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10 Must-Have Tools for a Scratch-Built Car | Articles

10 Must-Have Tools for a Scratch-Built Car | Articles

[Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the June 2010 issue of Grassroots Motorsports.]

 

Story by Liz Miles

Looking to build a car from the ground up? Finally ready to take the plunge and turn your own ideas into a four-wheeled creation? While every great car contains equal parts sweat and inspiration, you’ll also need something to help with the design, fabrication and actual assembly process. In addition to a dollar and a dream, a couple of well-chosen tools will help turn those automotive wishes into reality.

1. Suspension and Handling Books

First things first: You’ll need to get an understanding of how a car’s suspension works. This sounds elementary, but even well-studied auto enthusiasts have holes in their knowledge base. Some reading can easily fill them.

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