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TonyHuntimer
04-01-2008, 05:40 PM
Kind of strange to have this news come out on April 1st...But it's no joke.

Due to lack of interest in Ford Pro-Touring/Restomods my Ford book will not be reprinted. I knew it was coming but the news didn't "set-in" until the book order for Goodies Speed Shop came in today. We received all the books I ordered except for the Ford Restomod books. At the bottom of the page it said that S-A Design was completely out of stock and the "back-order" will NEVER be shipped.

That really blows! Life goes on.

Thanks for listening,
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
GTOnate
04-01-2008, 06:10 PM
Sorry man hope all is well other than that.
Nine Ball
04-01-2008, 06:11 PM
Sorry to hear that Tony. How many issues were sold?
TonyHuntimer
04-01-2008, 06:19 PM
Never fear Nate. Everything is fine. I'm just bummed about the book. I have a little something to celebrate on the same day. I turned in my Big Block Chevy Book today. ...well, the text anyway. I have a little more time for photos. This day is just peachy due to my BBC book being partially done.

Tony, S-A Design printed and sold all 6000 copies. Fortunately for me, I purchased a bunch of copies when it was released.

The Chevrolet Pro-Touring book seems to continue to sell at a decent rate and has been reprinted once already.

:)
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
Steve1968LS2
04-01-2008, 06:21 PM
Man.. I'm putting my copy in the safe...

You think the problem was calling "Restomod" Instead of Pro-Touring like you wanted?
Bill Howell
04-01-2008, 06:46 PM
I bought book #69 of the Ford addition..... WOOT!!
TonyHuntimer
04-01-2008, 06:51 PM
Man.. I'm putting my copy in the safe...

You think the problem was calling "Restomod" Instead of Pro-Touring like you wanted?

It's possible. I know the Ford owners can read, look at pictures and work on cars, so I can only assume Ford owners don't normally modify their cars like Chevy guys will. Or marketing wasn't done well.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
bamadale
04-01-2008, 07:11 PM
i bought a copy and thought it was very helpful. sorry to hear about that.
BonzoHansen
04-01-2008, 07:27 PM
..stupid ford...






j/k, sorry Tony. I enjoyed the Chevy version.
class67
04-01-2008, 07:35 PM
Sorry to hear that Tony :crying: , at least the Chevy is book is still doing ok :twothumbs . Congrats on the BBC book also!...almost!!
BA.
04-01-2008, 07:41 PM
I didn't even know there was a Ford version. :-/


I dunno what number it is but I gots me one of the Chevy PT books!

Good luck on the rest of your books Tony.....
MrQuick
04-01-2008, 10:22 PM
man I have one but loaned it to a friend.....that sucks Tony.
68Formula
04-01-2008, 11:05 PM
Better ask for it back, quick!
neki67
04-02-2008, 12:01 AM
I turned in my Big Block Chevy Book today. ...well, the text anyway. I have a little more time for photos. This day is just peachy due to my BBC book being partially done. Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

Put me on the list for one Tony.

René
Nine Ball
04-02-2008, 07:19 AM
It's possible. I know the Ford owners can read, look at pictures and work on cars, so I can only assume Ford owners don't normally modify their cars like Chevy guys will.

Come on Tony, you know the real reason. Even back then, the Mustang was considered a chick car...just like today.

:enguard:

jk....maybe? :seizure:
LMDGUY
04-02-2008, 07:51 AM
Hey ford guys do like pro-touring! =) what sucks is I loaned my copy out and never got it back =( I guess I will search ebay for a copy
Damn True
04-02-2008, 11:15 AM
Yup seems like there are a whole lot more "Mustang folks" who prefer a restoration to a modified car.
trapin
04-02-2008, 11:22 AM
Tony you need to do a book on GM Powertrain L-series engines. The ones originally written were for LS engines and are getting a bit dated. There's so much out there now on powerplants like the LQ4, LQ9, L92, etc.
6'9"Witha69
04-02-2008, 12:50 PM
Tony you need to do a book on GM Powertrain L-series engines. The ones originally written were for LS engines and are getting a bit dated. There's so much out there now on powerplants like the LQ4, LQ9, L92, etc.Can't just say 'L'. The L has preceded enginge designations for decades. Hell, the 2.0 Turbo Ecotech in my HHR is an LNF. Perhaps Gen III/IV family of engines.

Sorry, being picky.
fast Ed
04-02-2008, 12:53 PM
It's possible. I know the Ford owners can read, look at pictures and work on cars, so I can only assume Ford owners don't normally modify their cars like Chevy guys will. Or marketing wasn't done well.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com


Or they don't need a book, they can just figure out themselves. :naughty:


cheers
Ed N.
6'9"Witha69
04-02-2008, 12:59 PM
Or they don't need a book, they can just figure out themselves. :naughty:


cheers
Ed N.Your giving FERD owners too much credit!:poke:
MuscleRodz
04-02-2008, 03:29 PM
Sorry to hear that, but I am glad to have my #65/300 signed book.
Young Gun
04-02-2008, 03:32 PM
sorry to hear about this...its a shame, glanced over some of the books and they are top notch...at least the GM one is doing well!
TonyHuntimer
04-02-2008, 04:25 PM
Hey ford guys do like pro-touring! =) what sucks is I loaned my copy out and never got it back =( I guess I will search ebay for a copy

Funny you mention that...I've considered selling my last 50 copies on Ebay. Maybe their price just went up. :) J/K

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
TonyHuntimer
04-02-2008, 04:27 PM
Tony you need to do a book on GM Powertrain L-series engines. The ones originally written were for LS engines and are getting a bit dated. There's so much out there now on powerplants like the LQ4, LQ9, L92, etc.

