The popularity of street rod and custom building shows has created a new generation of builders hungry to customize their own ride! This new all-color and expanded guide is the most complete guide to building more car for less money.

This practical reference offers advice on everything from the basics of choosing a car, to the best plan for handling fiberglass and metal bodies. This expanded resource offers experienced builders hundreds of tips, including sections on maintaining a custom ride and preventing and remedying paint problems. More than 200 color photos demonstrate various building tips and reveal inspiring images of finished products.

• 200+ new color photos offer collectors quick instruction
• Hundreds of tips for avoiding costly mistakes assist any level of hot rod builder