Automotive Body Repair & Painting Manual

Automotive Body Repair & Painting Manual
Author: John Haynes
Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Incorporated
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1989-10-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781850104797

This is a complete do-it-yourself guide. What you can learn: • Full-color sections on minor repairs and painting • Damage repair • Painting • Rust Repair Additional detailed information includes: • Rustproofing and undercoating • Tools and equipment • Repair of minor dents and rust damage • Metal working techniques • Major rust repair • Body component replacement • Sanding and painting • Car care and detailing • Welding Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Maintaining and preserving the paint, body and interior Chapter 3: Damage repair: Doing it yourself or having it done Chapter 4: Tools and working facilities Chapter 5: Minor body repairs Chapter 6: Major body repair Chapter 7: Body component replacement Chapter 8: Preparation for painting Chapter 9: Painting Chapter 10: Doors and glass Chapter 11: Trim and accessories Chapter 12: Welding

GM Full-size Pick-ups

GM Full-size Pick-ups
Author: John Haynes
Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Incorporated
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2005-01-23
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781563925436

Haynes manuals are written and photographed from "hands-on" experience gained by a complete teardown and rebuild of the specific vehicle. Hundreds of photographs depict repair procedures, wiring diagrams, owner maintenance, emissions systems and more.

How to Make Your Car Handle

How to Make Your Car Handle
Author: Fred Puhn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1987-01-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780912656465

To make your car handle, design a suspension system, or just learn about chassis, you’ll find what you need here. Basic suspension theory is thoroughly covered: roll center, roll axis, camber change, bump steer, anti-dive, ride rate, ride balance and more. How to choose, install and modify suspensions and suspension hardware for best handling: springs, sway bars, shock absorbers, bushings, tired and wheels. Regardless of the basic layout of your car—front engine/rear drive, front engine/front drive, or rear engine/rear drive—it is covered here. Aerodynamic hardware and body modifications for reduced drag, high-speed stability and increased cornering power: spoilers, air dams, wings and ground-effects devices. How to modify and set up brakes for maximum stopping power and handling. The most complete source of handling information available. “Suspension secrets” explained in plain, understandable language so you can be the expert.