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Chassis Engineering The 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. But in HPBooks' Chassis Engineering, 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. Sections include: Tire Characteristics, Weight Distribution, Roll Angle & Roll Force, Bushings, Springs & Shocks, Front Suspension Design & Building, Rear Suspension Design & Building, Frame Design & Building, Aerodynamic Downforce, Vehicle Testing & Tuning Chassis Engineering gives you the inside edge on how to apply the principles of suspension and chassis design for any application. Go ahead - enhance the cornering performance of your sports car. Set-up you Modified for circle tracks. Tune your vintage or road-racer for more cornering speed. You can even learn to set-up a Winston Cup car for the high banks of Daytona! Chassis Engineering is a must-have reference for novices and professionals alike. Add it to your high performance library today!

Do-It-Yourself Guide to Engine and Chassis Detailing A regular on TV's "My Classic Car," Richardson covers a wide range of commercial products, tasks, and techniques necessary to produce award winning and show-car-quality chassis and engine restorations. This comprehensive guide includes new powder coating techniques and materials, painting and CAD plating techniques, intake and exhaust system detailing, rewiring, disassembly and media blasting, MIG welding, and hundreds of other topics.

Engineer to Win: The Essential Guide to Racing Car Materials Technology or how to Build Winners Which Don't Break As you might have guessed Smith has written more than one book. In fact, he has a series of books each valuable in their own right. Engineered to Win probably has more information than you want to know. It goes into how steel is made and the metallurgical aspects of all the common material found in racing cars and cars in general, or anything else for that matter. It has examples fatigue analysis and their causes. It has a lot of great information, but is rather in depth and is more a materials book than a construction book.

Competition Car Suspension: Design, Construction, Tuning Suspension design and development is a vital ingredient in the recipe for winning performance. The latest, updated edition of an easy-to-understand yet in-depth analysis by an acknowledged expert demystifies the complex subject.

How to Make Your Car Handle

How to Build Real Hot Rods

Street Rodder's Chassis and Suspension Handbook First in a series of custom techniques and tips on all areas of building a street rod. Features designing and how-to procedures on building the chassis and suspension for all types of street rods.

Automotive Chassis Systems This revised text covers material necessary for the Suspension and Steering (A4) area of certification as specified by ASE and NATEF The book focuses primarily on problem diagnosis, and diagnostic stories are included throughout to help illustrate how real problems are solved. Topical coverage examines the critical parts of a particular chassis system; their purpose, function, and operation; and how to test and diagnose each system.

The Car Builder's Handbook: Tips and Techniques for Builders of Kit Cars and Street Rods With the basic tips, techniques, and background information you need to make every project a success, this guide includes sections on Planning, Chassis, Powertrain and Drivertrain, and Interiors. Perfect for anyone engaged in a partial or ground up kit or street rod project, or anyone who wants to improve his basic automotive skills.

 

How to Build and Modify Sportscar and Kitcar Suspension and Brakes for Road and Track A practical chapter-by-chapter guide on setting up cars with independent wishbone front suspension and coil springs for optimum handling and braking. Expert tricks and techniques stressing reliability as well as high-performance are illustrated in detailed black-and-white photographs and diagrams printed on high-quality paper.

 

Tune to Win: The Art and Science of Race Car Development and Tuning 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.

 

Sheet Metal Handbook Imagine transforming a flat sheet of aluminum alloy into an attractive hood scoop. Or designing and making your won 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 over 30 years 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: Settingup 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 hammerforming 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.

 

Sheet Metal Fabrication

 

Metal Fabricator's Handbook: Fabrication Techniques for Race, Custom & Restoration Use 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.

 

Performance Welding This is your complete guide to high-quality welding. Richard Finch's easy-to-understand text, combined with 230 photographs and tables, makes it easy to achieve perfect welds. If you're serious about welding, here is the most comprehensive information available.

