How To Build a Hot Rod was my second book. I
currently have nine published books, but hope to have
several more in the future.

Building a '27 Ford Track T roadster in my own
garage was documented in my book,
How To Build a Cheap Hot Rod.

Although I did not do ALL of the work, I did perform most
of it on my Track T project.

While I admittedly didn't have the bodywork and
painting completed on my Track T in time to include it
in How to Build a Cheap Hot Rod, I did finish that
work and documented it in Hot Rod Body and
Chassis Builder's Guide.

In addition to writing books and magazine articles, I
also do product photography, installation and operation instructions, and catalog layout and design. So, if you
manufacture a product, I can be your one-stop source for
product photos, press releases, installation instructions, and
catalog design. For more information, contact me via e-mail.

Although I have tinkered around with body work and
spraying primer on several occasions, the Track T was
my first complete paint job. It was certainly a learning
experience, but overall, I think it turned out okay.
Not perfect by any means, but I can do better
the next time.

One of the car features that I shot specifically for ROD & CUSTOM was a 1932 Ford coupe that was build by legendary hot rodder, Tom Prufer. The same car also ended up on the cover of my book, How To Build a Hot Rod.

A single color paint job would most likely have
been easier, but a Track T just begs for scallops.