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Item #1201 JFC
Official 2012 John Force Racing Calendar
This a must-have for any John Force Racing fan. The 2012 calendar features great photos of all the JFR members. From on-track action shots, to candid pit images; it's all here. This 11 X 9.5-inch calendar will look great in any home, office, or garage, and leaves plenty of room to mark down important dates if you so choose.
$14.00 + Shipping.

Item # 1201 DF 01
John Force - Destination Force Episode 1
Inspired by the life of 15-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force, created by Jule Selbo, Ashley Force Hood, and Bob Engels.
Illustrated by Doug Sirois and lettered by Curt Gaiser, this comic book is certain to be a sought-after collectible.
Copyright 2011
$9.95 + shipping.

Item # 1201 JF
John Force - I Saw Elvis at a Thousand Feet
He's been called drag racing's most colorful can charismatic personality. He's won more NHRA National events in funny car than anyone, including Don Prudhomme. He's been upside down, on fire, end over end, and wouldn't have it any other way. He's John Force, and he's never at a loss for words.
This book takes a candid look at the quarter-mile legend and samples of some of what he's had to say along the way.
Copyright 1995
$9.95 + shipping.

Item # 1111 FCF
Funny Car Fever
By Steve Reyes
Funny Car Fever is a humorous, heart-felt, first-hand account of the most exciting and memorable years of the Funny Car class. Steve Reyes followed these fiberglass-bodied, nitro-burning machines and their drivers from the years leading into the Funny Car class through its halcyon days. Reyes has included over 400 of his favorite images and more than a few never-before-heard stories in this soft-cover book to bring the feeling of the class and the era home to you.
This one-of-a-kind book is an absolute must-have for the Drag Racing enthusiast.
32.95 + shipping.

Item # 1111 SSDR
Super Stock Drag Racing the Family Sedan
By Larry Davis
"Super Stock Drag Racing the Family Sedan" is the story of an era in automotive history, an era that will never be seen again. Author Larry Davis lived it from the moment he got his driver's license, and loved it. Davis retells his experiences in this soft-cover book for watching drag races on the streets of Middle America and participating in the races at local drag strips, at the same time that Super Stock drag racing became a national pastime. Included are hundreds of photos of famous cars and their drivers, and stories of races won and the ET's recorded.
This is a great book for the Drag Racing enthusiast.
27.95 + shipping.

Item # 1111 RM
Rusted Muscle - A Collection of Derelict Dream Machines
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Author Steve Magnante has gone to great length to seek out many old junkyards across America and find examples of classic muscle cars from all the great domestic manufacturers. Enthusiasts see these cars as potential projects for parts sources, and de-codes the vehicle trim tags or VIN numbers to determine how the cars were originally optioned, and shares some history of each make and model shown. Part dream, part art, Rusted Muscle is like a fun and fascinating walk through the country's wrecking yards with an expert spotter.
This is a great, unique book for any muscle car enthusiast.
25.95 + shipping.

Item # 1111 HTA
How to Autocross
By Andrew Howe
"How to Autocross" covers everything you need to know to get behind the wheel and start autocrossing. It covers basic modifications such as tire pressures, alignment, and dampers, to more advanced modifications that go beyond the stock classes. And because autocross is a test of driver skill, there is a heavy emphasis on driving and car control, with coverage on accelerating, braking, weight transfer, shifting, corners, slaloms, and finding that perfect line. There is even information on car classes, driver schools, data logging, how events are typically run, and how to find events in your area.
This is a great book for anyone interested in getting started in autocrossing.
24.95 + shipping.

Item # CL 01
Drag Racing Collectibles
By Cory Lee
Rave reviews speak volumes for this long-awaited book from Funny Car pilot and crew chief, Cory Lee. Lee takes just enough time off from the rigors of the racing season to take you inside the world of Drag Racing Collectibles. He has assembled a full-color tribute featuring over three hundred color photos of original drag racing collectibles -- many from his own collection. Hand-picked from the last fifty years, you'll see everything from die-cast cars, posters, collectible cards, toys, pins, decals, stickers, event programs, magazines, and so much more. Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Tom "Mongoose" McEwen open up their personal memorabilia collections for the pages of this amazing and unique book. Also included are rare items from the Wally Parks NHRA Museum.
This one-of-a-kind book is an absolute must-have for the Drag Racing enthusiast.
26.95 + shipping.

