How To Build And Race Hot Rods - Hardcover

Borgeson, Griffith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1258455323 ISBN 13: 9781258455323

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012

Synopsis

How To Build And Race Hot Rods is a comprehensive guidebook written by Borgeson and Griffith for those who are interested in building and racing hot rods. The book covers a wide range of topics including the history of hot rods, the different types of hot rods, how to choose the right engine and transmission, how to build a chassis, how to select and install suspension components, how to choose and install brakes, and how to tune and maintain your hot rod for optimal performance.The authors provide step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations to help readers understand the process of building and racing a hot rod. They also offer tips and tricks for improving performance and safety, as well as advice on how to choose the right parts and tools for the job.Whether you are a seasoned hot rod builder or a beginner, How To Build And Race Hot Rods is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn how to build and race their own hot rod. With its clear and concise instructions, detailed illustrations, and expert advice, this book is sure to become a valuable reference for any hot rod enthusiast.A Fawcett Book, No. 413.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Griffith Borgeson, born in 1918, was an influential American racecar historian, described by the Society of Automotive Engineers as one of the world's preeminent automotive historians. His most well-known work, The Golden Age of the American Racing Car, almost single-handedly rescued the memory of an entire era of brilliant racecar work in the United States. Borgeson was editor-in-chief of Motor Trend magazine; he also wrote for Sports Car Illustrated magazine (now Car and Driver), and Automobile Quarterly. He was the recipient of several writing awards, including the "best book of the year" award from the Society of Automotive Historians, Cugnot Award.

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258455323
• ISBN 13: 9781258455323
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 146
• Editor: Honig Fred