Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide - (Motorbooks Workshop) by Dennis W Parks (Paperback)

About the Book

From chassis to body, this book offers workable, fool-proof advice for building the hot rod of your dreams.

Book Synopsis

You're building a hot rod. The first step is the chassis. If it's not right, the car won't handle well. If it's really not right, the car might destroy itself. There are choices to be made, from frame rails to suspension components, and some combinations will work better than others. Next is the body. This is what everyone sees first. It's what makes a hot rod a hot rod. This book is a sure-fire guide to the best approach. Veteran builder and writer Dennis Parks walks you through the whole process, from finding and using existing panels to choosing New Old Stock panels from the aftermarket. The Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide offers fool-proof advice for building the hot rod of your dreams.

From the Back Cover

You're building a hot rod. The first step is the chassis. If it'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.

Review Quotes

"Dennis Parks has authored a number of books on building hot rods, but his latest, the Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide, has to be the most comprehensive yet!" - Rod Custom

About the Author

Dennis W. Parks has written several best-selling how-to books for the Motorbooks Workshop series, including How to Paint Your Car, How to Build a Cheap Hot Rod, Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide, and The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair. Parks' personal projects currently include a complete buildup of a 1955 Chevy pickup truck. He lives in Cedar Hill, Missouri.