WTB - Old Datsun Books

[boholio]

I'm looking for 1 of 2 books, if anyone wants to get rid of one or knows where to get them, it would be much appreciated.

1 - How To Modify Datsun 510 610 240Z Engines & Chassis

by Bill Fisher and Bob Waar

2 - How To HotRod & Race Your Datsun

by Bob Waar

Thanks

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by boholio

I'm looking for 1 of 2 books, if anyone wants to get rid of one or knows where to get them, it would be much appreciated.

1 - How To Modify Datsun 510 610 240Z Engines & Chassis

by Bill Fisher and Bob Waar

2 - How To HotRod & Race Your Datsun

by Bob Waar

Thanks

These books pop up on eBay all the time. #1 tends to be a bit pricey for an old soft-cover book, but it can be had. #2 tends to sell cheaper than #1.

[mdbrandy]

Originally posted by boholio

I'm looking for 1 of 2 books, if anyone wants to get rid of one or knows where to get them, it would be much appreciated.

1 - How To Modify Datsun 510 610 240Z Engines & Chassis

by Bill Fisher and Bob Waar

2 - How To HotRod & Race Your Datsun

by Bob Waar

Thanks

Carl's right. I just grabbed a copy of #1 on e-bay for $25, but I've seen it go for much higher there. On the used section of amazon, it sells for over $100! Hard to believe. Haven't seen the second one over the past few months that I've been looking.

Mark

[boholio]

Thanks guys, I kind of figured that. I have found the first one for and unbelievable $192 on Amazons site, and $80 on Ebay, not one of the other.

I'll keep hitting ebay every once in a while, or maybe some kind gent here will decide he is finshed with it and should pass it on to help another young mind learn the tricks of the trade.

An idea to someone who has one of these, especailly if it's beat up, make a digital copy, but, uh, keep it to yourself(cough, cough).

[mdbrandy]

I got mine for $25 on e-bay only because the owner put it there with a "buy-it-now" for $25, and I saw it just a few minutes after he posted it. Right place at the right time...

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by mdbrandy

I got mine for $25 on e-bay only because the owner put it there with a "buy-it-now" for $25, and I saw it just a few minutes after he posted it. Right place at the right time...

Keep a good eye on eBay. The copy of #1 that I bought was put up for auction by a "used book seller" who didn't know anything about the book except that it was old and about Z's. He put it up with a starting bid of $10 and a BUY IT NOW of $12.50, and I saw it less than two hours after the auction began. SCORE! $3 shipping and it is mine.

Keep your eyes open!

PS there are TWO versions of #1. One printed in the early 70's with 240 pages, and a later reprint of the same name with only about 170-180 pages.

[boholio]

You guys are lucky ducks!

Thanks for the tips on #1, I'll look for the longer version.

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by boholio

You guys are lucky ducks!

Thanks for the tips on #1, I'll look for the longer version.

Well, persistant anyway. Back in the late 70's I had a friend who had a copy that he lent me and I photocopied about half of it to reference when building out my first Z.

When I got back into Z's in the late 90's I started looking for a copy, but I am TOO DAMN CHEAP to pay the prices I was finding on eBay which were typically in the $35 to $75 range. I missed a copy in poor condition (missing back cover and greasy pages, etc.) that went for $30, but I kept on looking. It took me over two years to find the bargain that I lucked into.

Good Luck!

[boholio]

2 years!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy moly, I sure hope I don't have to wait that long.

[2ManyZs]

There's a copy on Ebay right now of the second book (brand new still in the shrink wrap).. starting bid is 80 bucks, but that's a not too bad unless someone gets into a bidding war with you...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3557398917&category=1132

Here's another book also that might help.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34229&item=2436195364

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2195860075&category=14026

[mdbrandy]

Originally posted by 2ManyZs

There's a copy on Ebay right now of the second book (brand new still in the shrink wrap).. starting bid is 80 bucks, but that's a not too bad unless someone gets into a bidding war with you...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3557398917&category=1132

Here's another book also that might help.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34229&item=2436195364

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2195860075&category=14026

Note that the last item listed is still available new through amazon or barnes and noble. I got one just a couple months ago. Something like $17.99 new, I think.