Item #MB-01
Go With Moon! 1950-2010
Hardcover Book By Laurent Bagnard
From Santa Fe Springs, USA, to the World: Mooneyes is a symbol of the completion of an American Dream that started with Dean Moon in California, and was achieved years later by Shige Suganuma from Japan. Dean Moon created a fuel block in his teens, and ended up being a reference in the automotive world by creating the most famous hot rod logo along with a timeless accessory line. In the ’60s he also built two of the most impressive dragsters ever.
Nowadays, torch-bearer Shige manages two major car shows, one in America and one in Japan, along with a worldwide distribution network of the original Moon equipment.
Find out what made Dean Moon and his company famous, follow his involvement in hot rodding and drag racing. Meet the hot rodders and bike builders of present times who year after year personally contribute to the current Mooneyes story.
$49.95 + Shipping.

Item #JH-01
Jerry Heasley's Rare Finds - Rediscovering Muscle Car Treasures
By Jerry Heasley
Rare, super high-performance and historically significant muscle cars and sports cars have been spotted in garages, resting in pastures, sitting in parking ramps and many more inusual places. Whether it's fate, solid research, or pure luck, Jerry Heasley brings each collector car quest to life with vivid and compelling detail. This compendium of stories includes iconic cars such as the '70 Shelby GT 350, '64 Shelby Daytona Coupe, '69 Ford Torino Talledega, '69 COPO Camaro and many others.
A great book that proves there is still hope for you to come across that rare barn find.
$29.75 + Shipping.

Item #TSB 02
Tex Smith's The Complete Ford Flathead V-8 Engine Manual
By Ron Ceridono
From the bottom end to the exhaust, this engine manual covers hi-tech, evolution, and traditional flathead engines. Whether you are looking to build your Flathead stock, street, race or endurance, "The Complete Ford Flathead V8 Engine Manual" is a great guide to get the job done right. Also covers the V860, Ardun, 21-stud and 24-stud Flathead engines.
$22.95 + Shipping.

Item #CT-03
How to Build Big-Inch Ford Small Blocks
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By George Reid
A must-have for the Ford guys, George Reid thoroughly explains the different aspects of building a stroker, paying special attention to the effects that increasing the bore and stroke have on the engine as a whole. With this valuable information, you’ll be better able to tailor your heads, cam, intake manifold, carburetor, and exhaust system to get the most out of those extra cubes. Also included is a complete guide to factory head and block castings, as well as aftermarket block and head guides, so you can choose exactly the right parts for your specific project.
This book will provide valuable information for anyone ready to turn that average Ford mill into a big-horsepower strip or street machine.
$21.95 + Shipping.

Item #CNCB 007
Church - Cars, Not Culture
Lucky Number Seven
Coby Gewertz' latest entry into his "little" magazine empire is fittingly titled Lucky Number Seven as this is his seventh 'zine of his collection. This time out Coby focuses on the artistic talents of his brother Marc Gewertz. Marc has been working as an NHRA staff photographer for well over a decade and has honed his skill behind the lens shooting some of the fastest cars on the planet. This book of mostly stationary automotive subjects may seem as a bit of a departure for the seasoned motorsports photographer, but in this limited edition, hand-numbered book, he shows his ability to capture the essence of artistic detail in vintage tin that an average person might not take a second look. Enjoy this passionate collection of classic images through the lens of one of the greatest automotive photographers of our time.
Order yours today as this book is sure to sell out soon.
$11.00 + Shipping

Item #CT-02
How to Build Big-Inch Chevy Small-Blocks
By Graham Hansen
In this book, author Graham Hansen takes a step-by-step approach to construct your big-inch short block. He also discusses how to select the best heads, cam, induction and exhaust systems, specifically for a big-inch engine. In addition, the final chapter includes seven different combinations for big-inch power, complete with dyno graphs. This book will answer all your questions on how to build a big-inch small-block.
$21.95 + Shipping.

Item #CT-01
Small-Block Chevy Performance 1955-1996
By John Baechtel
Originally published in two separate volumes, Small-Block Chevy Performance: 1955-1996 now covers the latest information on all Gen I and Gen II Chevy small-block - all in one place. Using nearly 500 photos and detailed text, author John Baechtel explains proven techniques for selecting and preparing blocks, crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, cylinder heads, and more for high-performance use. This is a great resource for small-block Chevy high-performance information.
$21.95 + Shipping.