 

Welder's Handbook: A Complete Guide to MIG, TIG, ARC and Oxyacetylene Welding (Complete Revised and Updtd) Finch has updated and revised his classic handbook with the latest information available on welding, brazing, and cutting; equipment and safety; fitting and jigging; gas welding, cutting, brazing, and soldering; arc, MIG and TIG welding; plasma cutting; and more.

 

The Haynes Welding Manual Part of Haynes' TECHBOOK series of comprehensive manuals giving the home mechanic an in-depth look at specific areas of auto repair.

 

Racer's Encyclopedia of Metals, Fibers and Materials This book is fairly in-depth on the metals and light on composites, but it is worth the effort. It is not an instructive book, but gives a good all around summary of the available alloys, their differences and their uses.

 

Automotive Paint Handbook: Paint Technology for Auto Enthusiasts and Body Shop Professionals (Revised) The Automotive Paint Handbook is a comprehensive resource that covers the entire field of automotive paint technology, from types of paint and how to perform a complete paint job, to advanced OEM factory paint techniques, paint care and inspection. For years, paint professionals from companies such as DuPont have used this book for training. Now fully revised and updated, this bestselling HPBook now has the latest information available from the paint industry.

 

The Haynes Automotive Body Repair and Painting Manual, Vol. 147 Included in this manual are: Rustproofing and undercoating, Tools and equipment, Repair of minor dents and rust damage, Metal working techniques, Major rust repair, Body component replacement, Sanding and painting, Car care and detailing, Welding

 

Paint and Body Handbook

 

Pro Paint and Body: Includes the Latest Paint Technology and Body Repair Techniques Used by Today's Top Pros Paint Like the Pros! Pro Paint & Body is a complete resource guide that covers the entire spectrum of automotive paint and body, including the latest technology in paint and paint equipment, and body repair techniques.

 

How to Paint Your Car Every step from sanding to waxing is fully explained and illustrated in this easy-to-follow guide. For simple touch-ups or complete jobs.

 

Kustom Painting Secrets A well thought out and very helpful book for beginners and a good resource for those already in the business. Content consisted of knowledge and use of different primers, reducers, paints and clears. Excellent 'step-by-step' features and tips of shooting basecoats, candies, pearls, clears, flames ect... This book features an execllent quality product...House Of Kolor paints.

 

Do-It-Yourself Guide to Custom Painting Packed with the latest information on new paint formulations, primers, and surface preparation as well as high volume spray equipment and at-home power coating techniques, this complete work provides a comprehensive background on painting and power coating automobiles.

 

Fiberglass and Composite Materials: An Enthusiast's Guide to High Performance Non-Metallic Materials for Automotive Racing and Marine Us For many years, race cars of all types have been constructed with lightweight materials in addition to aluminum and steel. These include fiberglass, Kevlar and reinforced plastics. The application of this space-age technology is also becoming more widely used on street cars as stronger materials are developed, costs become lower and techniques are simplified. The Corvette has always been built of fiberglass, and cars such as the Chevy Lumina and 1994 and up, Mustangs also use reinforced plastic materials in certain body panels. But the most common automotive application is racing, and the equipment and technology today now make it possible for many racers to repair, and even construct, their own lightweight body panels using these materials. Sections covered include: FRP MATERIALS FIBERS & FIBER FORMS RESINS GEL COATS ADVANCED TECHNIQUES BUILDING MOLDS & PLUGS STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS HEALTH & SAFETY TOOLS AND SHOP EQUIPMENT This handbook is required reading for any racing or automotive enthusiast, as well as automotive engineering and design students or professionals, body shop technicians, and professionals in the marine industry.

 

Competition Car Composites: A Practical Guide

 

How to Build Fiberglass Hot Rods, Kit Cars and Custom Cars

Automotive Electrical Handbook 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.

 

Custom Auto Electronics and Auto Electrical Reference Manual With this new reference manual, author Frank "Choco" Mundy makes it easy for home-based auto enthusiasts to understand auto electronics Cross-reference chapter the novice through the basics of auto electronics, the charging system, starting systems, and ignition systems. There's also a special chapter devoted to rewiring vehicles using either a custom or aftermarket harness. Modern computer-controlled electronic systems are also given in-depth, easy-to; understand coverage, as is multiplexing, the emerging practice of using less wiring to perform more functions.

