Hello,
I'm a newbie and am considering building a MkIV Roadster. I have some mechanical skills, but am definitely not a gear head. I'm looking at building an old school sort of car - 302 in the 350HP range - so that when you lift the hood you would see what might have been in a 1965 Cobra. I already have a 2017 GT350, so I don't need a monster car, just something that handles well and has some zip.

I've been spending some time on the build threads and forum and, I must say, I'm a little overwhelmed. It would be nice to be able to read some automotive background material.
Do you have any recommended reading to get me up to speed on engine/drive train and suspension? I already have three books; Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners... by Carroll Smith; How to Rebuild Small-Block Ford Engines by Tom Monroe (HP Books); and Ford Engine Buildups edited by Evan J. Smith (HP Books). NOTE: I will be buying a crate engine.

I've also seen some "How to Build a Cobra" books on the web. Can you recommend any of these?

Thanks!

Terry