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Hot Rods, Street Rods, Lowriders and Customizing: How To Build, Wire, Paint, Upholster and more...

Our Hot Rod books and guides are the best available and chock-full of tips from some of the best builders in the field.

Plus, we also offer a great selection of the best guides to help you customize your car, truck, van, etc. Upgrade the engine, interior, performance, sound system, steering wheel, brakes, suspension, window tinting, custom painting and more.

Intended for the do-it-yourselfer — or anyone who wants to learn about hot rods — they feature step-by-step procedures so you can build, repair, service, restore or customize your street rod like a pro.


How To Build Period Correct Hot Rods: Build a Vintage Hot Rod
How To Build Period Correct Hot Rods: Build a Vintage Hot Rod

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Project Street Rod: The Step-by-Step Modification of a Vintage Car
Project Street Rod: The Step-by-Step Modification of a Vintage Car

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How to Build a Cheap Hot Rod: Choosing a Car, Finding Parts, Build a Chassis, more
How to Build a Cheap Hot Rod: Choosing a Car, Finding Parts, Build a Chassis, more

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Boyd Coddington's Hot Rod Engines, Drivelines & Chassis
Boyd Coddington's Hot Rod Engines, Drivelines & Chassis

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How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod
How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod

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Street Rodder's Chassis & Suspension Handbook
Street Rodder's Chassis & Suspension Handbook

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The All-American Hot Rod: The Cars. The Legends. The Passion.
The All-American Hot Rod: The Cars. The Legends. The Passion.

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Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide
Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide

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Hot Rods: Fabrication and Paint Ideas
Hot Rods: Fabrication and Paint Ideas

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The Complete Builder's Guide to Hot Rod Chassis and Suspension
The Complete Builder's Guide to Hot Rod Chassis and Suspension

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How To Air Condition Your Hot Rod: A How-To Manual
How To Air Condition Your Hot Rod: A How-To Manual

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How to Design and Install In-Car Entertainment Systems
How to Design and Install In-Car Entertainment Systems

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How To Customize Damn Near Anything
How To Customize Damn Near Anything

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Street Machines Idea Book: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Project Car
Street Machines Idea Book: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Project Car

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How To Custom Paint Damn Near Anything
How To Custom Paint Damn Near Anything

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How to Build a Hot Tuner Car: Choose a Car, Budget, Parts, Nitrous, more
How to Build a Hot Tuner Car: Choose a Car, Budget, Parts, Nitrous, more

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Complete Wheel and Tire Buyer's Guide
Complete Wheel and Tire Buyer's Guide

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Wheel and Tire Performance Handbook
Wheel and Tire Performance Handbook

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Custom Pickup Handbook: How to Customize Your Pickup Truck
Custom Pickup Handbook: How to Customize Your Pickup Truck

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Custom Auto Interiors: Seats, Door Panels, Carpets and more!
Custom Auto Interiors: Seats, Door Panels, Carpets and more!

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Ford Roadster Custom Interiors, 1929-1935
Ford Roadster Custom Interiors, 1929-1935

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Chevy Tri-Five Custom Interiors, 1955-1957
Chevy Tri-Five Custom Interiors, 1955-1957

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Automotive Custom Interiors: Leather, Fabrics, Plastics
Automotive Custom Interiors: Leather, Fabrics, Plastics

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How to Customize Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Trucks, 1999-2006
How to Customize Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Trucks, 1999-2006

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Barris Kustom Techniques of the 50's: Custom Paint, Paneling, etc.
Barris Kustom Techniques of the 50's: Custom Paint, Paneling, etc.

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Custom Cars: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Project Car
Custom Cars: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Project Car

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Hot Rod Wiring: How-To Guide
Hot Rod Wiring: How-To Guide

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'1932 Boyd Coddington Ford T

Above: Steve Eisenhaur of Orange, California, purchased this Boyd Coddington custom-built 1932 Ford T Flathead hot rod, from the man himself. Visit The Motor Bookstore blog for the complete story.



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