Item #TSB 06
Tex Smith's Roaring Roadsters #2
By Don Radbruch
Back in the '30s and '40s Track Roadster Racing was an exciting and often a dangerous form of auto racing. Compared to today's standards, the cars were crude and ill-handling, but many consider that to be the attraction. Held in hundreds of tracks all over the country, roadster racing was extremely popular - it was all the rage. This book covers those race tracks and features hundreds of rare photos from all over the country. This is a great book for the Track T Roadster enthusiasts and for those looking for useful historical information.
22.95 + shipping.

Item #TSB 07
Tex Smith's Hot Rod History - Book Two: The Glory Years
By Tom Medley
Hot Rod History - Book Two leaves off where the first book left off and goes from before World War II well into the Street Rod era. Hot Rod historian and cartoonist Tom Medley conducts interviews with legends of the hobby including, Chuck Abbott, Stan Betz, Don Francisco, Ak Miller, Duffy Livingstone, Johnny Price, and more. This book covers the hobby from dry lakes racing, the beginning of drag racing, Bonneville Salt Flat racing and other aspects of hot rodding. There is also a section dedicated to hot rod art from Dick Teague, and some rare photos from Tom Medley's scrap book. This is a great book for the Hot Rod enthusiasts.
22.95 + shipping.

Item #TSB 08
Building Guide for Basic Hot Rods
By Tex Smith
Building Guide of Basic Hot Rods is not so much a how-to hot rod manual, but more of a book designed to give you ideas on how to build your own hot rod. Going back to the roots of the hot rodding hobby, this book covers retro-rods, nostalgia rods, and rat rods. This fantastic collection of photos and information will help you design your hot rod to your own personal specifications. This is a great book for those looking for ideas on how to get started in hot rodding.
22.95 + shipping.

Item #TSB 09
Text Smith's How To Draw Cars
By Dennis Krist
Dedicated to those who have an abundance of imagination and have taken a pencil and created a two-dimensional image of an automobile. Start from scratch to design and draw Hot Rods, Dream Cars, Customs, Racers, Cut-aways, Cartoons, and more. You'll see works from some of the best in the business including Dennis Arthur Hoyt, M. Randall Mytar, Randy Owens, Kane Rogers, Nicola Wood, Tom Hale, Jerry Aldous, Dave Bell, Kenny Youngblood, Thom Talylor, David Kimble, Bob McCoy, Lance Sorchik, Larry Erickson and many more.
A great book for anyone looking to get started in drawing cars.
22.95 + shipping.

Item #TSB 03
Tex Smith's How to Chop Tops
By Tex Smith and Rich Johnson
Whether you are ready to tackle your first chop, or want to improve your existing skills, "How to Chop Tops" is a great guide that will show you how to chop tops on rods, customs, trucks, race cars, show cars, sedans, coupes and convertibles the right way.
$22.95 + Shipping

Item #TSB 04
Tex Smith's How to Build a Hot Rod Chassis
By Tex Smith and Rod Ceridono
"How to Build a Hot Rod Chassis" covers everything you need to know about frames, suspensions, steering, brakes and handling for Ford, GM, Mopar, Pickups and more.
Tex Smith and Rod Ceridono cover the fundamentals and everything you'll need to know when you're ready to build your own hot rod.
$22.95 + Shipping

Item #TSB 05
Camaro - Untold Secrets 1967-1969
Written by Wayne D. Guinn and straight from the Text Smith Hot Rod Library, this is a must-have book for the first-generation Camaro enthusiasts. The author reveals information that has been kept under wraps for many years. Most of the performance related information is undocumented and only accounted from the engineers who were at Chevrolet during their performance development stage. You'll find some never before seen images of prototype performance parts, and explanations as to how and why they were developed. Everything from suspension, brakes and the rare Cross ram induction system are covered. The history of the prototype pieces developed by Chevrolet engineers Bill Howell, Herb Fischel, Gib Hufstader, Don Cox, Paul Prior, Dick Ryder, to name just a few. You'll also read interesting information from Bill Preston of the Penske race team.
If you're a fan of obscure Camaro information, this book is for you.
23.95 + shipping.

Item #CNCB 006
Church - Cars, Not Culture
Picture This
Coby Gewertz is always working hard at new books and shirt designs, so it's only fitting on his sixth book, "Picture This," he hands over the camera reigns to the Goodguys Gazette editor-in-chief, Kirk Jones. Jones walks every inch of Goodguys shows with camera in hand. He's one of those photographers who has the ability to find the most artistic aspect of any given hot rod. You'll find an amazing collection of artistic photographs throughout this limited edition, hand-numbered mini-book.
So, order yours now as this book will sell out soon.
$12.00 + Shipping.

