Once confined to South California, the low rider phenomena is now securely entrenched across the U.S. with shows, competitions and specialty builders found from Los Angeles to New York. This first-ever look at this specialized form of car building provides a serious, in depth, "how-to" examination of major elements of low rider constructions with technical information concerning the design and construction of the unique hydraulic systems, specialty metal plating, vehicle lowering, drive train modification, etc. Includes good emphasis on the latest trend in low riders, i.e. the construction of European/Pacific Rim low riders.
Because you can build a low-rider from any vehicle, it does not give exact steps for any one vehicle (which is actually a real positive) but it thoroughly covers most of the major subject areas, from the purchase of the vehicle, to welding and tool recommendations, to modifying the suspension, to installing hydraulics. Frank focuses on GM products, a favorite lowrider brand. The tips are great...creative ways to save money and prevent lots of grief while completing your project car. Before you start the project, you need this book as a base reference. It will pay for itself! Once you buy your vehicle, you'll continue to refer back to the book again and again.
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