You're building a hot rod. The first step is the chassis. If that's not right, the car won't handle well. If it's really not right, the car might destroy itself. Next is the body. This is what everyone sees first, and it's what makes a hot rod a hot rod. Veteran builder and writer Dennis Parks walks you through the whole process, whether you're modifying a '32 Ford or building a chassis from scratch, finding and using existing body panels or choosing New Old Stock panels from the aftermarket. The Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide offers foolproof advice for building the hot rod of your dreams. Other books by Dennis Parks: About the Author: Dennis W. Parks began his professional publishing career as a freelance magazine photographer/writer in 1985. He lives with his wife in St. Louis, MO.
TABLE of CONTENTS:
Acknowledgments | Introduction CHAPTER 1: TOOLS
Pneumatic Tools | Bench Tools | Hand Tools | Portable Standalone Tools CHAPTER 2: CHASSIS WORK
Repairing an Existing Chassis | Installing and Aftermarket Transmission Crossmember | Building a New Chassis | Safety Wiring Brake Rotors CHAPTER 3: HOT ROD BODY REPAIR
Rust/Paint Removal | Patch Panels and Panel Replacement | Replacing Door Bottoms | Installing a Patch Panel | Filling Holes and Dings | Filling Holes | Filling Bigger Holes CHAPTER 4: REPRODUCTION BODIES
Proper Storage of Fiberglass Bodies | Mounting the Body on the Chassis | Installing Fenders | Baking Fiberglass Bodies | Bracing | Protecting Steel Bodies CHAPTER 5: WORKING with METAL
Making Patterns | Cutting | Straightening | Bending | Building a Fuel Tank | Making a Three-Piece Hood | Punching Louvers | Bead Rolling and Making Flanges | Hammer Forming | Building a Flat Dash with a Round Edge | Fastening | Smooting a Bumper (Hiding the Bolts) CHAPTER 6: PAINTING - SURFACE PREPARATION and UNDERCOATS
Surface Preparation | Undercoats | Block Sanding and Applying Sealer CHAPTER 7: PAINTING - COLOR and OTHER TOP COATS
Base Coat to Pinstripe Resources | Index
