DIY Guide Book Finally?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 8,004
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I just "discovered" this book earlier tonight. To see how it's laid out and a general look at the book, check out >> http://books.google.com/books?id=1TP...um=1&ct=result
It might give you some ideas for laying out your version.
It might give you some ideas for laying out your version.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 831
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From: Silver Spring, MD
The information is very limited. It truly does does provide much guidance. I looked at from the perspective of novice mechanic and imho, they would struggle. I think the idea of your book is good and would support you (by buying whatever media/form you ultimately choose for distribution).
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 776
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From: Mount Juliet Tennessee
Dude just put it together and sell it people will buy it if you have very detailed pictures and dummy it up a bit replace technical names for difficult non average names with more descriptive names like when you are talking of degreeing a cam get in depth and describe why and exactly how to do this(using this as an example im sure there is more.) Autozone has a book like that but I did not buy it because it was sealed and could not see if it was good. Anybody have that book yet by the way? Is it any count?
Pro
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 632
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From: St. Louis Missouri
I think $35 is too high. $19.95 max. I say do a website and then see if poeple ask for a hard copy. Or make a hard copy available from the website for a fee.
Look at the wirteups Patches does. They are excellent in detail but offered here for nothing.
Look at the wirteups Patches does. They are excellent in detail but offered here for nothing.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,899
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From: Denver Colorado
i would not be interested, because i can get any information or support via the many corvette forums on the web, but with that said,that's why we are a free enterprise country, the opportunity to do things on your own to make a living, or a few extra bucks. just make sure you are a supporting vender when you do offer it for sale on the forum or you will get shut down faster than you started up, good luck....
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 421
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From: Euless TX
go for it.. if its detailed and plenty of good useful info...id buy it... i like books and also remember the majority of people who own vettes...older peeps... not all of them use comps... (no disrespect at all) so i think it would be good! f what people say.. if u like it enjoy it... post one chapter up and if nobody bites then and u dont feel like it will sale then at least u did the work to ure car and u car appreciates it! :-D
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 7,207
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From: Lino Lakes MN
Go for it, while there is plenty of information out there, many people do not know how to access it. The world is a lot larger than this forum. The market will determine your success. That being said, I believe, with lowering in used car prices there will be a whole string of new buyers, many who have never grabed a wrench, who will want this type of product. Good Luck in the pursuit of your dream.
