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Build Your Own Off-Road Buggy - for as little as £100

Una guía ilustrada paso a paso para construir un buggy todoterreno monoplaza utilizando herramientas estándar, habilidades básicas y materiales de bajo costo.
Este libro a todo color muestra cómo hacer el marco tubular y aconseja cómo modificar y utilizar componentes mecánicos baratos pero útiles obtenidos de una motocicleta donante. El producto final es un vehículo divertido a un precio económico y una experiencia de aprendizaje en ingeniería y diseño.

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Car Builder's Manual - Designing and constructing your own car from scratch

Hoy en día, muchas personas se sienten inspiradas a construir su propio automóvil, ya sea desde cero o ensamblando un kit. Este libro explica en detalle, mediante textos e ilustraciones fáciles de entender, cómo planificar un proyecto y llevar a cabo las tareas necesarias de manera segura, eficiente y en un plazo de tiempo razonable.

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Build Your Own Sports Car - for as little as £ 250 and race it! (2nd Edition)

The first edition of this bestseller inspired so many people to build their own sports car that there now exists a thriving Locost Car Club, and an MSA-approved race series for Locosts run by the 750 Motor Club.

This second edition in full colour is updated and expanded, with a new chapter on all aspects of racing a Locost, information on how to get through the Single Vehicle Approval test, and builders' own stories.

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Build Your Own Kit Car

Renowned kit car expert Steve Hole presents a comprehensive guide to planning, managing and executing a kit car build. The first part of the book covers:
- The history of kit cars: detailing the innovations the kit car industry has made in car building technology, and how companies like Westfield and Caterham have become household names
- Types of kit cars, including the differences between kits, replicas and one-off builds
- Choosing the right car for you
- Budgeting for your build
- Setting up your workspace, tools needed and workshop safety
- Building techniques

The second half of the book takes you through a full build project, from chassis, brakes, suspension and engine through to trimming and interiors. The last chapters of the book set out clearly and simply how to get your kit car tested and registered, and guide you through the associated regulations.

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How to Build Cobra Kit Cars + Buying Used - Step-by-Step Assembly Procedures. Complete Guide to Cobra Kit Manufacturers

El Shelby Cobra original dejó una huella imborrable en la historia del automóvil. Este ligero roadster británico, equipado con un potente motor Ford V8, estableció nuevos estándares de rendimiento, ganó numerosas carreras y se convirtió en un icono.

A pesar de que solo se fabricaron unos 1.000 ejemplares en seis años, la Cobra siguió siendo muy deseada. A finales de los años 70, algunas empresas comenzaron a fabricar réplicas en forma de kit, permitiendo a los entusiastas construir su propio coche. Con el tiempo, los fabricantes también ofrecieron chasis completos y modelos totalmente ensamblados.

El autor D. Brian Smith, exeditor en jefe de la revista "Kit Car", ofrece una guía detallada para ensamblar una réplica moderna del Cobra, centrándose en el popular Factory Five Cobra Mk4. Explica cómo elegir el kit adecuado según el presupuesto y los objetivos de rendimiento, además de proporcionar consejos sobre planificación, costos y herramientas. Instrucciones paso a paso con fotos muestran cómo ensamblar una réplica segura y fiable.

El libro también incluye una guía de compra de réplicas de Cobra de segunda mano, con recomendaciones sobre inspección, evaluación y prueba de conducción para quienes prefieren un modelo ya montado.

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Building a Special - Following the build of Ant's own classic F1 single-seater special

Ant Anstead construyó su propio coche "especial", inspirado en el Alfa 158, el primer coche de Fórmula 1 que ganó el Campeonato Mundial y que compitió entre los años 30 y 50. La serie de televisión de 12 capítulos siguió la construcción del coche por parte de Ant, desde las primeras ideas de diseño hasta la construcción, que culminó con el debut del coche durante el fin de semana del Gran Premio de Estados Unidos de 2019 en Austin, Texas.

El libro sigue la construcción personal del coche por parte de Ant, tal como se documenta en la serie de televisión, desde la selección del MG TD donante para el chasis y el Alfa Romeo Spider para el motor y la caja de cambios, pasando por la modificación del chasis, la construcción de la suspensión, la dirección, los frenos, la carrocería y el interior, y la unión de todos los componentes para producir un "especial" único y terminado.

Profusamente ilustrado con fotografías, dibujos técnicos y bocetos, y escrito con las propias palabras de Ant, este libro amplía la serie de televisión de 12 partes sobre este proyecto, brindando más detalles sobre los componentes (incluidas las dimensiones), la ingeniería y las técnicas utilizadas para construir el automóvil.

El contenido incluye:
Introducción, historia de los vehículos especiales, planificación, automóvil donante, chasis, suspensión, dirección, eje trasero, motor, sistema de combustible, sistema de enfriamiento, accesorios, escape, caja de cambios, carrocería, sistema de frenos, cabina, cableado, preparación y pintura, pruebas, configuración y legalización para la carretera.

