Ford F-Series Trucks: 1948-Present By: Jimmy Dinsmore & James Halderman Learn about the entire history of America’s best-selling vehicle: The Ford F-Series truck.When Henry Ford first started manufacturing Model Ts more than 100 years ago, he didn’t really have any sort of pickup or truck configuration in mind. However, enterprising people and businesses were modifying those early chassis for commercial use, and it didn’t take long for Ford to figure out that there was a demand for a truck application of the Model T. Soon, Ford was making its own configurations for commercial use, first through third-party body companies and eventually by Ford itself with the Model TT. From these humble beginnings, Ford stumbled onto the basis for one of the most popular vehicles ever built: the Ford F-Series pickup truck.In Ford F-Series Trucks: 1948–Present, authors Jimmy Dinsmore and James Halderman thoroughly dissect the history of Ford F-Series pickup trucks as seen from a technical viewpoint. Fully covered are all the options, chassis specifications, running changes, and the evolution of these trucks, as they transformed from postwar utilitarian vehicles to the best-selling luxury family cruisers seen today. Not only are Ford trucks the best-selling trucks, they are the best-selling vehicle of any category, cars included.This book will thrill truck aficionados and Ford historians alike, as it covers the first F-Series models (1948–1952), the ever-popular second-generation F-Series models (1953–1956), the popular Bumpsides (1967–1972), and all the way through the remarkable technology of what is now the 14th generation of the F-Series. Pages : 168Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format : Paperback / softbackIllustrations : 300 color & 3 b/w photosPublisher : CarTechISBN : 9781613255124Product Code : CT661
CT705 Isky: Ed Iskenderian and the History of Hot Rodding book
Ed was there from the very beginning. Ed was a gifted machinist, and he also had a natural knack for promotion. Not only was he an early pioneer in the industry for print advertising and catalogs, he was also among the first to understand the value of having successful race cars using his cams in their engines and wearing his decals on their fenders.
Camaro Special Editions: 1967 – Present (Copo Yenko ZL1 Z28 GMMG & More!) CT658
Camaro Special Editions: 1967 – Present (Copo Yenko ZL1 Z28 GMMG & More!) CT658 In Camaro Special Editions: 1967 – Present, author and expert Matt Avery spotlights the most significant special editions and closely explores the pinnacles and highpoints of the model’s lineage. Beginning with the classics, the story is told of the venerable Z28, the Corvette-sourced L89 and JL8, and the factory COPO zeniths, including the legendary ZL1. Moving to the realm of outside heavy hitters, Avery profiles the efforts of dealership partners, such as Nickey, Dana, Gorries, Baldwin-Motion, Yenko, and the works of motor maverick drag racer Dick Harrell. From its first year, the Camaro played a starring role as an Indy 500 pace car and during the festival celebration. A comprehensive look at the many different variants that have been present at the famed Brickyard speedway is included. A new bodystyle in the 1980s brought further special editions, including the race-ready Player’s series and subsequent 1LE option. Fast forward to the Camaro’s fourth generation, and activities accelerated even quicker with contemporary tuners, such as Callaway and Street Legal Performance (SLP), joining the fray along with dealer programs from Berger Chevrolet, GMMG, Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet, and more. The very latest Camaros are documented as well, including the resurrected ZL1 and Z28, Specialty Vehicle Engineering’s reimagined Yenko street terror, and Chevrolet Performance’s all-out COPO race car. Factory packages, such as the Hot Wheels and Transformers, are covered, and all of the anniversary editions are examined, each marking milestones in the model’s 55-year journey in becoming the thumping heartbeat of American sports car prowess. It’s been quite a ride, and there’s no letting up anytime soon. This book is a must-have resource and authoritative guide for celebrating the Camaro and its many fantastic and storied special editions. TABLE OF CONTENTS: – Acknowledgments – Foreword by Adam Barry – Foreword by Scott Settlemire – Introduction – Chapter 1: Limited Factory Offerings – Chapter 2: Indy 500 and Brickyard Editions – Chapter 3: Anniversary Editions- Chapter 4: Factory Cosmetic Special Editions- Chapter 5: The 1960s: Dealer Performance Programs- Chapter 6: Callaway Cars – Chapter 7: Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet- Chapter 8: Street Legal Performance and Specialty Vehicle Engineering- Chapter 9: Hendrick Motorsports – Chapter 10: Berger Chevrolet- Chapter 11: Other Dealer Programs SPECIFICATIONS: Publisher: CarTech Books/SA DesignSoftcover: 192 Pages w/ 426 Color PhotosDimensions: 8.5 x 11.0 x 0.8 inches