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Take a fun and nostalgic look at the world of Volkswagen accessories. It is well documented that the VW Beetle is the best-selling vehicle of all time. In 1972, the 15-millionth Beetle was produced, breaking the record set by the Model T about 40 years earlier. It was a simple design with styling that appealed to the masses. The bug was affordable, practical, and fun. Because it was such a simple car and so many were sold, many people enjoy customizing their model with accessories, which has been a large market for these cars dating back to the 1950s and 1960s. There's even a market today for people who collect these accessories without installing them. In SA Design's "Vintage Volkswagen Beetle Accessories," authored by veteran VW historian Stephan Szantai, a whole range of accessories are covered. Of course, a history of the Beetle is detailed, as well as the companies that formed the accessory aftermarket. Included are accessories for dressing up the exterior of the car, such as vented windows, bumpers and guards, turn-signal technology, add-on lighting, mirrors, etc. Then, interior accessories are examined, such as radios, ashtrays, gloveboxes, gauges, and clocks. No accessories book would be complete without engine accessories, covering both dress-up options and functional performance parts. Travel accessories, such as roof racks, coolers, extended gas tanks, tail racks, and coffee makers are detailed, along with wheels. A gallery of accessorized Volkswagens of all types is featured, including Type 2 Buses; Type 3 squarebacks, fastbacks, and coupes; Karmen Ghias—and even single- and double-cab pickup body styles are included. Join the fun and nostalgic romp through VW accessory history with this new 144-page softcover CarTech title that features everything cool about customizing your VW. Includes 317 color photos.
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Paintucation instructional DVDs are training guides designed for the hobbyist or the professional painter. The technical aspects of the videos are offset by host Kevin Tetz's sense of humor, making them entertaining as well as informative. Body Shop Basics breaks down current professional techniques such as tool selection, dent repair, priming, sanding, blocking, painting, and buffing.
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Build and modify your 1967-1972 Chevrolet or GMC truck utilizing today's greatest parts. The 1967-1972 GM pickups are American icons. They've been popular for decades due to their simple nature, stout engine options, crisp styling, and fantastic reliability. However, you can make a classic pickup drive, stop, and look better than it ever did from the factory. Longtime magazine editor Jim Pickering dives into all the factors that made these GM trucks so popular, as well as the modifications that bring a modern spin to their classic look and feel. He takes a close look at all of the major systems in your truck and covers the ways to upgrade those systems. These upgrades make your truck quick, safe, stylish, and reliable enough to drive across the country or over to your local cruise-night diner. The market has caught onto these trucks (with high prices to match), but you don't have to break the bank to find a good one if you know where to look and what to look for. This book covers a lot of ground—from sourcing a great starting point, to the inevitable rust repair that you'll have to tackle before the real fun begins. From there, the book covers powertrain options, including LS and LT swaps, overdrive automatic and manual transmission installation, hydraulic clutch conversions, and 12-bolt axle rebuilds. Also covered are coilover and air-bag suspension installation, exhaust systems, big brakes, tight steering, making all new steel high-pressure fuel lines, aftermarket wheels and tires, and more. Aesthetic upgrades include converting from a long bed to a short bed, patina paint application, cooling-system upgrades, interior rehabilitation, LED lighting, and air-conditioner installation. "Chevy/GMC Trucks 1967-1972: How to Build and Modify" is a valuable resource, whether you do the work yourself or you want expert advice regarding items to upgrade before hiring a professional.
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Whether you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, SA Design's How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Ford engine. The Workbench© format walks you step by step through a rebuild, including: Planning your Rebuild; Disassembly and Inspection; Choosing the Right Parts; Machine Work; Assembling your Engine; and First Firing and Break-In. Also provides helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. It also points out problem areas to watch for, professional builder tips, jobs that need special care or special tools, and more.
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Learn what you need to rebuild a Ford FE Engine for reliability and durability from FE master, owner of Survival Motorsports, and veteran author Barry Rabotnick. In Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild, Barry shows you how to rebuild one of these legendary engines. CarTech's unique Workbench series format takes you step-by-step through the entire rebuilding process. Covered are engine identification and selection, disassembly, cleaning, parts analysis and assessment, machine shop processes, replacement parts selection, reassembly and start-up/break-in techniques. Along the way are helpful tips on performance upgrades, trouble spots to look for, special tools required, and professional builder's tips. Ford FE engines, which were manufactured from the late 1950s all the way through the mid-1970s, were designated as the large-displacement engines in the Ford lineup. FE means Ford Edsel and reflects an era when Ford sought to promote the Edsel name. The design of these engines was implemented to increase displacement over its predecessor, the Y-Block engines of the previous decade. Early models were fairly modest in displacement, as were most big-blocks of the era, but they grew quickly to fill the needs of rapidly changing chassis requirements and consumer demand for larger vehicles. As it grew, the FE engine performed admirably as a heavy passenger car and light truck engine. It also became quite accomplished in performance circles, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as powering Ford's muscle car and drag racing programs in the mid-to-late 1960s.
