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EFV-8 Club Forum / 1940 Ford Discussion / The new book on 40 fords

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wmgmitchell

12-21-2011 @ 5:51 AM

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Mike, what's the projected date for publication of your book?

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12-21-2011 @ 8:03 AM

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At best, to offer an estimated publish date is difficult.
I work on the book nearly EACH and EVERY day.
It is my goal to bring forth the most comprehensive, highly detailed and accurate compilation of the way our beloved '40 Fords were assembled.
I owe this not only to myself but (mostly) to all those that are true 1940 Ford "affectionados". Thus, I will not allow myself to offer anything less.
Kind regards,
Mike Kubarth

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12-21-2011 @ 11:08 AM

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Thanks, Mike. I've read a great many of your detailed posts on this forum and you've helped me out immensely with a problem of my own. The last thing I'd like to see is a book that's less than perfect (not that you'd allow that to happen).

Some of us--make that most of us--are dying to get our hands on this gem which will have a lot of the pearls of your knowledge in one place, organized in a way that's handy for dummies like me.

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12-29-2011 @ 4:15 PM

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Mike when the new book is printed will there be hardbound copies printed, if so how can I get on the list to buy a hardbound copy ? Thanks for all your hard work.

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12-29-2011 @ 8:24 PM

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cpipp01, the V-8 board of directors makes the decision on hardbound copies if the club prints the books. The decision on hardbound copies is between the author and the Board of Directors.Generally hardbound copies are printed, but the number of copies is decided by the board and the author. This information is based on my past experience as a board member.

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