Nuts, bolts, hoses, and clamps not only hold a hot rod together, they also comprise an important aesthetic element beneath the hood. In fact, one recent award-winning roadster was cited for polished and hand-machined bolts featuring a unique head pattern. This generously illustrated guide to automotive fasteners examines hot rod applications exclusively, with advice on choosing the best parts for the job, fresh approaches for routing lines and hoses, and ideas for giving the seemingly mundane that unique, one-off touch. A final chapter shares a wealth of products and techniques currently being used by enthusiasts throughout the country.