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With exceptional clarity and insightful detail, this book, How to Rebuild the Big-Block Chevrolet Engines, explains engine removal, disassembly, parts inspection, selection of machine work, initial and final assembly, tuning, and break-in. It covers the best techniques for rebuilding the renowned 366-, 396-, 402-, 427-, and 454-cu.in. big-block engines. Through 500 photographs and extremely detailed instruction, each step-by-step procedure explains professional techniques for rebuilding these engines. In addition, high-performance upgrades are covered, as well as torque specs for major components, setting cylinder firing order, main bearing cap torque sequence, and much more. This CarTech volume provides an unparalleled level of information for rebuilding a big-block Chevy, so your rebuild project is hassle-free and successful, so order your copy today!
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SA Design's How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar is the most comprehensive book on small block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, 340, and 360ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V8s. Author William Burt uses color photos and descriptive text to teach readers the complete rebuilding process from removal to break-in. The manual covers ways to increase the performance and efficiency of your small block Mopar and also points out the unique steps required for LA and Magnum versions of the engine. Other topics covered in this manual include removal, tear-down, inspection, selecting parts, machine-shop work, and assembly. Special sidebars cover torque sequences, cc'ing heads, calculating compression ratios, and painting engine parts.
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Since 1991, the popular and highly modifiable Ford 4.6-liter has become a modern-day V-8 phenomenon, powering everything from Ford Mustangs to hand-built hot rods, and the 5.4-liter has powered trucks, SUVs, the Shelby GT500, and more. The wildly popular 4.6-liter has created an industry unto itself with a huge supply of aftermarket high-performance parts, machine services, and accessories. Its design delivers exceptional potential, flexibility, and reliability. The 4.6-liter can be built to produce 300 hp up to 2,000 hp, and in turn, it has become a favorite among rebuilders, racers, and high-performance enthusiasts. How to Rebuild 4.6-/5.4-Liter Ford Engines expertly guides you through each step of rebuilding the modular 4.6- and 5.4-liter engines, providing essential information and insightful detail. This volume delivers the complete nuts-and-bolts rebuild story, so the enthusiast can professionally rebuild an engine at home and achieve the desired performance goals. In addition, it contains a retrospective of the engine family, essential identification information, and component differences between engines made at Romeo and Windsor factories for identifying your engine and selecting the right parts. It also covers how to properly plan a 4.6-/5.4-liter build-up and choose the best equipment for your engine's particular application. As with all Workbench Series books, How to Rebuild the 4.6-/5.4-Liter Ford is packed with detailed photos and comprehensive captions, that guide you step by step through the disassembly, machine work, assembly, start-up, break-in, and tuning procedures for all iterations of the 4.6-/5.4-liter engines, including 2-valve and 3-valve SOHC and the 4-valve DOHC versions. It also includes an easy-to-reference spec chart and suppliers guide so you find the right equipment for your particular build-up.
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How to Rebuild Pontiac V-8s instructs readers on how to skillfully pull the engine and prevent damage to their car. Drawing on his vast experience, author Rocky Rotella uses detailed captions and explanatory photos to show each crucial step of disassembly, inspection, machine work, parts selection, assembly, and the break-in process. This book also discusses on how to locate a reputable and professional machine shop that specializes in Pontiac engines. It also covers aftermarket and OEM parts interchange for high performance so that you can select the best parts for a particular engine.
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SA Design's "Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify" takes you step-by-step through rebuilding a vintage flathead. One of the most important steps is to actually find a good, usable core. After you do, veteran author Tony Thacker and flathead guru of H&H Flatheads, Mike Herman, take you through the entire process of a rebuild—including teardown, parts inspection, machine shop processes, replacement part selection, re-assembly, start up, and break-in. Also covered is a unique performance build completed at the H&H shop for legendary race car team manager and all-around enthusiast Ray Evernham. It all adds up to more than 500 color photos and insider tips on building what could be called the most iconic engine ever produced, the Ford flathead V-8.
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Bring your old Buick engine back to life with this new, all-color Workbench-edition book. In Buick V-8 Engines 1967-1980: How to Rebuild, veteran author Mike Forsythe takes you through the complete process of rebuilding and restoring a Buick V-8 to factory condition. Covered in a thorough step-by-step format are the tools required, the disassembly process, analysis of what went wrong, parts selection and replacement, the machining process, preassembly, final assembly, and the break-in process. For those looking for a little more performance, a chapter about performance modifications is included. Whether you're in the restoration process or just simply want a return to factory-original performance in your Regal, Century, Electra, Riviera, or LeSabre, this book is an essential tool to bring your Buick back to its original glory.
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