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The Metal Fabricators Handbook The Metal Fabricator's Handbook
by Ron Fournier
How to build structurally sound, good looking metal parts for
custom street rods, race cars or restorations.  Over 350 step-
by-step photos and instructions illustrate proper welding, metal
shaping and design techniques. Learn to fabricate metal like a
professional. This book is for the reader who already has more
than a passing interest in automotive fabrication. Master metal
craftsman Ron Fournier shares the tips, techniques and
secrets necessary for fabricating metal components for race,
custom or restoration use. Winner of the prestigious Moto
Award “Best Technical How To Book,” the Metal Fabricator’s
Handbook offers Fournier’s unique metal fabricating skills
developed during years of building Indy cars, drag racers,
stockers, custom show cars and sports GT race cars. Sections
include basic tools selections and use, MIG, TIG, arc and gas
welding, fuel and oil tanks, exhaust headers, roll bars and roll
cages, sheet metal interiors and basic metal shaping. Step by
step photo sequences illustrate how to fabricate hood scoops,
fenders, roll cages, dry sump oil tanks, fuel tanks, exhaust
headers, and much more. A complete glossary of industry
terms and a complete suppliers index is also included. Whether
you’re building an aluminum hood scoop or fender flares,
designing a roll cage or restoring a classic from the ground up,
you’ll find this revised edition of the Metal Fabricator’s
Handbook an invaluable addition to your automotive library.
Condition: New
8 1/2 x 10 7/8
176 Pages
Softbound
This is a great book
anyone interested
in metal fabrication
will love!
Custom chassis and front suspension Building a custom chassis Building a rear spoiler
Chassis fabrication Electric welding Building a roadster nose
Advanced metal shaping Sheet metal add ons Basic metal shaping
This is a great book anyone interested in metal fabrication will love!
The Metal Fabricators Handbook
8.5 x 11
176 pages
Softbound

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