Traditional hot rod guru Vern Tardel is at it again, this time with a pair of new books in his “Let Me Help You” series. His Banjo Axle Quick-Change Frame, Tank & Suspension Modification Guide shows how to set up your chassis for a quickchange, and his Banjo Axle Quick-Change Assembly Guide gives insight on how to build and service a V8 Halibrand-style centersection.
Just like the other 10 books in this series, these two are loaded with helpful step-by-step instructions and detailed photos. Vern leaves no stone unturned as he shows you how to correctly work your way through the job.
Modify That Frame
In the Banjo Axle Quick-Change Frame, Tank & Suspension Modification Guide, he gives an inside look at how to incorporate Model A crossmembers into 1932-’34 Ford frames and Z-ing Model A chassis. He discusses suspension options, radius rod mounting positions and even gives tips on notching the gas tank to clear V8-style quickchanges using a '36 Ford headlight bucket. The book spans 36 pages and, in classic Vern Tardel style, it's laid out like a shop manual. It’s available individually for $12.95 or as a part of the complete "Let Me Help You" set.
Vern’s Banjo Axle Quick-Change Assembly Guide digs into the details of the centersection itself. He kicks things off with an informative gear ratio chart, and then he highlights key information ranging from building your own quickchange-mounting jig to installing the bearings, gears and everything else. He’s clear, thorough and gives you all the necessary information to get this classic piece of speed equipment in your hot rod. The Banjo Axle Quick-Change Assembly Guide is 52 pages and also available for $12.95 individually or as a part of the set.
Even though these books refer to Halibrand and Halibrand-style quickchanges, they provide excellent general information for all quickchange owners and enthusiasts. To place an order, click the boxes above or give us a call at (800) 750-9550 in the United States, (877) 479-2627 in Canada or (650) 246-8920 internationally.
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Vern's complete "Let Me Help You" series is available as a set! You'll save over $25 when you get all 13 books. These easy to follow guides cover everything from rebuilding early Ford generators and servicing juice brakes to troubleshooting Stromberg carbs and flathead distributors. You’d be hard-pressed to find such a large body of accurate early Ford information for such a low price anywhere else. There’s no doubt that Tardel’s collective published works are staples of any hot rodder’s library.
