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Tinbender

11-23-2003, 11:23 PM

I'm working on the curriculum for a possible summer course in rodding. I have quite a bit of resource material for the welding, body repair. and painting sections, but would like to hear sugestions in these areas.
Sheetmatal fabrication
Chassis & suspension (both independent and solid axle).
Electrical (basic stuff).
Body alignment and assembly.

I'd also like input on subject matter. So far I have,
welding, gas and mig (tig is not an option right now).
Metal straightening (bumping, metal finishing, and filler work).
Paint and prep.
Sheetmetal fabrication.
Chassis and suspension.
Electrical.
Body alignment and assembly.
As always, your input is greatly appreciated!

Unkl Ian

11-24-2003, 12:03 AM

Four excellent books:
Metal Fabricators Handbook by Ron Fournier
Sheetmetal handbook by Ron Fournier
Both available from Fournier Enterprises (http://www.fournierenterprises.com/BookPage.html#EWM00)

Ultimate Sheetmetal Fabrication by Tim Remus
Advaned Sheetmetal Fabrication by Tim Remus
Both available from Ron Covell (http://www.covell.biz/books.htm)

kustombuilder

11-24-2003, 01:22 AM

Hustler's Barely Legal http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif..... OOOOH, you ment CAR related and for your students. i don't know, but i'd like to hear about some good books too.

Tman

11-24-2003, 01:39 AM

I would add Mike Bishops Book, How To Build a Traditional Ford Hotrod.

autocol

11-24-2003, 04:59 AM

auto electrical is covered in depth by HAMBer choco munday...

available from here (http://www.graffitipub.com.au/)...

SlowLearner

11-24-2003, 06:31 AM

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auto electrical is covered in depth by HAMBer choco munday...

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What autocol said. Excellent book!!!

old beet

11-24-2003, 08:02 AM

For entertainment "Where were you in 52" by Albert Drake. All about roddin in Portland in the 50s..........OLDBEET

Bruce Lancaster

11-24-2003, 04:02 PM

Getem to read Carroll Smith's "Nuts, bolts, and fasteners". Besides being an excellent guide to hardware, it teaches a great deal about thinking through structural problems and why cars go or break.

RileyRacing

11-24-2003, 04:22 PM

If you need old school ideas, may I suggest "Hot Rod, the first 12 issues" and "the best of Hot Rod, 1949-1959"? I found both of them at Barnes and Noble. Or if your local high school has auto/shop classes, go down and see what books they use. I got a couple old copies from my teacher when they got too "nasty" for the students to use http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

Jay

Justin B

11-25-2003, 10:24 PM

chassis engineering by herb adams. really good book covers all kind of suspension, staight axles and independant.plus stuff like how down force and roll contribute to handling. goes into all kinds of build methods for whatever you want to achieve. got my copy at barnes and noble

Unkl Ian

11-25-2003, 10:29 PM

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Getem to read Carroll Smith's "Nuts, bolts, and fasteners".

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Actually,all of Caroll Smith's books are very good.

Hellbound_Hootch

11-25-2003, 10:30 PM

The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio: How to Go Down on a Man and Give Him Mind-Blowing Pleasure

MISS hootch

55olds88

11-25-2003, 10:45 PM

Wow I never knew you were published Hootch, do you do readings ??

Crease

11-25-2003, 11:05 PM

History of the American Hot Rod