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Competition Car Composites |
| By Simon McBeath, 2000, 208 Pages |
| An excellent guide for using composites in a home workshop. This book covers all the main materials and methods from wet lay-up to prepreg carbon fiber as well as core materials, resin systems and vacuum bagging. This book will appeal to anyone who builds, repairs or develops competition cars of components and to any motor sport enthusiast seeking a better understanding of composite materials and techniques. |
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Engineer to Win: Racing Car Materials Technology |
| By Carroll Smith, 1984, 279 Pages |
| As the state-of-the-art word about racing materials technology and other important automotive subjects, this book strives to help you create a winning, reliable, racing program. Written by a world renowned racing guru, the author draws on his extensive racing and aerospace experience to deliver both an enjoyable and informative reference. Covering everything from nuts and bolts to advanced composite materials, the book's recommendations are down-to-earth, practical, and designed to achieve results. |
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New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed |
| By Joseph Katz, 1995, 270 Pages |
| This detailed guide summarizes the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design, providing clear explanations for both engineers who want too improve their design skills and enthusiasts who simply want to understand how their favorite race cars go fast. Featured are chapters on how aerodynamics win races, tools of the trade, designing airfoils and wings, real-world examples, and rich discussions of concepts, equations, and terms. Written by a professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics with over 15 years of aerodynamic development in competitive motorsports. |
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Chassis Engineering: Design, Building & Tuning |
| By Herb Adams, 1993, 133 Pages |
| In this book, chassis expert Herb Adams clearly explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations offer the information on what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power, both on and off the track. |
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Paint & Body Handbook: Newly Revised and Updated Edition |
| By Don Taylor & Larry Hofer, 1984, 144 Pages |
| This easy-to-read text features over 450 illustrations that explain how to repair fiberglass and aluminum, repair dents and rust, replace panels, perform sectioning, use lead and plastic filler, weld patches and panels, shape sheet metal, perform spot repairs and color matching, prepare the surface for final paint, choose paint supplies and equipment, and apply top coats, graphics, and pinstrips. This book also features a full-color troubleshooting guide to help you avoid and correct paint problems including blistering, bleeding, orange peel, and more. |
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How to Chop Tops: Rods, Customs, Trucks, Race Cars & More |
| By Tex Smith, 2003, 225 Pages |
| The art of chopping tops to make custom cars or street rods is one that is often shrouded in mystery. In this book, customizer Tex Smith takes you inside this process and presents it as something even the amateur car enthusiast can do. In addition to the step-by-step guide, this book also includes over 50 examples of cars and trucks that have been chopped to produce a stunning new look. |
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How to Build Fiberglass Hot Rods, Customs & Kit Cars |
| By Leroi Tex Smith, 1994, 199 Pages |
| This book is a great guide for anyone considering a full scale project. It includes plenty of pictures and descriptions of mock-ups, plugs, male and female molds, and the parts produced in them. Written with a voice of personal experience, the author also includes a fitting discussion of ready-made car components. |
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Car Builder's Handbook: Tips for Kit Cars & Street Rods |
| By Doug McCleary, 1997, 169 Pages |
| Building a kit car or street rod from the ground up requires knowledge and skill in virtually ever area, from chassis and bodywork to powertrain and electrical. This guide provides tips, techniques, and background information to help make every project a success. If you're working on a partial or ground up kit car or street rod project, or just want to improve your basic automotive skills, you'll find this book to be an invaluable asset. |
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Classic Car Restorer's Handbook: Tips & Techniques |
| By Jim Richardson, 1994, 166 Pages |
| This book is designed to help the do-it-yourself restorer avoid common problems such as costly mistakes and wasted materials. Featuring step-by-step techniques, this guide offers advice on all facets of restoring a classic including how to: rebuild an engine, apply paint, replace upholstery, repair fuel tanks, overhaul brakes, rebuild carburetors, and much more. All information is general enough to be used for any project, regardless of car make or model year. |
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Street Rods & Custom Cars: Get the Most Car for your Money |
| By Ken Wickham, 2002, 182 Pages |
| This book teaches you how to build a killer hot rod or custom car the right way - with patience, common sense, and one eye on the bottom line. Included are tips on formulating a master plan, sticking to a budget, avoiding pitfalls and unpleasant surprises, selecting the proper vehicle, bodywork, painting, and more. This book also features a chapter on what too look for when purchasing a fiberglass kit. |
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1001 High Performance Tech Tips: Helpful Secrets & Hints |
| By Wayne Scraba, 1995, 169 Pages |
| This collection of brief, informative how-to tips from performance experts is designed for the enthusiast or racer. It offers helpful secrets, suggestions, techniques, and hints to solve common problems and generally enhance all areas of a car's performance, whether it's for the street or the track. |
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The Complete Book of the World Rally Championships: The First 30 Years |
| By Henry Hope-Frost & John Davenport, 2004, 320 Pages |
| Packed with stunning full color photos on almost every page, this book takes an in-depth look at the first 30 years of the world rally championship. But this is much more than just a picture book, it is also a complete reference of the sport. Featuring full results of all 375 races, pictures of every winning driver, pictures of every successful car, and a narrative from both a rally car historian and a winnning co-driver, this reference is sure to please any racing fan. |
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