Books for Learning

I was wondering what books people would recommended for learning how to things? I am especially interested in books behind the theory of suspension and chasis building. However, any books from body work to engine building would be helpful.

thanks

alot of people would recomend the carrol smith books. tons of good info on chasis stuff and fabricating.

Bump.

I'm trying to learn here people.

Edited: 2/27/2011 5:09:37 PM by SledNeck91604

Have you read these?

Chassis Engineering by Herb AdamsEngineer to Win by Carroll SmithTune to Win by Carroll SmithHow to Build A Hot Rod Chassis by Tex Smith

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SledNeck91604 said:

Edited: 2/27/2011 5:09:37 PM by SledNeck91604

Have you read these?

Chassis Engineering by Herb AdamsEngineer to Win by Carroll SmithTune to Win by Carroll SmithHow to Build A Hot Rod Chassis by Tex Smith

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I looked into these, but the Carroll Smith ones seemed more geared toward racing. Did you still find them helpful? I am guessing so since you brought them up.

Thanks for the recommendations so far. Does anyone have any recommendations on any books on other aspects of building a truck? like body work or wiring?

I have only read Chassis Engineering and its geared toward circle track. It was on the shelf at Borders, the other three had to be ordered so i haven't got around to pickin them up yet. I can't imagine there will be different or even more information in the other three, just another perspective to gain knowledge from. I think the only way your going to find info about the topic is in the racing area. There are more people trying to design/build a race car from the ground up then a daily driver..

Bump cause of Max's new article in MiniTruckin pretty much encouraging learning

Most guys bury their noses in the work, not in a book. College boy. Try for an internship in a shop. The best way to learn is to do.



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N2BNLOW said:

Most guys bury their noses in the work, not in a book. College boy. Try for an internship in a shop. The best way to learn is to do.

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"college boy" offended here... the best way to kill people is to act without knowledge.. I would say that anything you can research on racing suspensions would directly apply to any daily or show truck. For any job there is a right tool. Don

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bdt00buckshot said:

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N2BNLOW said:

Most guys bury their noses in the work, not in a book. College boy. Try for an internship in a shop. The best way to learn is to do.

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"college boy" offended here... the best way to kill people is to act without knowledge.. I would say that anything you can research on racing suspensions would directly apply to any daily or show truck. For any job there is a right tool. Don