 

Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners, and Plumbing Handbook This is the bible of screwing things up in the right way. It is considered the best available book on the subject. As you might have guessed by now Smith is both a prolific writer and a true expert in the field. He has been the crew chief on Indy teams and managed several racing teams. He has forgotten more than most of us will ever know about racing cars and their construction. I highly recommend having these books on hand.

 

Pontiac Fiero 1984-1988 Chilton's original line of model-specific information covers older vehicles. Each manual offers repair and tune-up guidance designed for the weekend for the weekend mechanic, covering basic maintenance and troubleshooting. For the hobbyist or used car owner, this information is essential and unavailable elsewhere. All books are paperback.

 

Pontiac Fiero 1984-1988: Automotive Repair Manual Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.

 

Haynes Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Techbook

 

Auto Upholstery and Interiors: A Do-It-Yourself, Basic Guide to Repairing, Replacing or Customizing Automotive Interiors Featuring information on steering wheels, trunks, dyes and color changes, Auto Upholstery & Interiors presents a helpful, user-friendly guide to replacing headliners, laying custom carpets, repairing dashboards, making custom seats, and more.

 

Automotive Upholstery Handbook How to make and install great interiors for any car, truck or van. Complete and detailed step-by-step instructions help you apply the right techniques to your own projects.

 

Upholstery Tips and Hints Take a hint from someone who spent most of his life in the furniture industry—in fact, take many, many tips! Make this essential little guide your practical companion, and any upholstering you do will go more smoothly and look better than it ever did before. You get the benefit of a professional's accumulated ideas and vast pool of knowledge, arranged alphabetically for easy reference, on canework and webbing; stuffing materials and techniques; pipings, buttons, tufts, and nails; fabrics and linings; gussets and gathers; and health and safety concerns. Inspirational and instructive anecdotes, traditional sayings from the business, and an insider's view of the craft offer a fascinating glimpse into upholstery's history and development, and how specialists ply their craft. 5 3/4 X 8 1/4. 176 Color Pages,146 Color Illustrations,230 B&W Illustrations

 

	Lamborghini Countach: The Complete Story Since 1963, Lamborghini has produced high-performance automobiles distinctive for their futuristic design and fierce capabilities. Here is the story of the car's ambitious creator and the development and history of this legendary machine.
	Lamborghini: The Ultimate Dream Machine Since 1963, Lamborghini has produced high-performance automobiles distinctive for their futuristic design and fierce capabilities. Here is the story of the car's ambitious creator and the development and history of this legendary machine.
	Lamborghini: The Fastest Gives a brief history of the Lamborghini automobile describing some of its special features and some classic models.
	Lamborghinis Interesting text and full-color photographs will attract young readers to this series about sports cars and how they work. The four easy-to-read books examine Corvettes, Lamborghinis, Jaguars, and Mustangs. Each book contains an index, bibliography, glossary.
	Lamborghini Discusses the development and history of the Italian sports car built to compete with the classic Ferrari.

Complete Fifty State Guidebook to Kit Cars and Street Rod Registration

 

Kirban Customs Available from Kirban Customs. They do not take Credit Cards. Cost is $19.95 + $5.00 shipping and handling. Kirban Customs 525 Haycock Run Road Kintnersville, PA 18930 610.847.0955

Fifteen Dollar a Day Diablo The "Fifteen Dollar a Day Diablo" book was painstakingly compiled during the building of this award winning Lamborghini Diablo replica. Now, we've carefully selected and organized more than 14,000 words, five dozen color photos, 29 patterns, and a number of important drawings and illustrations into a concise and factual manual that will provide you with priceless insight into the secrets of how this remarkable car is designed and assembled.

	Bedazzled		Cannonball Run
	Exit Wounds		Cannonball Run II
	Gone In 60 Seconds		Dumb and Dumber

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