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Summary: Should be called "As Good As It Gets."
Review: I bought this book, then I bought a Model A. This is the only modern book I've read that can gives the reader a strait forward guide to building an real hot rod circa 1950. The correct wheel choices, banjo rear ends, Naugahyde! No Chevy 350s or billet here! Bishop & Tartel show you how the old timers did it, and then how to do it right.
I use it as a reference book and take everywhere. It's the basis for my A-V8, I couldn't build as good a period car without it. The pictures are captivating, the diagrams are totally right on. If I didn't feel as strongly about this book I wouldn't be writing this review.
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Summary: Should be called "As Good As It Gets."
Review: I bought this book, then I bought a Model A. This is the only modern book I've read that can gives the reader a strait forward guide to building an real hot rod circa 1950. The correct wheel choices, banjo rear ends, Naugahyde! No Chevy 350s or billet here! Bishop & Tartel show you how the old timers did it, and then how to do it right.
I use it as a reference book and take everywhere. It's the basis for my A-V8, I couldn't build as good a period car without it. The pictures are captivating, the diagrams are totally right on. If I didn't feel as strongly about this book I wouldn't be writing this review.
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Summary: Authentic rodding
Review: I was very pleased with this book which has helped me focus my Model A Hotrod build up and simplified things. Step by step guide to building your traditional A-V8. Has probably saved me a year or more. Is worth reading just for the chassis chapter which shows you how to build a solid chassis without boxing it! If you're building a traditional hot rod you need this book.
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Summary: Best of it's type
Review: The Bishop/Tardel "How to Build a Traditional Hot Rod" is the very best book of this genre that I have seen.It's chock full of good clear photos and captions that explain exactly what's going on. As well as accurate measurements. Something not found in most other books. It's apparent that Bishop and Tardel put a lot of extra effort into this book and you'll find it to be quite detailed. Even if you're building a modern style roadster or coupe, there's a lot of valuable information in this book that can apply. And at the least make you appreciate hot rod history in a manner not seen to date. Bishop and Tardel are a couple of guys who have been there and done that and if this book doesn't make you want to start building a traditional hot rod I'd be surprised.
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Summary: Motivational Therapy in Paper Back
Review: This book has set me on fire! My late father Blair Reardon (an original Hot Rodder from the forties) planted the seed to build a Hot Rod in me when I was a child. Ever since I've known about cars from the depression era I have always wanted one. Now that I have the time and income to do this, I want to build a traditional style Hot Rod complete with the requisite flathead motor, Zephyr gears and Halibrand rear end to spin along a host of authentic vintage Ford parts. For me, the use of real Ford components, just like Dad scrounged out of the junkyard back in 1949, was absolutely essential. This platform, from the 1930 Model A frame I just aquired on up, will recreate a true, genuine Ford that will be brought back to life with cunning, resourcefulness and tenacity. This book has shown me the way. Chapter by chapter the text and images explain to the reader what it takes to build a true American classic. The parts, assemblies and period correct accessories required and the steps to bring them together are documented in words and pictures. As complete as this book is, you will need to network with other rodders all the way through the build of the car. The list of vendors in the back of the book will get you started on this network. You will meet new friends along the way as you apply your enthusiam. This book will take you by the hand, show you what you need and inspire the true believer to build. Bring your enthusiam and resources to the table, and this book will guide you through the rest. Old Fords never die...they just go faster! Rick Reardon
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Summary: Motivational Therapy in Paper Back
Review: This book has set me on fire! My late father Blair Reardon (an original Hot Rodder from the forties) planted the seed to build a Hot Rod in me when I was a child. Ever since I've known about cars from the depression era I have always wanted one. Now that I have the time and income to do this, I want to build a traditional style Hot Rod complete with the requisite flathead motor, Zephyr gears and Halibrand rear end to spin along a host of authentic vintage Ford parts. For me, the use of real Ford components, just like Dad scrounged out of the junkyard back in 1949, was absolutely essential. This platform, from the 1930 Model A frame I just aquired on up, will recreate a true, genuine Ford that will be brought back to life with cunning, resourcefulness and tenacity. This book has shown me the way. Chapter by chapter the text and images explain to the reader what it takes to build a true American classic. The parts, assemblies and period correct accessories required and the steps to bring them together are documented in words and pictures. As complete as this book is, you will need to network with other rodders all the way through the build of the car. The list of vendors in the back of the book will get you started on this network. You will meet new friends along the way as you apply your enthusiam. This book will take you by the hand, show you what you need and inspire the true believer to build. Bring your enthusiam and resources to the table, and this book will guide you through the rest. Old Fords never die...they just go faster! Rick Reardon
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