in my mailbox when i got home from work today - "How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" guess how much other stuff i'm gettin' done tonight? half of you guys/gals out there already have a copy of this book. after just a couple of minutes of scanning it i can testify that the other half probably should be ordering one.
The best I have ever seen. Very well thought out and good detail. I have enjoyed mine very much. I know you will too.
I have had this book for about 6 months now and have read it from front to back about 4 times as well as look at the different chapters at least once every few days. This is a must own. Infact, they should be putting these books in hotel nightstands along with the phone book and bible!!
For thirty bucks, including shipping Express Mail in a box, you can get an autographed copy directly from Vern hisownself . . . TARDEL ENTERPRISES 464 Pleasant Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403 . . . cash, check, or MO -- sorry but Vern doesn't do plastic. And he'll toss in a stack of the new catalog sheets we've been bangin' out. Helluva deal!
AV8, I read your book everynight. Almost have it memorized. But since I have a copy already could I still get the catalog sheets? Mike
Denise -- Yes I will, but don't expect a discount just because of the reduced value. Other Mike (MP33) -- Write or FAX Vern (707-838-6065) requesting the catalog sheets.
Atch, all I can say is...... its about time. I hope it will inspire you to get that Jalopy done man. From the other, other, other, Mike. ------------------------------------------------------ "OPOSSUM BENDERS" Central Missouri Chapter
visor - guess it's workin'. i just got back from the shop looking at the accumulation of parts and the "T" body. and coincidentally earlier today i reread everyone of those frame jig posts that i could find. everyone - i've spent most of the last two hours reading this thing and i'll probably not sleep tonight 'cause the wheels are really spinnin' outta control. i'll never go into a hotel/motel room again without feeling like there are (or should be) 4 other people sharing the room with me; ma bell, gideon, mike, & vern.
My daughter called Mike in 1998 to order the book for my birthday. I had my av8 on the road for about a month. Had that book been avaliable years earlier, my av8 would have been on the road years earlier. It would have saved me many weeks of figuring out some stuff that the book covers really well.
I'd like to take the opportunity to kiss some hi-power posterior, and say my thanks to Mr. av8. In all seriousness, thank you, Mike (and Vern), for writing a book for us younger guys who didn't have someone to learn from first hand. I believe that you've inspired a lot of interest in the old iron, and the way that things were done traditionally. I, for one, have learned a lot from your book. And I appreciate it. Have I embarassed you enough? --Matt
It is "THE WHITE BIBLE" of hot rod building. Thanks to Mike and Vern, two regular guys with the best info. in the world on building traditional hot rods,I have hairy legs.
It's worth reading even if you're not gonna build an AV-8 just cause it shows the right way to do a build up and that even the best don't get it 100% right the first time and sometimes ya gotta reengineer!
Vern and I really appreciate all the kind words about the book. When you tell us that the book helped you solve problems, saved you time or money, or simply added to your knowledge base you're telling us that we've done our job. Even after 40-plus years in tachnical and scientific communication I still get lit up when I learn that I've helped someone enhance their job skills or those needed to pursue their passionately held hobby, or expanded their knowledge base with something that may someday serve them well. The comments don't embarrass me, as someone kiddingly suggested, because I don't regard them as being told I'm a nifty fellow. Instead I see them as a 'thank you' for having helped someone. To that, then, I say you're welcome. And we're already working on some other things to help you -- and save you some bucks in the process.
Mike, I'll add my thanks to the list also. To the rest of you if you ever meet these two in person as I did you'll find a couple of great rodders
Since this is going to be mostly A and V8, I ordered one, should be here soon. I figured people would've gotten tired of me asking questions here that could've been answered with it.
Looks like it's not going to Mike's head , so I will chime in as well: Great book, I am doing a 31 on 32 rails, but lots of info is still very helpful. Even if you don't have a car, it's great reading. Actually, I am sure it contributed to some folks actually getting off their ass a build something.
Uh, one more thing...I think Mike and Vern are single-handedly responsible for the World Wide shortage of F-1 shock mounts !
The same thought has occurred to us, Rolf. We're probably also responsible for drying up the supply of Deuce K-members and F-1 steering boxes! As Vern observed, "What were we thinking?!"
[ QUOTE ] The same thought has occurred to us, Rolf. We're probably also responsible for drying up the supply of Deuce K-members and F-1 steering boxes! As Vern observed, "What were we thinking?!" [/ QUOTE ] I know you guys had something to do with the skyrocketing price of 33/34 wishbones. In 1993 I paid $8 for mine. I've seen them for $200 since. It's still a great book. Lots great info. Sure takes out a lot of guess work.
My copy is with me most of the time,fact is just put it down to view the HAMB. Out of the 15 or so Hot Rod build it books it's the most worn. Thanks for the education.
I'll second all of the positive input so far. You just couldn't get this kind of information with just one reference until now. Its like everyone who ever built an early Ford hot rod put all of the positive information in one place. If it sold for a $100 a copy it would be CHEAP. Frank
[ QUOTE ] Vern Even after 40-plus years in tachnical and scientific communication I still get lit up when I learn that I've helped someone enhance their job skills or those needed to pursue their passionately held hobby, or expanded their knowledge base with something that may someday serve them well. [/ QUOTE ] I think I might be hitting you up for some career advice very shortly Mike. I chucked my job in (finish up today) and am a little unsure as to what I want to do. I'll email you. BTW, I've had the book for years. I don't read it too often because I don't want to wear it out.
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