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How to Build A Fiberglass Car - Based on the Construction of the Victress Sports Car

The original contributors, W. I. Boyce-Smith, Edmond Kelly and Hugh Jorgensen, all played a significant role in the design, development and construction of the fiberglass bodied Victress sports car. While the technology of constructing impact resistant lightweight automobile bodies has advanced considerably since this book was first published, many of the exotic materials and composites in use today are beyond the capabilities available to the average home-based "special" builder.

However, this comprehensive and informative book, written in easy to understand language, puts the capability of designing and building a custom bodied special within reach of the home-based enthusiast. The principles it contains are just as relevant today as they were some 50 years ago when this book was first written.

The design process is clearly explained, the raw materials required are described, and the construction process is presented in an easy-to-follow step by step procedure. Obviously, this book would also be a valuable reference for anyone contemplating repairing, refurbishing or restoring a fiberglass bodied automobile. This edition also includes a 40 page bonus section featuring reproductions of Victress sales literature.

Out-of-print and unavailable for many years, this book is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this print-on-demand reproduction as a service to all those automotive "special" builders and enthusiasts worldwide.

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

There is no shortage of options regarding suspensions for your rodding project. Which ones are the best? How hard are they to install, and how much is it going to cost?

In "How to Build Hot Rod Chassis", highly regarded hot rodding author Jeff Tann covers everything enthusiasts need to know about designing and building their new chassis and suspension system.
It thoroughly explores both factory and aftermarket frames, modified factory solid-axle suspensions, and aftermarket independent front and rear suspension setups.

No matter what design a reader may be considering for his own car, this book delivers a wealth of information on the pros and cons of all systems available.
Whether you end up building a traditional or retro rod and stick with a conventional system, go high-tech and get the latest and greatest, or decide on a hybrid somewhere in between, it will guide you through the process of choosing, installing, and enjoying your hot rod's suspension.

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How to Build A Racing Car

Originally published in 1949 by Floyd Clymer, this comprehensive and informative book, written in easy to understand language, puts the capability of designing and building a 1950's era midget racing car or a three-quarter (dirt track) car within reach of the home-based enthusiast.
The fundamental principles described in this book may also be applied to the construction of a 50's track roadster or even a custom built hot rod.

Highly technical terminology and engineering terms have been avoided, as the aim of this book is to define the construction process in clear and understandable terms, regardless of the reader's technical background or training. The principles it contains are just as relevant today as they were some 50 years ago when this book was first written.

The design process is clearly explained, the raw materials required are described, and the construction process is presented in an easy-to-follow step by step procedure. Obviously, this book would also be a valuable reference for anyone contemplating repairing, refurbishing or restoring a vintage racing car.
This edition also includes a 38 page bonus section featuring a reproduction of an appropriate Offenhauser Speed Equipment catalog.

Out-of-print and unavailable for many years, this book is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on the secondary market and we are pleased to be able to offer this print-on-demand reproduction as a service to all those vintage automotive race car builders and enthusiasts worldwide.

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How to Build Motorcycle-engined Racing Cars (Veloce SpeedPro)

If you are aspiring to build a racing car, this could be the book that you've been waiting for! Tony Pashley revisits the path that he took in the Pashley Project articles in Race Tech magazine during the design and construction of two successful hillclimb cars, but this time in great detail, with a view to enabling the reader to carry out a similar exercise for themselves.

Although hillclimb and sprint cars are the focal topic, a lot of the book is applicable to race cars in general. The cars under discussion in the book are powered by motorcycle engines, which are meeting with great success in the smaller racing car classes.

The total process of building a car is described, beginning with the selection and procurement of the engine. Chassis and suspension design is covered in a simplistic but adequate manner as the author's aim is to minimise the inclusion of involved calculations.

Two recipes for chassis construction are illustrated in detail, along with guidance on the processes of construction and a description of the required equipment. Following on from this, the fabrication of the suspension is explained.
Further chapters are dedicated to the remaining aspects of the vehicle, covering transmission, brakes, fuel and coolant systems, and electrics. The book is heavily illustrated with photographs and extensive explanatory diagrams and tables. A vital addition to any would be kit car builders library.

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How to Build Tiger Avon or GTA Sports Cars for Road or Track (Veloce SpeedPro)

The step-by-step guide to building your dream sports car on a budget. The Tiger Avon is a high-quality, high-performance cycle-wing roadster, while the GTO is a sleek new design.
Both models are based on readily available Ford Sierra mechanical components with a choice of independent or live axle rear suspension. Engine wise, you can use a straight 4 or V8 of your choice, including Ford Pinto, Ford Zetec, Rover K-Series or even motorcycle units.

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Features
- Build a fabulous car on a tight budget!
- Your choice, traditional Tiger Avon or the exciting new GTA!
- Choose whether you want to build the chassis yourself or buy the complete unit
- All body panels are available to buy, or you can create your own body to your design and mould it yourself
- Choose your own power unit: car or motorcycle, 4 cylinder in-line or V8
- Excellent power to rate ratios, even with standard Sierra 'Pinto' engines
- Complete building instructions are provided, including mechanical components, bodywork, instruments and electrical systems
- Includes how to convert an existing Tiger Avon to a GTA.

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