It doesn't matter if you are restoring a classic car, building a hot rod or custom bike, or fabricating a racing car-it all comes down to nuts, bolts, and a host of other fastening devices. Selecting the right fastener for the job is critical at literally hundreds of points throughout your vehicle. The options are numerous and many applications are very specific. 

Race engineer Carroll Smith was a master fabricator, and here he details everything you need to know to select and apply the correct fastener for any project in your shop. His classic text has been updated, and the book features new, color photography and updated diagrams and tables. You'll learn how different fasteners work, which is best for the job at hand, and how to correctly install your fastener. Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook is an indispensible reference for anyone who works on any type of car or motorcycle.