{"product_id":"how-to-build-period-correct-hot-rods-9781934709320","title":"How to Build Period Correct Hot Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage  retro  or classic hot rods have been an enduring element of the hot rod hobby. These vintage roadsters  sedans  and coups have become very popular because they are the bedrock of the hot rodding culture. However  many rodders have built a rod dedicated to a particular decade  era  region  flavor  or style  but these have lacked all the period correct details  and its crucial to get all the details (ie parts) right. If some parts are not of the complementary or the package does not faithfully replicate a particular style or era  the theme of the hot rod can be ruined. Hot rod veteran Gerry Burger explains how to identify  buy  or build the parts to create a faithful period correct hot rod--a car that you will be proud of and will gain the respect from others in the hobby. The book showcases all the parts that make a faithful and consistent hot rod of a certain era  flavor  or style. The book covers 50s and 60s style  both East Coast and West Coast. It details the wide range of stock parts and popular high-performance parts from a particular era. He discusses when they were first produced and when they were in popular use. Once you decide on the theme and time period for your hot rod build  Burger discusses how to choose the period correct engine for your chassis  valve covers  intakes  and carbs that also match the period from Edelbrock  Offenhauser  and others. Similar chapters also cover  interiors  wheels and tires  frames  suspension  and all other components. When it comes to putting together all the pieces to create an attractive  accurate  and fun hot rod from the 50s  60s  and 70s  no other book is a better guide than How to Build Period Correct Hot Rods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45275476852789,"sku":"ByrdShop_1934709328","price":240.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781934709320.jpg?v=1780507986","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/how-to-build-period-correct-hot-rods-9781934709320","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}