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Car Restoration & Repair Books for Auto Mechanics and Beginners (206)

Car restoration and how-to books. Engine building, carburetors and fuel injection, wiring, bodywork and sheet metal, paint, upholstery, welding, transmissions, brakes, and suspension. Step-by-step guides for first-timers and seasoned mechanics alike.

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Custom Car Painting on a Budget

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How to Pinstripe, Expanded Edition

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Chevy Tri-Five Custom Interiors (Ron Mangus' Custom Hot Rod Interiors)

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The Complete Guide To Auto Body Repair, 2Nd Edition (Motorbooks Workshop)

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1970 Plymouth Superbird: Muscle Cars In Detail No. 11

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How To Build Max-Performance 4.6-Liter Ford Engines

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How To Build Max Performance Chevy Lt1/Lt4 Engines

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GM Turbo 350 Transmissions: How to Rebuild and Modify

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Chevy TPI Fuel Injection Swapper's Guide (S-A Design)

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E-Type Jaguar Restoration Manual

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Truck Beds How to Install, Restore, & Modify

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Volkswagen Beetle How to Build & Modify

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Trans Am And Firebird Formula Restoration Guide, 1970-1981

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How To Build High-Performance Chevy Ls1/Ls6 V-8S (S-A Design)

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Automotive Wiring And Electrical Systems (Workbench Series)

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Ls Gen Iv Engines 2005 - Present: How To Build Max Performance

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How To Build A Traditional Ford Hot Rod (Motorbooks Workshop)

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1965-1972 Chevrolet Car Protect-O-Plate Decoder -- All Models

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How To Rebuild And Modify Carter/Edelbrock Carburetors

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How to Paint Your Car

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Engine Management: Advanced Tuning

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Building Honda K-Series Engine Performance (Performance How-To)

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Ford Speed Manual

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Hot Rod Body And Chassis Builder's Guide (Motorbooks Workshop)

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