Item #CNCB 005
Church - Cars, Not Culture
Lost and Found - Part 1
In Coby Gewertz' fifth 'zine, "Lost and Found," he hit's up his father Bob Gewertz for a long-lost shoebox full of vintage drag racing images from the early 1960's. After removing 40 years of protective dust from the shoebox lid, underneath lie hundreds of never-before published images taken at Freemont Raceway.
This amazing black and white photo collection features an early who's who of heavy hitters of the day. You'll see drag cars from Ivo, "The Greek," Jim Davis, Prudhomme, Palamides, Champion Speed Shop, and more Greats from the golden era of drag racing. As always, Coby's books are hand-numbered and available as a limited edition.
12.00 + Shipping

Item #CNCB 004
Church - Cars, Not Culture
You.Me.Them
In Coby Gewertz' fourth 'zine, he relys on only himself for the genuine artistic content. Gewerts' ability to see beyond the mind's eye, enables the lens capture his unique interpretation of his subject.
Once more this is a limited edition (only 3,000 printed), 6"x 6" hand-numbered book that won't be available for long, so don't miss out on this artistic version of Cars Not Culture.
It's just one more 80 pages that will be the subject of conversation as it sits on your coffee table.
Forward by Coop on the legend that is Evel Knievel.
$12.00 + Shipping

Item #CNCB 003
Church - Cars, Not Culture
Numero Tres
In Coby Gewertz' third 'zine, he once again turns the lens over to someone other than himself. Juan and Jesus Espinoza give you their artistic, focal take on Rod and Custom car photography. Their skills and talents give a unique view of some subtle, and some not-so-subtle nuances of custom car imagery.
Again limited edition (only 3,000 printed), this 6"x 6" hand-numbered book won't be available for long, so don't miss this opportunity to focus on some of the most creative cars built by some of the most famous and some not-as-famous custom car builders of today.
It's another 80 pages that you'll pick up over and over again. It's just that good!
Forward by Jim Aust in dedication to the late and great Wally Parks.
$12.00 + Shipping

Item #CNCB 002
Church - Cars, Not Culture
The Second Coming
In Coby Gewertz' second 'zine, he turns the camera over to one of the best drag racing photographers in the industry, and not just today, but ever. Coby's brother Marc Gewertz is one of those photographers who waits not for the action to unfold, but anticipates what is about to happen. This ability and experience makes his action photography simply "the best in the business."
"Marc Gewertz Photography On The Down Low" is merely a small sample showcasing the talents of Gewertz as he captures the color and excitement of Nostalgia Drag Racing and the surrounding car culture. If you haven't seen this brand of motorsports in person, this limited run, 6"x6", 80-page book will give you an idea of what you've been missing.
Forward by Wally Parks.
See you at the drags.
$12.00 + Shipping

Item #HKB 001
Top Fuel Dragsters of the 70's
By Howard Koby
This black and white collection is packed with all the greatest Top Fuel drivers and dragsters of the 70's. This book is jammed with great photography from the author and includes captions that will bring back memories of drag racing front-engine style.
A great book for the vintage drag racing enthusiast.
$29.99 Plus Shipping

#HK PS70
Pro Stock Drag Racing of the 1970s Photo Archive
Howard Koby has done it again -- this time he does a Pro Stock book for the fans of 1970s doorslammers. This book is full of color photography featuring all the favorites of Pro Stock in its glory days; "Dandy" Dick Landy, Sox & Martin, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, plus tons more of the best from the era. This book is a must-have for the ones who can't live without wheels up, gear bangin' drag racing like it was meant to be.
This rare, Out of Print book comes signed by the author. Don't wait, there are only a few left and this is one of the only places you'll find it.
125.00 + Shipping

Item # 1112 HOL
Holley 4010 and 4011 Carburetors
By Mike Urich.
Learn how to match the 4010/4011 Holley to your automotive or marine engine for maximum performance. Learn how to tune your carburetor on the dyno, track, or street. Step-by-step installation, disassembly, and repair sections are included. Mike Urich, a retired engineering vice president of Holley, explains the operation of Holley's performance carburetors.
This is a great book for anyone interested in wanting to tune or repair these Holley carburetors.
10.95 + shipping.

