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HOW TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOT RODS
by Tony Thacker
In How to Build Affordable Hot Rods,
author and lifelong hot rod aficionado
Tony Thacker takes you through the
process of building a hot rod on a
budget. Drawing on his own extensive
experience of both buying and building
rods, Thacker explores the good, the bad
and the ugly. 8.5 x 11”, 176 pgs, 558 photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613255285 Part # SA477 ................................... $36.95
BMW 3-SERIES (E36) 1992–1999: How to
Build and Modify by Jeff Zurschmeide
The BMW 3-Series set the benchmark for
performance and luxury. But even these
cars can be improved dramatically. Each
major component group can be modified
or upgraded for more performance, so
you can build a better car that’s balanced
and refined. If you want to make your
E36 a quicker, better handling, and more
capable driving machine, this book is your indispensable
guide. The photos in this edition are in black & white. 8.5 x
11”, 144 pgs, 400 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613255056
Part # SA341P .....................................$26.95 POD Book
BMW 3-SERIES (E30) PERFORMANCE
GUIDE: 1982–1994 by Robert Bowen
Each specific section of the car (chassis,
engine, transmission, etc.) is showcased
and suitable performance upgrades are
discussed in detail. Exterior appearance
items are also covered, as are maximum
wheel and tire sizes for the entire family
of 3-Series E30 BMWs. The photos in
this edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”,
144 pgs, 332 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781934705902
Part # SA229P ..................................$29.95 POD Book
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THE COMPLETE BUILDER’S GUIDE TO HOT
ROD CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
by Jeff Tann
Covers everything you need to know
about designing and building a new
chassis and suspension system.
Thoroughly explores both factory and
aftermarket frames, modified factory
solid-axle suspensions, and aftermarket
independent front and rear suspension
setups. The photos in this edition are black & white. 8.5 x
11”, 144 pgs, 655 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613251409
Part # SA185P ............................... $26.95 POD Book
BUILDING HONDA K-SERIES ENGINE
PERFORMANCE by Richard Holdener
This book gives you a detailed description
of the K-series engines, the various kinds
of aftermarket performance parts
available, and describes how these parts
perform on the dyno. You’ll find chapters
detailing upgrades to the intake, exhaust,
cylinder heads, camshafts, and tuning,
plus turbochargers, superchargers, and
nitrous oxide. The photos in this edition are in black & white.
8.5 x 11”, 128 pgs, 350 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613251096 Part # SA134P ......... $26.95 POD Book
HONDA K-SERIES ENGINE SWAPS:
Upgrade to More Horsepower & Advanced
Technology by Aaron Bonk
The author gives you all the details,
facts, and figures you need to complete
a successful K-series swap into your
older chassis. All the different engine
variants are covered, as well as
interchangeability, compatibility, which
accessories work best, wiring and
controls operation, drivetrain considerations, and more. The
photos in this edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144
pgs, 309 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613254646
Part # SA276P ................................ $26.95 POD Book
HOW TO BUILD PERIOD CORRECT HOT
RODS by Gerry Burger
Hot rod veteran Gerry Burger explains
how to identify, buy, or build the parts
to create a faithful period correct hot
rod, a car that you will be proud of and
will gain respect from others in the
hobby. The photos in this edition are
black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 358
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613253267
Part # SA192P ............................... $26.95 POD Book
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HONDA BUILDER’S
HANDBOOK Volume I by Joe Pettitt
Covers all fundamentals of super-tuning
a high-performance Honda/Acura
engine and gives real-world examples.
This book includes build-up
information on a B20/B16 Hybrid, a
12-second turbo-charged GSR Civic,
PAC Motorsports stroker motors, and a
B20/B16Ai “Frankenstein” combination.
Also covers the build-up of an ultra-radical 825-hp
turbocharged B18CI Honda Civic. The photos in this
edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 160 pgs, 300 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250280
Part # SA49P .......................$29.95 POD Book
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HONDA BUILDER’S
HANDBOOK Volume II by Joe Pettitt
Following in the footsteps of the very
popular Volume I, this work focuses on
suspension modifications, brake
technology, nitrous oxide tuning,
aerodynamic body mods, fuels,
dragstrip performance driving tips, etc.
for these front-drive wonder cars. The
photos in this edition are black &
white. 8.5 x 11”, 128 pgs, 300 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613251133 Part # SA58P ..... $26.95 POD Book
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HOW TO RESTORE YOUR PONTIAC GTO:
1964–1974 by Don Keefe
This book covers how to verify the
authenticity of your particular car, the
most desirable models to restore, and
option information. Like our other
Restoration Series books, this entry
focuses on the actual hands-on,
how-to procedures for restoring a GTO
to its original condition. If you are
restoring any GTO of this time period, this book will be a
valuable resource for years to come. The photos in this
edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 176 pgs, 398 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613253083
Part # SA218P .............................. $29.95 POD Book
GTO DATA AND ID GUIDE: 1964–1972
by Peter C. Sessler
The author dissects the GTO and presents
critical data including engine and transmission
codes, rear axle identification, exterior
and interior colors, options, production
numbers, and VIN decoding. If you’re at a
car show and someone asks you what the
distributor number is on your GTO, open
this book and find the answer. 5 x 8”, 192
pgs, 110 photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613253632
Part # CT603 .......................................................... $24.95
NEW
OLDSMOBILE W-POWERED MUSCLE CARS
by David Newhardt
This book by muscle car historian
and esteemed photographer David
Newhardt revisits and celebrates
Oldsmobile’s legendary W-optioned
performance machines. So, sit down,
strap in, and let Dr. Oldsmobile do
the driving. 8.5 x 11”, 192 pgs, 350
photos, Hdbd. ISBN 9781613255407 Available April
2021 Part # CT667 ................................................$42.95
NEW
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE: How to Build &
Modify by Eric LeClair
Volkswagen restoration expert Eric
“Spook” LeClair and the team at Airkooled
Kustoms teamed up with several
specialists in the air-cooled Volkswagen
world to bring a slew of customization
options to you. Learn about some popular
modifications, see examples, and find out
what’s ahead for you. 8.5 x 11”, 176 pgs, 450 photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781613255476 Available April 2021
Part # SA486 ...................................................................$36.95
HOW TO RESTORE YOUR VOLKSWAGEN
BEETLE by Eric LeClair, Susan Anderson
& the Airkooled Kustoms Krew
Restoring your Beetle is covered
through step-by-step sequences from
unbolting that first nut through polishing
the paint on your freshly restored
Bug. The specialists at Airkooled
Kustoms walk you through the proper
disassembly methods, restoring
versus replacing components, and reassembling your
restored Bug, covering everything related to the body,
undercarriage, and interior along the way. 8.5 x 11”, 168
pgs, 596 photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613254271
Part # SA426 ........................................................ $32.95
HOW TO REBUILD VW AIR-COOLED
ENGINES: 1961–2003
by Prescott Phillips
This book covers rebuilding the VW
Type 1, 2, and 3 engines beginning
in 1961, when a significant redesign
improved the basic initial design. Stepby
step color photos provide in-depth,
hands-on rebuilding information, while
engine model types, identification
codes, specifications, and details help the user source a
good candidate for rebuilding or retrofitting. 8.5 x 11”,
144 pgs, 584 photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613254332
Part # SA221 ........................................................ $29.95
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