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How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines by Vern Tardel and Mike Bishop (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760343993
ISBN-139780760343999
eBay Product ID (ePID)204301904
Product Key Features
Book TitleHow to Rebuild and Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicAutomotive / Repair & Maintenance, Automotive / General, Automotive, Automotive / Customizing
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering
AuthorVern Tardel, Mike Bishop
Book SeriesMotorbooks Workshop Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight23.6 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-041676
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"It'll teach you how to do what the title says, as well as engine selection, the buying process, and tuning. Plus, if words elude you, there are photos and diagrams." - Car Craft
Dewey Decimal629.25/040288
SynopsisLoved by bootleggers and dirt racers, the V-8 is iconic power. Now you can build and restore your very own hotrod, or just enjoy daydreaming., Keep it mild or build it wild, but either way, How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Flathead V8 Engines will help ensure your flathead is delivering the power you need. The ultimate Ford flathead resource for hot rodders and restorers.The last commercially produced Ford Flathead V-8 was cast over 60 years ago. Simple by today's high-tech standards, during its performance reign from the late '30s through the mid '50s, the flathead was unsurpassed for go-fast power on the cheap. It spawned the modern aftermarket speed-equipment industry and became a favorite of bootleggers, dry-lakes racers, dirt trackers, street racers, and a whole generation that just wanted fast cars.Whether you're restoring a classic Ford, building a traditional hot rod, or creating a period custom car, you'll want to get the most out of its vintage flathead V-8. In How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines , authors Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel, two of the most highly-regarded experts in hot rodding, give you the detailed and accurate information you need to build, restore, or just daydream about the engine that gave birth to hot rodding.Every aspect of buying, building, and owning a flathead V-8 engine is extensively covered. Go through the basics of selecting the right engine for the right project, building and rehabilitating engines, and final tuning. Diagrams and color photos bring these legendary engines to life for the hands-on hobbyist, collector, and aficionado.Keep it mild or build it wild, but either way, How to Rebuild and Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines will help ensure your flathead is delivering the power you need., The ultimate Ford flathead resource for hot rodders and restorers. The last commercially produced Ford Flathead V-8 was cast over 60 years ago. Simple by today's high-tech standards, during its performance reign from the late '30s through the mid '50s, the flathead was unsurpassed for go-fast power on the cheap. It spawned the modern aftermarket speed-equipment industry and became a favorite of bootleggers, dry-lakes racers, dirt trackers, street racers, and a whole generation that just wanted fast cars. Whether you're restoring a classic Ford, building a traditional hot rod, or creating a period custom car, you'll want to get the most out of its vintage flathead V-8. In How to Rebuild & Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines , authors Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel, two of the most highly-regarded experts in hot rodding, give you the detailed and accurate information you need to build, restore, or just daydream about the engine that gave birth to hot rodding. Every aspect of buying, building, and owning a flathead V-8 engine is extensively covered. Go through the basics of selecting the right engine for the right project, building and rehabilitating engines, and final tuning. Diagrams and color photos bring these legendary engines to life for the hands-on hobbyist, collector, and aficionado. Keep it mild or build it wild, but either way, How to Rebuild & Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines will help ensure your flathead is delivering the power you need.
LC Classification NumberTL215.F35B57 2015
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- Jul 25, 2025
High quality book on overhaul and engine...
High quality book on overhaul and engine performance upgrades. Very little info on carbs, timing and tuning. Not very helpful for me as i am not a mechanic of that level nor do i plan to beVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 25, 2023
Plenty of good content
Seems to have good content, have not had time to read the entire book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 30, 2022
Nice book
Good information on ford flathead engineVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 31, 2016
AAA+++
Very intresting book and great Pictures in the book ! ! !Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 08, 2018
just what your looking for.
gives you all the information you need to rebuild your flathead engine.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 17, 2021
Lots of info
Good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 09, 2018
Interesting
Nice nostalgic infoVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 31, 2015
Great
Very informative highly recommendVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
