Subject: Finally ordered my copy of "Baja Bugs and Buggies", by Jeff Hibbard
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posted on September 19th, 2005 at 09:36 PM
Finally ordered my copy of "Baja Bugs and Buggies", by Jeff Hibbard
After a few of u great avd members offered me ur appreciated wisdom about learning what is to learn about offroad vee dubs, i have finally placed my
order for the book.
Its coming from the US, being shipped in and gonna cost me only about 25 or $27. I ordered it in from the University of Queensland Bookshop, they
happily took the title, author and ISBN and scanned it in, found no copies in Aust, but in NZ and US, made a few international calls, and found one
for me at a great price. This was all done in about 15 MINS!!! Great service there, they can order in any book, and scan the whole bloody world for
it.
I didn't bother going through ebay, and tried the auto book store in Bowen hills (they said they haven't seen the book for years). I didn't want to
buy it over the internet cause i ain't got no credit card, and parents aren't willing to risk their pennies.
The copy im getting too is the latest. Not sure exact year, but the one in NZ was a 98' copy. So it should be well revised and somewhat close to up
to date, i hope.
Hopefully this should be the start of something great. The book will be coming in 4 to 6 weeks, but for that price and service, im happy to wait, i
put the deposit in. But that time, it will be near graduation, and i will be outta school, earning money, ready to start a project with my trusty
guide.
Thanx to all that headed me into this direction, cause i read the first few pages previewed in AMAZON on the net, and the author is very experienced,
knows what he is talking about, and the book is easy to read, understand and interpret. Cheers.:thumb
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
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New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
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posted on September 19th, 2005 at 09:42 PM
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We have had a few enquires about these great book.
"A comprehensive guide to modifying your VW Beetle based car for safe off-road racing. Engine, transmission and chassis modifications, driving and
safety tips and how to ensure reliability are all covered in this well priced guide. Every budding off-road racer should have this book in the
workshop. "
If you are building an Offroad VW or just want a really good read, then this is the book for you.
Custom Offroad have a few back in Stock now so as a Special Forum Offer they are $39.95 inc GST and postage within Australia
Ring up to Order - 07 3356 4356
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posted on September 19th, 2005 at 09:52 PM
no dis chris. but this book would have saved you about 500 posts or about 10 000 000 key taps or mucho angst in your early dayz...
it really is a top reference. the offroaders baseline.....
Chewy
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posted on September 19th, 2005 at 10:41 PM
just dont read it too many times or it will fall apart
Great dunny material :thumb
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posted on September 20th, 2005 at 08:59 AM
Lol, thanx guys. Thought it was pretty cool getting it, especially for around the mid $20 range, including shipping/postage from over seas.
It should hopefully keep me out of trouble with u guys, lol.
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
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New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
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posted on September 20th, 2005 at 01:31 PM
Also get the idiots book, its a great read anyway but it will help you understand the basics better than any other single book.
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posted on September 22nd, 2005 at 04:59 PM
Tell your parents it was in there contract to buy you your first car ;-P Then you just have to save up and make it into a beast.
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posted on September 22nd, 2005 at 07:13 PM
Oh, would that be heaven, i would be the happiest man :kiss
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New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
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posted on September 24th, 2005 at 12:26 AM
I have this book in the shed !
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake
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posted on September 24th, 2005 at 12:00 PM
hey seagull wanna sell it ?
show us your gates
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posted on October 11th, 2005 at 08:43 PM
Hey guys, just picked it up today after a couple of weeks. Was $25 in total for price today including the shipping from the US. Great book store the
one at UQ is. I luv that uni, so many dubs around there, i'm gonna go there next year.
Oh, and that book is bloody awesome. Got everything i need to know (for now hehe)
Thanx all for the recommendations and comments.
Does anyone know if custom offroad sell any other books or can get any other vee dub books besides Jeff Hibbards Baja Bugs and Buggies. Cause if they
can, then i will be tempted to order a few more . Probably should drop
them an email some time, but at the moment, I'm happy. :thumb
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
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New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
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posted on October 12th, 2005 at 09:54 AM
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Tell your parents it was in there contract to buy you your first car ;-P Then you just have to save up and make it into a beast.
Foxy
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yeah, right. How about you get a job and pay for it yourself. then you won't take it for granted. all the guys I knew that had mummy and daddy buy
them a car were jerks and broke the car within six months.
instead, get them to buy you a wreck and help you get it back on the road. good father son project.
posted on September 19th, 2005 at 09:36 PM
