Albie D Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 ">http:// The Rodder's Journal published ALL of Dan Post's Restyling guides including the famed and illustrious "Blue Book" and very early (1944) mimeographs. Just got my copies today, and man, talk about being inspired by these archaeological finds! Best thing for us model builders are the many hand drawn illustrated "how-to's", plus tons of pics of how it really was, many pre-Hot Rod magazine! This reference material is well worth reading through the sometimes archaic 40's era prose, but tips on channeling, chopping, sectioning, and slamming (my term, not Dan's) 40's and early 50's iron will surely inspire you to get something old on your bench. If your a custom fan, I'm sure you've heard about this release. Believe the hype and get a copy. My build is on hold until I burrow though these manuals, then its off to find some early post-war kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I got mine just the other day. It's taken priority over my study of the Crusades (personal interest, not a class). COOL stuff!! What number did you get, I got #99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Nice low number! 697. Steve Coonan's hand must've been sore.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Nice low number! 697. Steve Coonan's hand must've been sore.. No doubt! Yeah, I ordered mine back in November but I didn't really expect a sub-100 number. I figured all the die-hards on the HAMB would have gotten in much sooner than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemi Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Really nice! I want to order one, but I wait for an answer of the customer service about shipping costs to germany. I hope that they aren't so high that I can't pay it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 @ $ 50.00 http://www.roddersjournal.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=245 I'd say you 'd really have to be into old school customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemi Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Shipping costs to germany are good so I wanted to order one, but I can just pay with credit card... And she is not so popular in germany like in the US. I don't know anyone who has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondupont Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Mine came yesterday. #998. Anxious to dig in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Shipping costs to germany are good so I wanted to order one, but I can just pay with credit card... And she is not so popular in germany like in the US. I don't know anyone who has one. The Rodder's Journal may accept a wire transfer if you ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) @ $ 50.00 http://www.roddersjournal.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=245 I'd say you 'd really have to be into old school customs. I guess you do, but considering that a near 70 year old tatty, worn out original is fetching much more than 100 dollars on Ebay, 50 dollars for a perfect reprint on most everything Post wrote on the subject is a bargain. One of the things I love most about the custom/hot rod lifestyle is the history. And these books are the genesis of Kustoms. Still, no beer money the week I ordered them.. Edited April 16, 2013 by Albie D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 @ $ 50.00 http://www.roddersjournal.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=245 I'd say you 'd really have to be into old school customs. Yup! Some of us are that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Here's what comes in the box for your $50. The originals of the three books that are circled recently sold for just shy of $300 for the three. I'd say they're well worth the money, especially if you're into old customs (and I am). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemi Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 The customer service wrote back. They will send ne an invoice for paying with PayPal. I'm happy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 RJ has also just release a box'd set of old speed equipment catalogs. mine's "in the mail" and I think they're going fast (no pun intended!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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