Yeah. I've seen them. It's soooo hard to keep books like that from getting "dated" in a hurry.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
zbugger
04-02-2008, 05:14 PM
Sucks to see it finally coming true. I remember you telling me about this possibly happening a while back. Wish you better luck with the big block book.
WS6
04-02-2008, 05:42 PM
Hey instead of being bummed, why not realize you wrote a book and it sold 6000 copies. That's no small feat and you should be proud. Sure, you wanted it to do better but still 6000 copies sold of a book you wrote. That's excellent I think. Maybe one day it will turn out to be a highly sought after elusive book.
NOT A TA
04-02-2008, 06:20 PM
I'm with WS6 Tony! How many of us have written even one book? AND had it published? AND sold 6000 copies? Even if you hadn't written more financially successfull books you should be mighty proud of that one! Good luck with the BBC one!
Brandon Miller
04-02-2008, 06:41 PM
So does anyone know where I can find a copy of that book? I tried forever to find it and couldn't.
TonyHuntimer
04-02-2008, 07:24 PM
So does anyone know where I can find a copy of that book? I tried forever to find it and couldn't.

Hey Brandon,

You can go to Ebay. Amazon can't sell you any new ones, but they had a couple of used ones for sale. If those don't work for you, you can click the little image in my signature...just below my name.

Tony Huntimer
trapin
04-03-2008, 04:33 AM
Tony...tell us a little bit about this big block book. Is this a "how to" book? Big block Chevys?
MarkM66
04-03-2008, 04:40 AM
Tony...tell us a little bit about this big block book. Is this a "how to" book? Big block Chevys?

+1

How will your be different then what's been done?
TonyHuntimer
04-03-2008, 06:45 AM
+1

How will your be different then what's been done?

Well, it's a book on how to rebuild Big Blocks. It's a step-by-step book. Here's where it's different... Unlike the HP Books rebuild book...It's not 30 years old! It covers building using high performance parts. It's completely in color. The photography is clear. I think that's it. I'm building a stock engine and a 496 at the same time to show differences.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/04/496bigblockchevy-1.jpg

a mocked up engine. :)

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
LMDGUY
04-03-2008, 08:30 AM
Funny you mention that...I've considered selling my last 50 copies on Ebay. Maybe their price just went up. :) J/K

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

:crying:
Declawed69
04-08-2008, 03:44 PM
So... I guess I'm too late :crying:. Or is it you personally have books you are selling? If so HOLD MY COPY!! But since it's autographed.... I might never use for fear of getting it dirty. I guess that means order 2? :razz:
TonyHuntimer
04-08-2008, 04:47 PM
So... I guess I'm too late :crying:. Or is it you personally have books you are selling? If so HOLD MY COPY!! But since it's autographed.... I might never use for fear of getting it dirty. I guess that means order 2? :razz:

Declawed,
I have copies left to sell. The publisher is completely out and won't be printing more.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
phonedude_mln
04-12-2008, 08:52 AM
Tony,

I have a copy of the book and enjoyed it. I don't know
what your intellectual property arrangements are with SA,
but you might look at getting the copyright back and
publishing small runs through something like http://www.lulu.com/.

regards,

Michael



Kind of strange to have this news come out on April 1st...But it's no joke.

Due to lack of interest in Ford Pro-Touring/Restomods my Ford book will not be reprinted. I knew it was coming but the news didn't "set-in" until the book order for Goodies Speed Shop came in today. We received all the books I ordered except for the Ford Restomod books. At the bottom of the page it said that S-A Design was completely out of stock and the "back-order" will NEVER be shipped.

That really blows! Life goes on.

Thanks for listening,
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
Declawed69
04-12-2008, 06:41 PM
I have high expectations..... I just bought 2 copies a minute ago.:naughty:
Pro-touring towncar
04-12-2008, 08:37 PM
Tony sorry to hear that more Ford guys didn't appreciate the hard work you did.

The GM book is what brought me to this site, and when the Ford book came out I had to get it. I just may have to pick up another for giggles if nothing else.

Tim
Declawed69
04-23-2008, 05:38 PM
Thank you Tony!! I just recieved both #121 and #41 and at a glance they are very informative and well written. The info will prove to be very helpful in constructing my cougar. Now... I must be alone with this book.
TonyHuntimer
04-23-2008, 09:03 PM
Thanks guys. I hope you pick up at least one good bit of info from my book. I always wonder if anyone learned anything from my books.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
SicMonte
04-23-2008, 09:07 PM
I just picked up the chevy version of the book about a week ago. I have not been able to put it down and have used it about ten times so far as a referance in my own car. Awesome book!!!