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DavePropst.com / Media / Literature / Recommended Sources of Basic Tech Info The items in this first list contain information that might be called foundational knowledge. A good understanding of all the details in these publications will serve one well in automotive fabrication work. The basic concepts presented will help tremendously in the study of other books and articles that address more specific topics and techniques-- from metalwork, suspension design and engine building to all other fields involved in building a car. It may be noticed that quite a few of these titles have been around for twenty or more years. This does not mean they are out-of-date. Since for the most part they contain basic concepts, they may well never become dated to any great degree. If anything, for a soft cover technical book to remain popular and on the market for decades is a good indication that it contains valid information. This list is in no particular order other than alphabetically by author's name. Some of these books may be difficult to find at a local dealer. The hyperlinked book titles lead to either a direct source for purchase or a book search/listing service. A wait of many seconds, or an even longer period on slow connections, is required for the search to complete. Be sure to wait for the comparison listing to appear on-screen. The Racer's Encyclopedia of Metals, Fibers and Materials by Forbes Aird by Forbes Aird by Forbes Aird by Ron and Sue Fournier by Ron and Sue Fournier by Carroll Smith Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook by Carroll Smith
Recommended Reference Publications While by no means a comprehensive list of all sources, the following sources provide a vast amount of engineering reference material. Society of Automotive Engineers Society of Automotive Engineers Engineering Formulas, Conversions, Definitions and Tables by Frank Sims
Technical Articles by Dave Propst These articles are listed by reverse chronological order in which they have been published to the website. Tech Article: Description and pictures of large H-frame hydraulic press. Image count: 26. Word count: 2195. Revised 8/22/2007. Tech Article: First article in a series of three. Description and pictures of large blast cabinet designed for stripping automotive body panels. Image count: 16. Word count: 6400. Revised 6/1/2005. Blast Cabinet Part 2 - Details Tech Article: Second article in a series of three. Close-up pictures of large blast cabinet details. Image count: 21. Word count: Short descriptions only. Revised 6/1/2005. Blast Cabinet Part 3 - Function Tech Article: Description of blast process used with large blast cabinet featured in first two articles in this series of three. Also contains lengthy and very highly detailed explanation of media blasting automotive body panels in general. Image count: 1. Word count: 12,900. Revised 6/1/2005. Tech Article: Why metal is not molecular and why this is a factor in panel building. Currently contains no images. Revised 5/18/2004. Tech Article: English wheel topics. Wheel width discussion, adjustable width upper wheel, pivoting lower wheel, lower wheel axles/bearings. Contains 35 images, 57KB of text. Revised 4/17/2003. Tech Article: Fabricated Willys coupe nose panel. Panel thickness and surface finish issues. Misc comments about metal shaping in general. Contains 16 images, 24KB of text. Revised 4/20/2003. Tech Article: Cylinder head flow test fixtures with Edelbrock Performer RPM Ford FE head as model. Contains 18 images, 12KB of text. Revised 4/22/2003.
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This page contains lists of all technical literature mentioned or published on this website. This includes listings for items written by Dave Propst as well as other recommended literature. This allows one to peruse all of the literature referred to on the website without digging through each section of the TECHNICAL menu. All publications on this page are also categorized and listed by subject in the TECHNICAL section of the website. Links in this list will open in a new browser window.
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