Old Skool is kool. Well, that's what Wolfgang Publications says about their new book, How to Build an Old Skool Bobber. You won't find out how to build a theme bike, but you will learn how to build a motorcycle based on a Panhead, Shovelhead or Evo engine with mix-and-match swap meet parts, not expensive new parts. Written by Kevin Baas, a high school shop teacher with a Build-a-Chopper class, this book takes a back-to-basics approach to motorcycle assembly. Kevin says, "If you can't buy it cheap, adapt it. If you can't adapt it, build it from scratch." Follow along as kevin explains which engines fit which frames, and which transmission and primary drive is the best fit behind a particular V-Twin. The second half of the book includes three start-to-finish assembly sequences done with Kevin's high school class utilizing early and early-style engines, drivetrains and components.

Part of Wolfgang's new Biker Basics series, this 144-page book uses over 350 color images to illustrate some cool parts and even cooler motorcycles. How to Build an Old Skool Bobber is available for $24.95 + $5.50 S&H and can be purchased from Wolfgang Publications by phone at 651-275-9411 or on the Web at www.wolfpub.com.