ls-Series Engines - Revised GM LS-series engines are some of the most powerful, versatile, and popular V-8 engines ever produced. They deliver exceptional torque and...
The Definitive Firebird & Trans Am Guide: 1970 1/2 - 1981 After the extremely successful debut of the first-generation Firebirds and Camaros, General Motors had a tall task ahead. It...
Working on your car at home both saves you money and helps you to achieve the results you want. You might want to perform routine servicing, modify a car, restore...
It used to be simple: Slap a receiver/tape-deck/amplifier combo unit into the dash, cut out a couple of holes in the door cards, string some wires, and presto! You had...
Clear and concise text guides you through each engine-rebuilding step. Complete information is included on how to diagnose, remove, tear down, inspect, recondition, assemble, and install all Nissan and Datsun...
Expert trimmers Don Taylor and Ron Mangus share two lifetimes of auto upholstery experience and secrets in this fantastic book. More than 800 color photographs capture every detail youll need...
The second edition of this book continues the restoration of a 356 Porsche to driver level condition. This book does not spend time or money creating the ?perfect? 356, and...
An in-depth look at all the Porsche 911 versions including the Turbos, GT cars, and the limited-production specials that have collectively forged the 911 legend over the past 50-plus years....
An essential guide to ignition and timing, for classic car owners and restorers. Aimed at both keen amateurs and professionals alike, Ignition and Timing covers the history and evolution of...
This complete racer's reference is the perfect resource for drivers from novice to expert. The fundamentals of fast driving are revealed in this definitive how-to book for racers. You will...
Volkswagen's second-generation Transporter, made between 1967 and 1979, is a hugely popular vehicle. With even the rustiest examples fetching solid money, and imports from drier climes continuing to appear on...
The original Shelby Cobra left an indelible imprint on the automotive landscape. This nimble English roadster, powered by a raucous Ford V-8, set new performance standards, won countless races, and...
The Chevy big-block set an illustrious record in stock car racing and powered some of the fastest and most exclusive Chevy muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s, such as...
This superb collection of technical and restoration articles from the first 20 years of the 356 Registry covers all aspects of restoration and repair. Chapters include: Background/History; Body; Brakes; Detailing;...
So you've decided that fuel injection is for you, but want to know more. Many questions surround what appears to many as more of a black art than science. Engine...
Coax more power from your engine! This guide tells you how to choose L-series engine parts, and prepare and assemble them for optimum power and durability. Filled with L-series mods...
The Holley 4150, 4160 Carburetor Handbook, will teach you the basics of idling, choke, power, accelerator pump, main-meetering, fuel inlet, and more. This DIY book covers Holley carburetor repair and...
Converting from a carbureted fuel system to electronic fuel injection (EFI) improves the performance, driveability, and fuel economy of any classic vehicle. Installing a complete Aftermarket EFI system may seem...
Starting life as a hopped-up Tempest, the 1964 Pontiac GTO featured a 389 V-8, heavy-duty suspension, quick steering ratio, dual exhaust, and a floor shifter. Equipped with this performance package,...
Authenticity getting your goat? This updated second edition now includes additional GTO models from 1971 and 1972! Determine the proper part numbers with this detailed, accurate, year-by-year guide showing you...
The GM LS-Series engines have made history. These engines produce copious amounts of horsepower and do it very efficiently, and therefore the LS engines have been installed in many GM...
Get all the details exactly right on engines, frames, suspension, exterior, interior, and more. Includes all the vital numbers to assure authenticity, including original parts numbers. Don't settle for less!...
Your complete guide to electrical system troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and rewiring. Clear step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photos show you how to do a professional job yourself.
Feeling frustrated with your car repair or restoration project? Stress Management for Dummies might just be the perfect gift – or the ideal sidekick to keep on hand with any...
