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Ultimate Triumph Collection presents nearly 80 perfect Triumphs, from early singles to an immaculate Speed Twin, from an iconic 1953 Blackbird to a pair of 1970 Bonnevilles, all belonging to one man.

What started as a restoration project on an old motorcycle twenty years ago grew into a small collection of nice Triumphs. For most men that would have been enough. For Bobby Sullivan, those first few bikes only served to whet his appetite. With a single-minded focus, Bobby started to buy not just bikes, but the parts needed to restore those bikes. Thus the collection grew, from ten bikes to fifteen, and from fifteen to fifty. As it grew in size, it also grew in quality and depth. First it was Bonnevilles and TR6s. Next came the hard-to-find TT and C models. Twenty some years after restoring that first Triumph, Bobby Sullivan found himself the proud owner of over 100 Triumphs -- and nearly 80 of those perfect restorations are presented here.

The meat of this book is the photos of those very bikes, presented one bike per page, each with a short caption. Photos need context; collections aren't built in a vacuum. Chapters one and two provide a history of both the collection and the man who built it. Most collections contain a few gems, and those bright diamonds fill the final chapter: The T110 with Swallow side car, the ultra rare 350cc 3H, the '38 Speed Twin, and the new first-year Bonneville.

Ultimate Triumph Collection is an inside look at One Man's Obsession - one man's successful quest to assemble and own the world's best personal collection of the world's most beautiful motorcycles.

10X10 inches, hard cover, printed on art-quality paper. Best selection of Triumphs you'll ever see.

SHIPPING: Alaska, Hawaii and Overseas need to contact krista@wolfpub.com to arrange shipping. Books to lower 48 ship UPS Ground or Priority Mail, 5 to 8 business days to most US addresses.

From four-speed Evos to five-speed Buells, this book is the Bible for Sportster performance. Whether your intent is to improve the existing factory parts or install something from the aftermarket, author Kip Woodring explains not just which parts to buy, but why.

Fourteen chapters cover: History, Planning, Exhaust, Induction, Ignition, Charging and Starting, Gearing, Valvetrain, Cams, Heads, Cylinders and Pistons, Flywheels, Oil, Transmission and Clutch. Each chapter is a compendium of facts and figures, including the following:

* Carburetor selection
* Ignition choice
* Choosing the exhaust
* Final gearing choices
* Roller rocker arms
* Pistons: cast or forged
* Pros & cons of strokers
* Differences in 4 & 5 speed cases
* Oil control

Not just another hop-up manual, the Sportster/Buell Engine Hop Up includes an in-depth analysis of important topics left out of other books. Issues like oil and oil friction, combustion-chamber design, camshaft trade-offs, valvegear weight and much more. Black & white.

Jon Kosmoski - King of Kustom Painters and founder of House of Kolor paint - puts over four decades of experience into the new Kustom Painting Secrets book. Jon starts with the basics: how to set up a shop, pick a compressor, and route the airlines. Next, he covers modern paint and the new Shimrin2 system in particular. Jon explains what it is, and how the various Karrier Basecoats and Effects can be mixed to create literally any color in the rainbow.

Spray guns, how to choose, use and adjust them, takes up one full chapter. A chapter assembled with help from SATA, the spray gun manufacturer known for no-compromise quality and great atomization.

No Kustom Painting Secrets book would be complete without at least two, start-to-finish, paint jobs by Jon Kosmoski. The New book contains both a hot rod and a motorcycle paint job. The sequences begin at the very start with the metal preparation, and move through all the primer and filler stages necessary to make the panels perfectly flat - before the kustom-mix Shimrin2 paint is applied. Two additional start-to-finish sequences include a complete motorcycle paint job, and the application of an extensive graphics package on a brand new Ford Pickup.

Jon Kosmoski uses 144 pages to share with the reader a lifetime’s worth of painting experience. Illustrated with over 500 color photos.

Brought to you by Chris Callen, of Cycle Source Magazine fame, and Wolfgang Publications, this new book is the basic bible that at-home builders need to build and modify their own motorcycle. First comes the chapter on Setting up your Shop. Once you have a place to work, Chris walks you through: Welding, Fabricating Mounts, Assembling the Roller, Working with Leather, and Wiring.
Near the end of the book comes the best part: three, start-to-finish assembly chapters. All the builds are grass roots, old-skool bikes assembled on a tight budget. The sequence takes the reader through everything including the initial planning, the mock-up, painting, final assembly and first road test.
This new book is 144 pages of hard-core, how-to-build information illustrated with over 400 photos and a few kick ass illustrations.

Like a video done with still photography, this book from Wolfgang Publications is made up entirely of photo sequences that illustrate each small step in the creation of an airbrushed masterpiece. Watch as well-known masters like Vince Goodeve, Chris Cruz, Steve Wizard and Nick Pastura start with a sketch and end with a NASCAR helmet or motorcycle tank covered with graphics, murals, pinups or all of the above.

Interviews explain each artist’s preference for paint and equipment, and secrets learned over decades of painting. Projects include a chrome eagle surrounded by reality flames, a series of murals, two pinups, three skulls and a variety of graphic designs.