Item # 1112 HPBS
High-Performance Brake Systems - Design, Selection, and Installation
By James Walker Jr.
High-Performance Brake Systems - Design, Selection, and Installation gives you the knowledge to upgrade your brakes the right way the first time. Author James Walker, Jr. doesn't just tell you what to do - he uses over 330 photos and plain English to help you understand how and why your brake system works, what each of the components does, and how to upgrade your brakes for improved performance.
This is a great book for anyone interested in performing a brake upgrade or general maintenance.
24.95 + shipping.

Item # 1112 HPFI
Designing and Tuning High-Performance Fuel Injection Systems
By Greg Banish.
Following his best-selling title, "Engine Management; Advanced Tuning, author Greg Banish goes in-depth on the combustion basics of fuel injection as well as benefits and limitations of standalones. Learn useful formulas, VE equation and airflow estimation, and more. Also covered are setups and calibration, creating VE tables, creating timing maps, auxiliary output controls, and start-to-finish calibration example with screen shot to document the process.
This is a great book for anyone interested in designing and tuning high-performance fuel injection systems.
24.95 + shipping.

Item # 1112 DAD
High-Performance Differentials, Axles, and Drivelines
By Joseph Palazzolo.
"High-Performance Differentials, Axles, and Drivelines" covers everything the enthusiast mechanic needs to know about selecting the most desirable gear ratio, rebuilding differentials and other driveline components, and - most importantly - matching the correct driveline components to engine power output. Learn how to set up a limited-slip differential, install high-performance axle shafts, swap out differential gears, and select the best available products for the driveline.
This is a great book for anyone interested in getting the most out of their high-performance vehicle.
24.95 + shipping.

Item # 1112 SLSE
How to Swap GM LS-Series Engines into Almost Anything
By Jefferson Bryant
How to Swap GM LS-Series Engines into Almost Anything shows how to install Gen II and Gen IV LS engines into popular GM cars, such as the Camaro and Firebird, but also how to install them into non-GM muscle cars, hot rods, sports cars, and almost any other vehicle. Author Jefferson Bryant provides an insightful technical review of Gen III/IV engines, information on crate engines, and all the components needed for a swap.
This is a great book for anyone interested in installing an LS engine into almost any car.
24.95 + shipping.

Item # 1112 SMF
Sheetmetal Fabrication Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros
By Eddie Paul
The craft of hand-forming sheetmetal is fast becoming a lost art. Author Eddie Paul is a master at sheetmetal fabrication and in this book shares with readers the techniques to shape their own sheetmetal creations. Sheetmetal Fabrication Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros covers the necessary tools and how to use them; how to choose, prepare, and work with the most suitable material; how to make bucks, plugs, and mock-ups; and how to cut, bend, form, and join sheetmetal.
This is a great book for anyone interested getting started in, or is already pro sheetmetal fabricator.
25.95 + shipping.

Item # 1112 HPMT
How to Build and Modify High-Performance Manual Transmissions
By Paul Cangialosi.
"How to Build and Modify High-Performance Manual Transmissions" breaks down the disassembly, inspection, modification/upgrade, and rebuilding process into detailed yet easy-to-follow steps. Transmission expert and designer Paul Cangialosi shares his proven rebuilding methods, insight, and 27 years of knowledge and applies it to this book, which covers most major high-performance transmissions.
This is a great book for anyone interested in servicing, building, or modifying high-performance manual transmissions.
17.95 + shipping.

Item # 1112 SBCT
How To Build Chevy Small-Block Racing Engines
By Jeff Huneycutt
NASCAR Cup racing may get all the media attention, but more than 10,000 teams race every weekend at local circle tracks all across the country. If you are one of these racers, you want to win just as badly as any Cup race team. How To Build Chevy Small-Block Racing Engines is the perfect answer for any race team looking to find a competitive advantage. Through his connections, author Jeff Huneyutt, is in daily contact with many of the top engine builders in the stock car racing industry. He'll bring you all the tips and tricks you need to enhance the performance and reliability of your racing engine.
This is a great book for anyone interested in getting better performance and reliability from their Stock Racer.
24.95 + shipping.

Item # 1112 GMOT
GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide
By Cliff Ruggles and .
In "GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide" expert mechanic and drag racer Cliff Ruggles demystifies the popular GM 700-R4 and 4L60 automatic transmissions. Keeping the enthusiast in mine, Ruggles explains the history of these transmissions, presents critical identification guidelines, and leads the reader through the complete disassembly, repair and upgrade, and assembly process.
This is a great book for anyone interested in servicing, building, or modifying high-performance GM automatic overdrive transmissions.
24.95 + shipping.
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