NEW
HUBERT PLATT: Fast Fords of the
“Georgia Shaker” by Allen Platt
Hubert Platt’s son Allen presents this
chronological history of Hubert’s
racing career. Included are never-
before-seen, personal photos from
the Platt Family Collection accompanied
by records and documents
showcasing Platt’s illustrious drag-racing career. 8.5 x
11”, 176 pgs, 400 photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613253977
Available April 2019 Part # CT625 .................... $36.95
KAR-KRAFT: Race Cars,
Prototypes and Muscle Cars
of Ford’s Specialty Vehicle
Activity Program
by Charlie Henry
The author (a former Kar-Kraft
employee) has enlisted the help
of many of his former coworkers
to bring you the first book ever
published on Ford’s all-encompassing special projects
facility, Kar-Kraft. 10 x 10”, 192 pgs, 332 photos, Hdbd.
ISBN 9781613252864 Part # CT569 .....................$44.95
HOW TO BUILD FORD RESTOMOD
STREET MACHINES
by Tony E. Huntimer
Shows you how to modify your
vintage Ford to accelerate, stop,
corner, and ride as good as, if not
better than, Detroit’s best new
high-performance cars. Shows you
how to upgrade your engine,
drivetrain, chassis, suspension,
body, and interior using factory and aftermarket parts.
Covers many Ford-specific upgrades, including the
Granada brake swap and the popular Shelby Mod. The
photos in this edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144
pgs, 300 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250075
Part # SA101P ........................$26.95
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HOW TO BUILD COBRA KIT
CARS + BUYING USED
by D. Brian Smith
The Shelby Cobra was only in
production for six short years, and
only about 1,000 cars were ever made,
but Cobra aficionados yearned for and
revered these cars. Then, beginning in
the late 1970s, companies manufactured
and sold Cobra replicas as a kit
car. Author D. Brian Smith, former editor-in-chief of Kit
Car magazine, shows you each crucial step for assembling
a modern Cobra replica, and in particular, he profiles
assembling the most popular Cobra kit car. The photos in
this edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 176 pgs, 473 b/w
photos, Sftbd, ISBN 9781613253878
Part # SA202P ...........................$29.95
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FULL-SIZE FORD RESTORATION:
1960–1964 by Colin Kleer
Featuring step-by-step procedures on
body, driveline, chassis, and interior
components, the author shows,
with more than 500 photos and
text, how to restore a full-size Ford
to its former glory. Crucial projects
such as rust repair and driveline
maintenance help guarantee that your
Ford will be sound and solid for years to come after the
restoration. 8.5 x 11”, 192 pgs, 506 photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613253274 Part # SA390 ...........................$32.95
FORD Y-BLOCK ENGINES: How
to Rebuild and Modify
by Charles Morris
In this comprehensive rebuild and
high-performance build-up guide, a
step-by-step rebuild of a stock 292 is
provided, complete with explanatory
text and captions as well as color
photos. Author Charles Morris
profiles the building of a modified
supercharged 322 engine that uses the latest performance
parts and technology developed specifically for
this engine series. The photos in this edition are black &
white. 8.5 x 11”, 136 pgs, 417 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613254721 Part # SA257P $26.95
POD Book
NEW
FORD FE ENGINES: How to
Rebuild by Barry Rabotnick
Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild
covers everything you need to know
to rebuild one of these legendary
engines. CarTech’s unique Workbench
series format takes you step-by-step
through the entire rebuilding process,
learning Rabotnick’s tricks and secrets on building a durable
and reliable FE engine. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 388 photos,
Sftbd. ISBN 9781613252444 Part # SA352 ........... $29.95
HOW TO BUILD MAX-
PERFORMANCE FORD FE
ENGINES by Barry Rabotnik
The Ford FE (Ford Edsel) engine is
one of the most popular engines Ford
ever produced, and it powered most
Ford and Mercury cars and trucks
from the late 1950s to the mid 1970s.
While high-performance build-up
principles and techniques are discussed for all engines,
author Barry Rabotnick focuses on the max-performance
build-up for the most popular engines, such as the 390
and 428. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 377 color photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781934709153 Part # SA183 ..................$29.95
FORD FLATHEAD ENGINES:
How to Rebuild & Modify
by Tony Thacker & Mike Herman
Veteran author Tony Thacker and
flathead guru of H&H Flatheads
Mike Herman take you step-by-step
through the entire process of a rebuild,
including teardown, parts inspection,
machine shop processes, replacement
part selection, reassembly, start up,
and break-in. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 577 color photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781613252871 Part # SA379 ................... $29.95
FULL-SIZE FORDS 1955–1970
by David Temple
This is a fascinating retrospective of
the cars—the design process,
manufacturing, equipment packages,
and a thorough listing of options,
interior patterns, and paint codes. All
models from 1955 to 1970 that
brought Ford to dominance in the
full-size category are revealed in compelling
detail. In addition, author David Temple examines
Ford’s racing exploits, featuring the dual-quad 427
Cammer engine, the Galaxie Grand National race car, and
factory and lightweight drag cars. The photos in this
edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 316 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250709
Part # SA176P .........................$26.95
POD Book
FORD SMALL-BLOCK ENGINE
PARTS INTERCHANGE
by George Reid
This book includes critical
information on Ford’s greatest
small-block engines and goes into
great detail on the highly desirable,
high-performance hardware produced
throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and
1980s. By combining some of the
best parts from various years, great performance
potential can be unlocked in ways Ford never offered to
the general public. Valuable information on cranks,
blocks, heads, cams, intakes, rods, pistons, and even
accessories guide you through your project. The photos
in this edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs,
360 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613254448
Part # SA339P .........................$26.95
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HOW TO BUILD
SUPERCHARGED & TURBOCHARGED
SMALL-BLOCK
FORDS by Bob McClurg
Featuring legendary supercharger and
turbocharger manufacturers like
Paxton, Vortech, Pro-Charger,
Garret-AirResearch and Power Dyne,
as well as traditional Roots-style
systems, this book covers everything you need to know
about supercharging and turbocharging your small-block
Ford. The photos in this edition are black & white. 8.5 x
11”, 128 pgs, 425 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613250051 Part # SA95P ..$26.95
POD Book
HOW TO REBUILD THE SMALLBLOCK
FORD by George Reid
This book walks you stepby
step through a rebuild,
including planning, disassembly,
and inspection,
choosing the right parts,
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machine work, assembly, first firing,
and break-in. Also included are helpful
hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams,
heads, ignition, induction, and more. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs,
495 color photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781932494891
Part # SA102 ........................................................ $29.95
HOW TO BUILD BIG-INCH FORD
SMALL BLOCKS by George Reid
Thoroughly explains the concept of
building a stroker, paying special
attention to the effect that increasing
the bore and stroke has on the engine
as a whole. Also included is a complete
guide to factory head and block
castings, as well as aftermarket block
and head guides. Complete with four engine buildups
ranging from 331 to 408 ci. The photos in this edition
are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 128 pgs, 300 b/w photos,
Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250846
Part # SA85P ............................... $26.95
POD Book
FORD 351 CLEVELAND
ENGINES: How to Build for Max
Performance by George Reid
The Ford 351 Cleveland engine
quickly turned the performance world
upside down after making its debut
in the 1970 production models. Ford
finally had a small-block that could
compete with Chevrolet and Chrysler.
This book covers everything you need to know about
using tried-and-true modification techniques as well as
modern technology to make your Cleveland engine a
cutting-edge performer. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 405 color
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250488
Part # SA252 ................................................... $29.95
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