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In 1973, Dave got his first motorbike and started misadventures on two wheels. He became a professional carpenter and an award-winning custom chopper builder with his bikes features in magazines. Throughout his life, he has clocked up many miles on his '74 AMF Chopper on road trip adventures, capturing the moments in time with his camera. Dave continues to ride the same chopper 48 years later and still builds choppers in his spare time when he's not writing down his memories for the next memoir. Richard found Shovelhead Dave telling his stories on social media groups, and after many ...

Conquer the ASE A9: Light Vehicle Diesel Engines and Injection Systems is a concise study guide tailored for technicians preparing for the ASE A9 certification exam. This book distills essential topics in diesel engine operation, diagnostics, and emissions control into a focused, easy-to-follow format. From high-pressure fuel injection and turbocharger operation to aftertreatment systems and sensor feedback, each chapter reinforces the foundational knowledge required to identify and resolve common diesel performance issues. Designed to support—not replace—comprehensive textbooks or ...

Conquer the ASE B2 Exam: Your Guide to Painting & Refinishing is a comprehensive study guide designed to help automotive technicians master the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the ASE B2 certification exam. This guide covers every aspect of automotive painting and refinishing, from surface preparation and understanding paint types to advanced blending techniques and troubleshooting common paint defects. Each chapter delves into key topics such as spray gun operation, primers and sealers, basecoat and clearcoat application, refinishing plastic parts, and post-paint detailing, ...

"Conquer the ASE E1 Exam: Your Guide to Truck Equipment Installation & Repair" is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare technicians for the ASE E1 exam, which focuses on truck equipment installation and repair. The guide covers a wide range of topics, including hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, providing detailed explanations of the installation processes, troubleshooting techniques, and safety protocols. It also emphasizes the importance of proper alignment, weight distribution, and efficient use of tools and equipment in truck repair. Throughout the book,...

Do you love cars? Do you love interesting stories about start-ups? Do you love crazy stories about founders and their ups and downs? This book, and the books in this series, are for YOU.

When Americans think of freedom, they often picture the open road. Yet nowhere are we more likely to encounter the long arm of the law than in our cars. Sarah Seo reveals how the rise of the automobile led us to accept - and expect - pervasive police power. As Policing the Open Road makes clear, this radical transformation in the nature and meaning of American freedom has had far-reaching political and legal consequences.

Conquer the Heavy Equipment Operator Exam: Your Guide to a Career Driving, Maneuvering, and Controlling the Heavy Machinery used in Construction and Materials Moving is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring heavy equipment operators succeed in their certification exam and launch a fulfilling career. This guide covers essential topics, including an overview of heavy equipment types, such as excavators, bulldozers, and cranes, as well as the safe operation and maintenance of machinery. With detailed chapters on safety standards, pre-operation inspections, load handling ...

Mat Watson knows everything there is to know about cars. In his 25-year career as a motor journalist, he has driven and tested every vehicle under the sun, from engineering marvels such as the Bugatti Chiron and Ferrari F50, to the grand-touring stalwarts of highways and motorways the world over – to absolute crapheaps which should never have made it out of the factory gates. He has crawled into hundreds of boots, peered under thousands of bonnets, kicked tens of thousands of tyres, and has perfected a nose for what makes a beautiful, brilliant and, sometimes truly atrocious, car.

Conquer the ASE A7: Heating and Air Conditioning in Passenger Vehicles is a concise and practical guide designed to support your preparation for the ASE A7 certification exam. This unofficial resource delivers focused explanations of key principles in passenger vehicle climate control systems, making it ideal for technicians seeking to reinforce their knowledge and identify areas for deeper study. Covering critical topics such as refrigerant handling, HVAC controls, airflow regulation, and diagnostics, this guide walks you through system components including compressors, expansion valves, ...

