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Hot Rods Vern Tardel “Hot Rod your Model A”

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  1. VintageSpeed83
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    Anyone know where I might be able to acquire a copy of the Vern Tardel book “How to Hot Rod your Model A?” Thanks in advance
     
  2. acme30
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    Not sure if you have the ***le correct?

    You might be seeking and try searching - How To Build A Traditional Ford Hot Rod - from the books intro blurb " Build your own flathead roadster just as it would have been built in the 1950s! Using a 1929 Ford Model A, this guide follows its construction from start to fantastic finish. Bishop begins with a wealth of expert advice on planning your project, finding traditional parts, and acquiring the tools, time, space, and services needed. From frame, front suspension and steering, to brakes, engine and transmission"

    It is written by Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel and is available from lots of sources on ebay from between 26 and 35 US$
     
  3. X38
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    He got it correct.
    The book you refer to is a different ***le and freely available as you have pointed out.
     
  4. panhead_pete
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    I got mine off Amazon or eBay I think.
     
  5. stuart in mn
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  6. X38
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    @ stuart in mn
    Yep, and it's sold out.;)
     
  7. VintageSpeed83
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    Thanks for the input on sources, I’ve been looking all over and it’s sold out everywhere. That’s why I figured I’d asked here if anyone would be willing to sell a copy
     
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  8. jimgoetz
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    I just looked on Amazon and they have it. $29.
     
  9. VintageSpeed83
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    I can’t find it on Amazon
     
  10. VintageSpeed83
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    Where?
     
  11. X38
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    I just looked too and it says 'currently unavailable."
     
  12. jimgoetz
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    I just looked again. Go to Amazon and look under books by Vern Tardel. It will show all of his books. They have How to build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod from $12 used to $22 new in paperback.
     
  13. VintageSpeed83
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    Yes, that’s not the book I am looking for though, I appreciate your help though, I’m looking for the “Hot Rod your Model A” Book. Thanks again.
     
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  14. Phil P
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    If this is the one you're looking for I would sell it for the cover price of $59.99 plus shipping. It's in New condition.

    Phil
     
  15. VintageSpeed83
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    Yes sir
     
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  17. Mr48chev
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    According to what I have seen Phil gave you the bargain of the day.
    You seldom see one for sale and when it is the price is usually well over the list price.

    The older Tardel-Bishop book with the roadster can as others said be found in a lot of places.
    Ebay = How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod, Paperback by Bishop, Mike; Tardel, V... 9780760309001 | eBay For about what ever price you feel like paying.

    Or Amazon How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod (Motorbooks Workshop): Bishop, Mike: 0752748309005: Amazon.com: Books There are even a couple of used ones on Amazon that might be a bit less expensive.
     
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  18. VintageSpeed83
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    Yes I can’t wait to get it, that was very nice. I do already have the other copy, never hurts to have both I guess. Thanks
     
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    I bought a copy of the Hemi tome by Ron Ceredono from the Amazon site.
    It was listed as used. When it arrived I was pleased to fin a new copy still
    in its original clear wrapper. The price was $10.00. Now when I see one it is
    astonishing high! One was listed for $500.00. on ebay. I almost gave my
    copy to a fellow I sold a hemi motor to. Something told me to hang on to it.
    Glad I did as its a wealth of information. Point is an advertised as used
    copy may well be new? This Also happened with another book I bought
    on line as well. The cost of reprinting must be prohibitive or the authors
    would surly do so. Even though the demand seems high to us car guys
    after a few hundred or so reprints got sold the demand would drop
    considerably or so it seems to me. Perhaps a few hundred copies is
    considered cost prohibitive in the print business. I wonder.
     
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  21. X38
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    Again, NOT the book in question.
     
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