| Car Builder's Manual | 
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Sales Rank: 346128
Category: Book
Author: Lionel Baxter
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Studio: Haynes Publishing
Manufacturer: Haynes Publishing
Label: Haynes Publishing
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1859606466
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.222
EAN: 9781859606469
ASIN: 1859606466
Publication Date: June 25, 2000
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Product Description
A companion volume to "Build Your Own Sports Car for as Little as $250", this book is ideal for anyone who appreciates the satisfaction of building a vehicle that is unique in a world of mass production. Although the process of building a car may seem daunting, Baxter explains how to plan and carry out the tasks required, safely, efficiently, to a good standard, and within a reasonable time scale. Everything from buying the car to making and repairing bodywork, installing drivetrain and suspension components, and chassis work is covered in this comprehensive book.
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 Far from descriptive April 3, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm looking into building a space frame chassis to suit a rather ambitious project I currently have in the works
I knew full well this book will be of basic fundamentals only and have very little to do with chassis design and engineering, but ordered it anyway for it to act as a sort of companion book to larger and more detailed textbooks
I'm quite well versed in how automotive systems work, such knowledge gained purely from interest and not through formal education. Unfortunately for me, this book contains nothing I don't already know. The topics are merely touched upon, explaining the basics of how and why various automotive component systems exist, and very little of how they actually work. Each topic is named, a purpose is explained, and any variation between different system design is noted, but thats it. I would've liked more depth in the topics. Most of the book's explanation is focused on old chassis design (body on frame) such as those made in the 1930's - and while interesting; have little useful relevance to modern chassis design.
This book would be great for breaking in someone who knows absolutely nothing about cars, if they were inclined to study it. It acts as a basic introduction to the critical component systems for your average vehicle, and nothing more. If you're reasonably knowledgeable when it comes to cars, and are looking to design and build your own, this book will not help you
So in summary, it will help those without basic understanding of how it all works, but for anyone with half a clue it's really not a wise purchase
 Great companion book June 19, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
In my opinion this books makes an excellent companion book to Ron Champion's book. I would have liked it to go into a bit more detail in a couple of areas, in particular front funders. It answered a number of questions I didn't even know I had. You can build one of Campion's cars without this book, but I think you'll be be glad if you buy a copy. if you buy a copy but don't have Champion's book, I'd advise you to get a copy.
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