It’s hard to have an airbrush book without plenty of color images, this one uses nearly 500 color photos to explain each step – from the initial layout to the application of paint - necessary for the creation of a masterful airbrushed image. Let the painters teach you how to create more realistic flames, better balanced skin tones and tighter detail. This is a great book for anyone who takes their airbrushing seriously and wants to learn more.

Choppers don’t have to cost $30,000. In fact, a chopper built from the right parts can be assembled for as little as $5,000. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of 4 inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish sequences photographed in the shops of Donnie Smith, Brian Klock and Dave Perewitz.

Least expensive is the metric chopper, based on a Japanese 4-cylinder engine and transmission installed in a hardtail frame. Next up, price wise, are 2 bikes built using Buell/Sportster drivetrains. The recipe here is simple; combine one used Buell or Sportster with a hardtail frame for an almost instant chopper. The big twin chopper is the least cheap of the 4, yet it’s still far less expensive than most bikes built today. Cheap Chopper uses 144 pages and over 400 color images to completely explain each assembly.

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Author: John Wanberg

While most books on composites approach the subject from a very technical standpoint, Beginning Composites presents practical, hands-on information about these versatile materials. From explanations of what a composite is, to demonstrations on how to actually utilize them in various projects, this book provides a simple, concise perspective on molding and finishing techniques to empower even the most apprehensive beginner.
Topics include: What is a composite, why use composites, general composite types and where composites are typically used. Composite Materials Fabrication Handbook includes shop set up, design and a number of hands-on start-to-finish projects documented with abundant photographs.
Surface sanding and finishing makes up an entire chapter, ensuring that the parts you manufacture are not only light and extremely strong, but also good looking as well.

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Author: Doug Mitchel

The art of the tattoo has emerged from the garage to the parlor, from the local bar to the boardroom. With interest in tattoos at a high point, the time is right for a detailed look at the art, and the artists, who create the elaborate designs.

Wolfgang Publications and Doug Mitchel take the reader inside the shops of ten well-known and very experienced artists spread across the country. Both a how-to book and a photo-intense look the world or tattoos; Advanced Tattoo Art includes interviews with the artists that explain not only how they do what they do, but also their personal preference for materials and methods.

Detailed photo sequences follow each artist through a tattoo project. From customer concept, to sketch, outline, and the finished colorful design. The chapters document not only the techniques, but also the inks and tools used during each step of the process. Whether you’re learning the Art of Tattooing or just fascinated by the world of Tattoos, this 144 page, illustrated with over 400 color images, is sure to provide a wealth of information.

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The one job that even the most knowledgeable DIY guys farm out is the wiring. No more. Today you can pick the best components, the appropriate harness kit, and install everything yourself – with help from this new book from Wolfgang Publications. Whether yours is an old skool ’32 Ford with a flathead for power, or a modern kustom with fuel injected V-8 and a set of airbags, the information you need to wire that hot rod can be found between the covers of Hot Rod Wiring.

Author Dennis Overholser has designed hot rod wiring harnesses and components for Painless Wiring for over 20 years. After putting in 8 hours a day designing components, Dennis goes home and helps friends install the wiring in their hot rods.

Covering 144 pages, this book includes a theory chapter on direct current electricity, another on choosing the best components, a discussion of the various harness kits, and a chapter on batteries, starters and alternators. Near the end of the book are three start-to-finish installations, and a trouble-shooting chapter. In addition, the book provides a number of schematics that show typical starting, lighting, and charging circuits. You don’t need an expert to do the wiring on that hot rod or classic car, you only need one book: Hot Rod Wiring from Dennis Overholser and Wolfgang Publications.

Into the Skin is the first complete comprehensive directory to the art of tattooing. This is the first book and DVD combination to delve wholly into the world of tattoo; from the origins and history of tattooing, to modern practices, and equipment.

This new book from Superior Tattoo and Wolfgang Publications Starts with a history or tattooing, then moves into a discussion of the tattoo machine and power supply; including the different types, set up how-to, and trouble shooting.

Sterilization is a crucial part of the tattooing process. Into the Skin describes general medical and sterilization requirements for any tattoo shop, as well as a list of products and the best use of each one.

Next comes the basics of getting started and FAQs. Before doing any tattoo, the artist needs to consider skin preparation, and how to set the correct needle depth. The needle itself is described in detail; including different styles and how to choose the best needle for a particular style of tattoo.

There are more tattoo styles now than ever before, and each – from tribal to traditional – is described in both words and photos. Tattoo cover-ups, and repairs to old tattoos is another “style” covered in detail. No matter the style of tattoo, there is aftercare to consider, a necessary final step that will ensure the tattooed area heals well.

Superior Tattoo, one of the world’s largest suppliers of tattoo equipment - is the ideal author for this book - especially the chapter on the business of tattooing. This chapter includes all the steps necessary to build a portfolio, apply for an apprenticeship, and set up your own tattoo shop.

The only one of its kind, Into the Skin is a complete beginner’s guide to the fine art of tattooing. From set up and safety, to shading and color, it’s all here, 144 pages of hands-on advice from people who know, with a companion DVD.