Short description
Provides a step-by-step illustrated guide to building a two-seater, open-top sports car using standard tools, basic skills and low-cost materials. This text shows how to make the chassis, suspension components and bodywork, and advises on how to modify and use cheap but serviceable mechanical components from a Ford Sierra donor vehicle.
Long description
This all-new colour book provides a step-by-step, extensively illustrated guide to building a two-seater, open-top sports car using standard tools, basic skills and low-cost materials. The down-to-earth text shows how to make the chassis, suspension components and bodywork, and advises on how to modify and use cheap but serviceable mechanical components from a Ford Sierra donor vehicle. The end product is a budget-priced, high-performance sports car - and a learning experience in engineering and design.
Review
Octane (UK), June 1, 2007 Well-written and superbly laid-out. It should be inspirational for boys and girls of all ages.
Table of contents
- Three-dimensional, scaled, colour working drawings, detailed descriptions, and photographs. Step-by-step instructions on building a strong tubular-steel chassis. How to source the power unit, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes and other parts from donor vehicles. Details of how to manufacture GRP body panels. Fully illustrated assembly instructions. Advice on how to put the finished car on the road successfully, including details of SVA test requirements, and a checklist of common SVA failure points.