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By Mark J. McCourt
HURST FLOOR SHIFT METAL SIGN
SUMMIT RACING • 800-230-3030 • SUMMITRACING.COM • $28.99 In the muscle car era, there was one shifter people asked for by name: Hurst. The powerful-looking bright-metal floor shifter with the engraved letters screamed speed. Gold was Hurst’s trademark color, accenting the company logo as well as the coveted Hurst/Olds cars of the 1960s and 1970s. You can bring some of that vintage-speed flavor into your home or garage with this metalflake-gold 14-inch diameter round sign (item BCT-BBT-052), made of sturdy 24-gauge steel and sporting a vintage-style logo based on period decals. Officially licensed by Hurst Performance Products, the sign features pre-drilled holes for easy hanging and will look great on any wall.
HOW TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOT RODS BY TONY THACKER • CARTECH PUBLISHING • 800-551-4754 CARTECHBOOKS.COM/SA477 • $36.95
The American individualist, can-do spirit is alive and well in the automotive sphere, and perhaps it’s most evident in the world of homemade hot rods. Vintage iron run through a custom filter, chopped and channeled, flamed and fast, the personalized classic Fords that epitomize prototypical hot rods are surprisingly within reach of enthusiasts with reasonable means and a modicum of skill. Enthusiast and author Tony Thacker walks us through the ins and outs of building a classic-style rod in this 176-page softcover (ISBN 9781613255285), subtitled “Best Options for Your Budget.” He discusses original bodywork, reproduction steel kit bodies, frame options, and the many era-appropriate engine choices available. Chapters are devoted to drivetrains, suspension, electrical, interior, and body finishing. Sidebars offer anecdotal stories and teaching moments, while more than 550 photos and illustrations accompany the clearly written text. If you’ve ever considered diving into the deep end and building your own hot rod, you’ll want to read this book first.
HEMMINGS MUSCLE MACHINES HOODED SWEATSHIRT HEMMINGS • 800-227-4373 X 79550 HEMMINGS.COM/STORE • $39.95
As autumn rolls in and the days and nights grow cooler, you’ll want to reach for a comfortable and stylish sweatshirt that will keep you warm. This 70-percent cotton/30-percent polyester hooded sweatshirt (item MHSS) is just the ticket, with its drawstring-tightened hood and generous front hand-warmer pocket. The black material goes with everything in your wardrobe, and the small white and red Hemmings Muscle Machines logo embroidered on the left breast offers a subtle pop of color and a fun way to show your loyalty to this muchloved magazine. It’s available in sizes ranging from Small to XX-Large.
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