Street Rod USA: Suggested Books for Street Rod Cars

To get started in Custom Hot Rod classics sometimes require inspiration and other sources of materials.  Here is a website that is a good starting point. 


How To Books from Amazon:

How to Hotrod Big-Block Chevys :Covers All Big Block Engines 1965 and Later by Bill Fisher, Bob Waar (Contributor)

How to Hotrod Small-Block Chevys Covers All Small-Block Engines 1955 Through 1972, 265 Through 400 Cubic Inches by Bill Fisher, Bob Waar

How to Build the High Performance Street Flathead Covers the building of the Ford Flathead for Street Rod use.
Tex Smith's How to Build Fiberglass Hot Rods, Customs & Kit Cars, by Leroi Tex Smith, Tex SmithTex Smith is one of the best authorities on Hot Rod building to be found anywhere, I use his books and have found there are several short cuts and methods illustrated that will help the first time builder or experienced rodder with their project.

How to Build Real Hot Rods, by Tex Smith Another of Tex Smith's works that begins with the fundamentals of selecting and Building your fist Hot Rod.

Boyd Coddington's How to Build Hot Rod Engines & Drivelines, by Boyd Coddington, Timothy S. Remus Who hasn't heard of Boyd Coddington ? Probably the premier builder of Hot Rods in these United States.

Boyd Coddington's How to Build Hot Rod Chassis, by Tim Remus, Timothy Remus, Boyd Coddington (Contributor) Build it right the first time out, handleing, steering, brakes, etc. One of the most common problems is setting up the drive line for the proper angles on the drive shaft to eliminate vibration. This guy knows his trade.

Boyd Coddington's How to Paint Your Hot Rod, by Tim Remus, Timothy S. Remus We all know that no matter how well it runs, the Hot Rod has to shine !

Tex Smith's How to Chop Tops, by Leroi Tex Smith, Rich Johnson, Tex Smith This is for the home builder who doesn't have a clue getting started chopping a top. Tex does a great job of guideing you through the process.

The Car Builder's Handbook : Tips and Techniques for Builders of Kit Cars and Street Rods by Doug McCleary This guy seems to have a handle on whats happening. Good book for the novice builder.

A few more books on the subject of Street Rods, Hot Rods and Customs.

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