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Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 Handbook

Author : Ron Sessions

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 262 pages

File Size : 34,6 MB

Release : 1987-01-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780895860514

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This clear, concise text leads you through every step of the rebuild of your Turbo Hydra-matic transmission, from removal, teardown, and inspection to assembly and installation. This book also covers transmission identification, principles of operation and maintenance, troubleshooting, and in-car repairs. It includes heavy-duty and high-performance modifications: coolers, high-stall converters, shift-programming kits, internal beef-ups, and more. More than 750 photos, drawings, and charts combine with text give you the most authoritative book of its kind.



The Street Rodder's Handbook

Author : Frank Oddo

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 28,35 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781557884091

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A comprehensive guide to designing and building street rods, customs, and lead sleds. Includes hundreds of photographs and practical tips, plus safe working and design factors. It covers all areas of the car, including chassis, suspension, frame, engine, bodywork, paint, and drivetrain. This guide also details how to choose a car and make critical planning decisions. It shows how to properly equip a workshop and lists tool and parts suppliers.



Engine Builder's Handbook HP1245

Author : Tom Monroe

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 35,54 MB

Release : 1996-08-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781557882455

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Book Description

All of the information in this valuable companion guide is presented in terms easy to understand. Packed with general tips, techniques, and procedures that can be applied to all types of engine building, whether for musclecars, classics, hot rods, powerboats or all-out race cars. Sections covered include: · Blueprinting · Machining · Reconditioning short blocks · Degreeing camshafts · Reconditioning cylinder heads · Vavetrain assembly · Measuring tools · Engine assembly



Chassis Engineering

Author : Herb Adams

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 30,33 MB

Release : 1992-11-19

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781557880550

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Book Description

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 science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering 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 illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.



Camaro Restoration Handbook

Author : Ron Sessions

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 206 pages

File Size : 16,95 MB

Release : 1990-05-14

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780895863751

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Camaro fever is sweeping the country! And with the help of the Camaro Restoration Handbook, you can restore your 1967 through 1981 Camaro either piece by piece, or from the ground up. Authors Tom Currao and Ron Sessions detail the complete restoration process necessary to turn any street-beaten Camaro into a true show winner. With over 500 photos and drawings, it’s the most complete Camaro restoration resource available. Plus, you’ll find chapters on year-by-year identification and model changes, disassembly, electrical wiring, intereior and door reconditioning, convertible, and vinyl top repair. Also included are details on rebuilding suspensions, steering, brakes, and sheet metal repair. Procedures for body prep and paint, gauges, driveline reconditioning, subframe repair, and what to do after the restoration are fully illustrated. A complete Interior/Exterior color chart is an added bonus. The Camaro Restoration Handbook is the answer to your dream of a restored vintage Camaro. What are you waiting for?



Camaro Owner's Handbook

Author : Ron Sessions

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 42,93 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781557883018

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Book Description

For over thirty years, the Camaro has been one of the most popular sports coupes. This essential guide for owners of the first- and second-generations of these ponycars--those built from 1967 through 1981--includes step-by-step photo how-tos that make it easy to complete over thirty repair, maintenance, restoration and upgrade projects in a single weekend or less.



Metal Fabricator's Handbook

Author : Ron Fournier

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 40,82 MB

Release : 1990-08-02

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780895868701

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Book Description

Winner of the prestigious Moto Award for "Best Technical How-to Book" in 1984, the Metal Fabricator's Handbook applies master metal craftsman Ron Fournier's unique metal fabricating skills—developed during years of building Indy cars, drag racers, stockers, custom show cars, and sports GT race cars. Covers MIG, TIG, arc- and gas-welding, fuel and oil tanks, exhaust headers, and much more.



Automotive Electrical Handbook

Author : Inkwell Co. Inc.

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 34,74 MB

Release : 1987-01-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780895862389

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Book Description

When it’s time to wire your car, whether it’s a restoration project, race car, kit car, trailer, or street rod, don’t be intimidated; wire it yourself. Jim Horner shares his years of experience and cuts through the technical jargon to show you how. Learn about basic electrical theory, how various electrical components work and drawing circuit diagrams. Includes tips on using electrical test equipment and troubleshooting electrical circuits. Choose the right components, build your own wiring harness, and install them by following the step-by-step instructions. Profusely illustrated with over 350 photos, drawings, and diagrams. Suppliers list included.



Sheet Metal Handbook

Author : Ron Fournier

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 150 pages

File Size : 12,73 MB

Release : 1989-05-11

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780895867575

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Book Description

Imagine transforming a flat sheet of aluminum alloy into an attractive hood scoop. Or designing and making your own aluminum wheel tubs, floorpan and dashboard for your street machine. How about learning to design and build your own body panels, manifolds, brackets and fuel tanks? These are just a few of the many tips and techniques shared by master metal craftsman Ron Fournier. Author of HP's award-winning Metal Fabricator's Handbook, Fournier packs decades of experience designing and shaping sheet metal components for Indy cars, drag race cars, road racers, street rods and street machines into 144 pages. You'll find tips on: · Setting up your own shop · Selecting and using basic hand tools · Proper use of English wheels, beaders, rollers, brakes and power hammers · Pattern design and proper sheet metal selection · Basic metal shaping techniques · The art of hammer forming · Proper riveting techniques · And finally, tips on restoring original sheet metal Whether you're restoring a '32 Ford, constructing a race car, building a show-winning street rod or street machine, or perhaps developing your skills for work in the metal industry, you'll find the information in this book invaluable, and a perfect addition to any home automotive library.



The Mustang Performance Handbook

Author : William R. Mathis

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 42,37 MB

Release : 1994

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781557882028

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Book Description

This guide covers how to strengthen and modify the chassis and suspension of the Mustang for better cornering and accelerating, in step-by-step, photographic detail. Sections include frame stiffening, building suspensions, bolt-on kits, roll cages, and more. Photos and drawings.