101 GM Muscle Car Performance Projects (Motorbooks Workshop)
Let me lead off by saying that I bought this book used for $1.00 and all in it cost me $5.00 with shipping which was too much for what it offers.
I have restored my share of Muscle Cars over the years and I am fairly skilled when it comes to 68-72 GM A bodies. This book should have been titled 101 "suggestions" not projects. There is absolutely not enough information within any of these projects to give you a feel or guidance to what you are getting yourself into.
For example, there is one project titled upholstery. For laughs, it has a time frame indicator of a few hours (I don't have the book in front of me, but I think it quoted 2 hours labor) and the only pictures it shows is the bottom of a seat to show where the hog rings are and another to show you a pair of hog ring pliers. It is a total of two pages long. If anyone reading this has ever attempted replacing seat covers, you know it can take 2 hours to carefully disassemble a bucket seat, let alone clean, repair and begin replacing the covers. I have seen more in depth information in magazine articles. I didn't even bother reading the sections on engine and head rebuilding and I hope no one else gearing up for such a project does either.
I realize you may have another opinion of this book, but I can honestly say that of all the literature on restorations I have bought over the years, this was positively useless.
Editorial Review :: It’s nearly 40 years since the peak of the muscle car era, but the passion for building high performance into American cars of the 1960–1980s has not ebbed. No clan of muscle cars is more popular than those produced by General Motors, especially models such as the Camaro, Chevelle, GTO, Cutlass, Skylark, Tempest, Impala, Monte Carlo, and El Camino. They remain popular, in demand, and are still driven hard by owners with a need for speed.
I have restored my share of Muscle Cars over the years and I am fairly skilled when it comes to 68-72 GM A bodies. This book should have been titled 101 "suggestions" not projects. There is absolutely not enough information within any of these projects to give you a feel or guidance to what you are getting yourself into.
For example, there is one project titled upholstery. For laughs, it has a time frame indicator of a few hours (I don't have the book in front of me, but I think it quoted 2 hours labor) and the only pictures it shows is the bottom of a seat to show where the hog rings are and another to show you a pair of hog ring pliers. It is a total of two pages long. If anyone reading this has ever attempted replacing seat covers, you know it can take 2 hours to carefully disassemble a bucket seat, let alone clean, repair and begin replacing the covers. I have seen more in depth information in magazine articles. I didn't even bother reading the sections on engine and head rebuilding and I hope no one else gearing up for such a project does either.
I realize you may have another opinion of this book, but I can honestly say that of all the literature on restorations I have bought over the years, this was positively useless.
Editorial Review :: It’s nearly 40 years since the peak of the muscle car era, but the passion for building high performance into American cars of the 1960–1980s has not ebbed. No clan of muscle cars is more popular than those produced by General Motors, especially models such as the Camaro, Chevelle, GTO, Cutlass, Skylark, Tempest, Impala, Monte Carlo, and El Camino. They remain popular, in demand, and are still driven hard by owners with a need for speed.
Like other titles in the "101" series, this book spells out a wealth of do-it-yourself projects for the performance-hungry muscle car owner. The book presents detailed coverage of procedures performed on specific GM cars of the muscle car era. These are projects that can realistically be done by a detail-minded shade tree mechanic rather than requiring master builder skills and tools. Engine, transmission, and suspension performance modifications are covered in detail, as are cosmetic steps such as interior and sheet metal restoration.
List Price $34.95 On Sale $7.95
GM High - Tech Performance
I also paid for my subscription in Aguste 08 and still haven't receive no even one Mag or my money back !!! I love the Magazine but the shipping department SUCKS !!!
If you subscribe, Good Luck =)
Editorial Review :: GM High Tech Performance serves enthusiasts of domestic late-model GM performance cars including Camaros, Firebirds, Corvettes, and Grand Nationals. GM also covers fuel injection, supercharging, nitrous oxide systems, turbo technology, electronic engine management, and cutting-edge engine hardware.
List Price $53.91 On Sale $19.95
If you subscribe, Good Luck =)
Editorial Review :: GM High Tech Performance serves enthusiasts of domestic late-model GM performance cars including Camaros, Firebirds, Corvettes, and Grand Nationals. GM also covers fuel injection, supercharging, nitrous oxide systems, turbo technology, electronic engine management, and cutting-edge engine hardware.
List Price $53.91 On Sale $19.95
Trust Predator High Performance Optical Gamer Mouse GM-4600 - Mouse - optical - 7 button(s) - wired - PS/2, USB
Very precise for gaming and the rubberized cord hardy every gets tangled and it has a button to change the sensitivity.
Editorial Review :: The High Performance Optical Gamer Mouse GM-4600 features in-game sensitivity adjustable by one button to 600, 800, 1200, 1600 and 2000 dpi with resolution indicator in scroll wheel, 5.8 mega pixels/second image processing for high precision surface tracking, up to 15 g acceleration tracking and 1 meter/second speed for accurate surface tracking at high speed movement. Its ergonomic design with rubber coating offers comfortable and steady grip during long gaming sessions.
List Price $45.44 On Sale $34.95
Editorial Review :: The High Performance Optical Gamer Mouse GM-4600 features in-game sensitivity adjustable by one button to 600, 800, 1200, 1600 and 2000 dpi with resolution indicator in scroll wheel, 5.8 mega pixels/second image processing for high precision surface tracking, up to 15 g acceleration tracking and 1 meter/second speed for accurate surface tracking at high speed movement. Its ergonomic design with rubber coating offers comfortable and steady grip during long gaming sessions.
List Price $45.44 On Sale $34.95
Fabtech FTS21001BK Component Box Kit, 6" Performance Lift For Select Chevy/GM Trucks
Editorial Review :: This Fab Tech 6" Performance lift kit is designed for 1980 - 2004, 302/351W/351 engines. Lift is accomplished via one-piece cast drop down steering knuckles attaching to heavy-duty 1/4" thick, high arched lower control arm cross members connected via tubular support tubes. Tubular sway bar end links with urethane bushings retain the factory front sway bar angle. This is component box 2.
List Price $1,012.23 On Sale $751.40
Chicago White Sox Hat Authentic Game Hat Performance 59FIFTY New Era On-Field Cap-7-5/8
Editorial Review ::
List Price On Sale $36.99
K9 Performance Tabs 5 gm, 10 Tablets
Editorial Review :: K9 Performance Tabs are an effervescent hydration supplement used to help support the health of active dogs. K9 Performance Tabs provide multiple energy sources while hydrating your dog immediately
List Price On Sale $6.99
