Parks Dennis W.

A major part of any auto restoration is bringing the interior back to life, and How to Restore Automotive Interiors provides you with the tools and knowledge you need to tackle any job on any type of car, from prewar classics to full-on customs to modern vehicles. Veteran author Dennis Parks takes you step-by-step through all the processes, from restoring seats, door panels, floor coverings, and headliners to adding sound dampening and thermal insulation. With tips and advice for selecting the right tools and planning your job, as well as maintaining your restored interior, How to Restore Automotive Interiors is the only book you'll need to get the job done.

Automotive wiring is a primary skill required for proper completion and safe operation of any custom build, whether it is a traditional custom, hot rod, or classic daily driver. While restorers typically have the option of buying a new or reproduction wiring harness, custom enthusiasts often have few options except to figure out how to do it themselves. This book guides builders through every step from determining what components they need, to selecting wire type and gauge, methods of connection, and other considerations. The book includes numerous charts showing typical configurations and suggested installations. A troubleshooting section lends a hand in tracking down the inevitable problems that can arise.

As with building any car, the chassis is the first step - get this wrong on a hot rod and the car won't handle well, and may possible even destroy itself. Next is the body, and this is what everyone sees and makes a hot rod a hot rod. Veteran builder and writer Dennis Parks walks the reader through the whole process, from finding and using existing panels to choosing New Old Stock panels from the aftermarket. Offering fool-proof advice and guidance for building the hot rod of your dreams, this is the one and only book to have.

This book shows how a great hot rod car can be built on a modest budget, rather than spending a fortune buying and tweaking one! No more being at the mercy of salesman, paying inflated prices; the ability to build your favorite car to your specifications now lies in your reach! Author Dennis Parks documents his own building project - a "Track T" kit roadster - showing in step-by-step detail how to turn a pile of parts into a high-performance, cool hot rod, and provides detailed step-by-step guide to building a car of your own. Park's advice and instructions cover every aspect of the affordable Hot Rod, from establishing a target vehicle and budgeting, finding the parts, building the car, and fine tuning the finished vehicle on the road. There is a full resource guide included.