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carcrazy

01-26-2020 @ 9:30 PM

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What is the latest information on when the 1940 Ford Book will become available?

01-27-2020 @ 4:07 AM

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That's a good question and I've often wondered the same thing. Seems like this effort began 10-15 years ago. I know there's a saying that "good things take time", but how good is something that seemingly will never happen?

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01-27-2020 @ 5:11 AM

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This project has been a lot more difficult than I'd ever imagined. I suppose I could have quickly slapped something together but that's just not my way of doing anything. I prefer to do it once and do it correctly.
Yep, it's been a quite some time since I began this endeavor. Of course, unlike (apparently) some of you, I have other things going on in my life.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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01-27-2020 @ 8:03 AM

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Remember, the perfect can be the enemy of the good;)

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01-27-2020 @ 9:02 AM

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You're not the first guy to mention that to me on some form or another. And yes, you are of course correct.
My OCD has been a blessing throughout my life in many ways. In others? Not so much.

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01-27-2020 @ 10:47 AM

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Mike, do you have any idea of a target date for completion.?
You just may be a very very busy man, but you were probably just as busy when you volunteered to do this book re-write. We usually, or normally tend to be as busy as we want to be at whatever we like doing best....jmo

John

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01-28-2020 @ 5:30 AM

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May I ask what type of 1940 Ford book you are referring to? I have several car manuals, and have one or two (I believe) for the 40 Deluxe.

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01-28-2020 @ 5:59 AM

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JCSR,
I am writing a "restoration guide" for 1940 Ford passenger cars. It is HIGHLY detailed and thoroughly researched. My goal is to include each and every detail - kind of a "one stop shop" so to speak.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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