This book is a concise study guide designed to help military vehicle technicians prepare for the ASE MIL1-MIL8 certification exams. It does not contain practice questions or provide exhaustive coverage of every exam topic. Instead, it serves as a focused review of core principles, allowing readers to reinforce their understanding and identify areas that require further study. Each chapter covers essential aspects of military tactical wheeled vehicle maintenance, including diesel engine systems, drivetrain components, chassis integrity, suspension and steering, electrical diagnostics, HVAC ...

Conquer the ASE A7 Exam: Your Guide to Heating & Air Conditioning is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare automotive technicians for the ASE A7 certification exam. This guide covers all essential aspects of heating and air conditioning systems in vehicles, from the basic principles of HVAC operation to advanced diagnostic techniques. Each chapter delves into critical components such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, and refrigerants, providing detailed explanations of their functions and common issues. The guide also emphasizes the importance of proper refrigerant handling...

Conquer the ASE T8: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI) for Trucks is a streamlined study guide designed to help automotive service professionals reinforce their knowledge of core maintenance and inspection practices for heavy-duty vehicles. This unofficial resource supplements more comprehensive training materials and is not intended to replace full-length textbooks or test banks. Instead, it focuses on delivering a practical, narrative-style overview of the key concepts covered in the ASE T8 certification exam. The guide walks through critical systems and inspection routines, ...

The author challenges us to think critically, yet optimistically, about the future of transportation and to consider the impacts it will have on our lives, our communities and our planet. This book is a call to action for all of us to engage in conversations about the future of personal mobility and to work towards creating transportation systems that are safe, efficient and accessible for all. I hope it inspires you to imagine a future where flying cars are not just a dream, but a reality.

According to recent surveys, the trucking industry is worth more than $730 billion…and it’s eyeing much more progress in the near future. And there’s a huge opening for truckers–close to 1 million–which is a telltale sign of the large growth potential of the trucking industry.

Conquer the ASE L2 Exam: Your Guide to Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis is an in-depth study guide for technicians seeking ASE certification in advanced diesel diagnostics. This guide covers critical topics necessary for diagnosing complex diesel engine issues, such as powertrain systems, electronic control modules (ECM), and emissions controls. With detailed explanations on topics like turbocharging, DPF regeneration, SCR systems, and fuel injection, the book provides a foundation in understanding how modern diesel engines manage performance, efficiency, and emissions. It emphasizes the ...

In a world increasingly focused on environmental consciousness, electric vehicles have emerged as a beacon of hope for cleaner, more sustainable transportation. This audiobook serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding the shift towards electric mobility and the profound impact it has on our planet.

Conquer the ASE L1: Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis is a focused study guide designed for experienced technicians preparing to take the L1 certification exam. Rather than covering every detail in full textbook form, this concise resource concentrates on the core concepts and diagnostic thinking required to succeed in a modern engine performance testing environment. This guide provides essential explanations of advanced systems, including ignition, fuel, air intake, and emissions. You'll explore topics like scan tool data analysis, waveform interpretation, fuel trim strategies, and ...

In 2001, thieves parked a box truck in front of an aging tycoon’s factory, cut the phone lines, and used an overhead crane to lift out their prize: a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop coupe—“the most beautiful car in the world” and one of only two in existence—then they disappeared into the night. The tycoon died. The trail went cold. End of story. Until it wasn’t.

If you want to learn the basics of having a trucking company business, then download How to Start a Trucking Company which is written by a person with real life experience starting a trucking company business. How to Start a Trucking Company is a guide designed to help anyone who is interested in starting a trucking business. In this guide you will learn how to operate your company the right way. This guide will take you step by step through the whole process, from start to finish.

Conquer the ASE X1 Exam: Your Concise Guide to Exhaust Systems provides a thorough and practical resource for technicians preparing to earn certification in exhaust systems. This guide covers all aspects of exhaust system diagnostics, repair, fabrication, and compliance. It begins with foundational knowledge of system components, such as catalytic converters, mufflers, and oxygen sensors, and explores their critical roles in emissions control and vehicle performance. Readers will gain valuable insights into inspection techniques, identifying leaks, restrictions, and tampering with visual, ...