"Hot Rods for Dummies" Book?

[gr8art]

Hey guys. Being that I am pretty much a novice at this restoring/wrenching thing; I have searched around the net for "how to" books on restoration. I have basic mechanical knowledge and some "historical" experience in "bolt-on" hot rodding techniques from back in the 70s; but it wasn't until NOW that I decided to jump in and try a complete restoration/rod project. I figure probably most of you guys are in the "automotive industry" pretty much on a full time basis and was wondering if any of you had any suggestions for a "how-to" book or advice for the "plan" of turning an old 72' Chevy C-20 farm vehicle into a clean, tire smokin', custom, high revvin' rat or mouse powered pickup? (I dunno; maybe some of you are in the same boat as me; a deep love for hot rods, but a little timid about starting from the frame up?)
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[Yukon Jack]

Haven't seen a book like that - what I use is the couple boards I visit. It might actually be better than a book because you can ask your specific question and you will get a bunch of different views on what works/how to do something. Always helpful for me.

[barn9]

Yukon is right, you can usually find what you nee on these truck boards. Here is another good source for info for anyone interested in hotrods and restoration: http://hotrodders.com/forums/