R&C 50 Years book FINISHED!

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I saw the first copy to be shipped in this country on Friday and I have to say it is AMAZING! Totally worth the wait and has to be one of the best rodding books ever. The images and the art design are first class as you would expect from the Rodder's Journal folks. Every cover from the first 50 years are included and it completely validates that R&C is the greatest magazine ever. Copies will supposedly be in the country in the next couple weeks and again for how bitchin' this book is it's totally worth the wait.

[Skate Fink]

..........guess it's time to order??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[hiboy32]

I am sure there are alot of people really wanting ta here that. Can't wait ta get my paws on one.

[55olds88]

Any idea where in So Cal a guy might be able to pick on up in mid Sept ?

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The only place I know you can get it for sure and the soonest is to order it from TRJ itself. Thanks Jim

[roadstar]

It will soon be added to my collection of Automotive liturature.

Hey Jim I see you must have survived the Reunion. So does everyone look old http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
And how do the Cheerleaders look now lol

[PEDDRO]

Looks like you'll have to drop in to TRJ headquarters then Sam!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Curt Six]

I'm sure it's the same unbelievable quality in both content and design as their magazine, but in my mind it still doesn't make up for a full year of empty promises from them. Selling something that you don't have to sell is bullshit, no matter who's doing the selling.

Now back to your regularly scheduled oooh-ing and ahh-ing http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Curt

[krupanut]

Can't wait to see it.

[CruZer]

Wahoooooo !!!!!! Thanks, Jim. I HAVE been waiting since last November for it. It's gonna be a great addition to my library. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Kojack]

Me wants.

[DrJ]

Just curious...
Why is this being published by TRJ and not Primedia?
Or are they one and the same now, but they just don't put their name on TRJ?

Oh yea, I'll buy it!

[SamIyam]

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Looks like you'll have to drop in to TRJ headquarters then Sam!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Hey now! You got it all wrong... he's the catcher and I'M the pitcher!

...can't wait to get a copy... hope they have them at the West Coast Nats.

Sam.

[surf monkey]

not to bitch or anything but i hope they ship to those of us who paid nearly a year ago pretty quickly

i mean it would be fair wouldn`t it?
monkey

[TimW]

Yeah, I was fortune enough to be running with some guys that are good friends with Coonan and had a chance to thumb though it too. It's a good one!

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I looked for you there Tim but couldn't find you.

[TimW]

I tried to hunt you up too man. I left the vicky at home and drove my other turd (39 tudor). Joe and a couple of other guys said they ran into you, but it's a big place when you're looking for someone. Weather was great though wasn't it. I was hanging with the Maryland crew and Ray introiduced me to Steve, that's when I got to check out the book. You get some good stuff for R&C? Hope so... Tim

[Brootal]

So will Graffiti in Australia have them before you guys in the US? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Better give Larry a call methinks...

Can't wait to see it.

[59BuickWagon]

Can't wait to get it since I have every issue from V1#1.

Nice meeting you Jim.

Dennis

[hatch]

Is Hoss on the cover????... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Jeff Norwell]

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not to bitch or anything but i hope they ship to those of us who paid nearly a year ago pretty quickly

i mean it would be fair wouldn`t it?
monkey



.........Mmmnnn.......time will see......


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[Carps]

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I'm sure it's the same unbelievable quality in both content and design as their magazine, but in my mind it still doesn't make up for a full year of empty promises from them. Selling something that you don't have to sell is bullshit, no matter who's doing the selling.

Curt

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I totally agree. When I placed my order nearly ten months ago, there was no indication that the book wasn't available. Then later I emailed seeking advice as to when I could expect delivery after waiting paitiently for many months, I got no response at all.

I'm sure when (if) the book arrives I won't be dissapointed, but the 'customer service' from TRJ has been sadly lacking.


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not to bitch or anything but i hope they ship to those of us who paid nearly a year ago pretty quickly

i mean it would be fair wouldn`t it?
monkey

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Let's hope the publisher also sees it that way. I'd hate to think that the guys producing some of the best rodding literature in the world don't really care for their customers.

[Curt Six]

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Then later I emailed seeking advice as to when I could expect delivery after waiting paitiently for many months, I got no response at all.

I'm sure when (if) the book arrives I won't be dissapointed, but the 'customer service' from TRJ has been sadly lacking.

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Unfortunately, I DID get a response. The first time was an email saying it would be done on a particular date. When it wasn't, I called and was told that the publisher was going to the printer that very next week. That is when I cancelled my order...too many promises that weren't kept.

I hate to hi-jack this post because I'm sure it really is a great book. I just know that the TRJ folks occassionally check in here, and I think that it's important that they know that it DOES have an effect on their reputation when they are not straight forward with their customers.
Curt