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CarlIseminger Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 833 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:33 pm Post subject: J T Garwood's Car of the Century Book |
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Does anyone know anything about this website? I would like to purchase the CD version of the books, but since their last update, they haven't finished the site.
http://www.vwcarofthecentury.com/
It has been like this for many months now. I can't believe that they keep it going without the links working as it must cost them server fees.
Does anyone have an email address for them? |
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julrich366 Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2006 Posts: 1306 Location: N.E. Ohio - aka "The Rustbelt"
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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This is from another forum...looks bleak for you getting this!:
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I tried for over a year (numerous letters and a few phone calls) to contact Garwood. My conclusion? He has gone to the big VW dealership in the sky.
In the preface to Volume 2 Garwood gives his contact address as
PO Box 49, Dept. I
Fleetwood, PA
19552-0049
Mail sent to this address comes back as undeliverable. I tried tracking down his daughter, Tricia. Again, no success.
For anybody who would like to continue along this line, you might try contacting James P. Moser. Moser is probably located in the vicinity of Philadelphia (most likely close to Fleetwood). Moser ran a printing business which probably either set up or printed (or both) Garwood's original text. _________________ - John
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CarlIseminger Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 833 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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I had heard that JT had passed away. Maybe a couple of years now. The daughter had posted somewhere (I don't remember now) that she was having the CD book redone and it would be available on their updated website. But I remember reading this at least a year ago now.
Oh well. Will continue to try to find a hard copy of an earlier version. |
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Bookwus Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2003 Posts: 1786 Location: City of Roses
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Hiya Carl,
You are correct concerning Garwood's daughter carrying on with the marketing of the two volumes.
Actually, she had the CotC website up and running several years ago. However she had a problem with security and suspended sales while the issue was reworked. What you see now on the site has been up and running for the past few months only. Inasmuch as the links do not work, I can only assume that there are still a few bugs (pardon the expression) to work out. _________________ Mike
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Bookwus Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2003 Posts: 1786 Location: City of Roses
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Hiya Carl,
You are correct concerning Garwood's daughter carrying on with the marketing of the two volumes.
Actually, she had the CotC website up and running several years ago. However she had a problem with security and suspended sales while the issue was reworked. What you see now on the site has been up and running for the past few months only. Inasmuch as the links do not work, I can only assume that there are still a few bugs (pardon the expression) to work out. _________________ Mike
1970 AS Bug
1970 Bus - The Ruptured Duck
Have an AutoStick? Check out www.auto-stick.com |
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kafercup Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2005 Posts: 9 Location: California, United States
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Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Reviving an old topic: What the heck is going on with this? |
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CarlIseminger Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 833 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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Obviously nothing. I suppose either they have passed away too, or they got discouraged.
I am still trying to find a copy that is affordable. I found one, new in the original box, but they wanted $700 for it. I can't afford that on my salary, so had to pass it up. _________________ 1969 VW Beetle Convertible |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32639 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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Dave Samba Elder
Joined: July 11, 2002 Posts: 2693 Location: The Forest Moon of Endor, in the Redwoods
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Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:39 am Post subject: |
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If you are looking for Volume #2, for (IIRC) 1960-1978 or so) on CD, there MIGHT be someone on here willing to help you out...and NO, it's not me. If they see this, they will know who they are, and it will be up to them to make the contact with you. Other than that, yes they are hard to find, good luck; they are out there. _________________ 2003 Samba Chummie Winner- Best Story
"Those that matter, don't mind,
and those that mind, don't matter" |
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CarlIseminger Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 833 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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I'm surprised someone isn't "sharing" their copies, either by scanning to PDF or the earlier CD version. But I do know about copyright laws and problems that relate to that.
Some day, I will find out out there. _________________ 1969 VW Beetle Convertible |
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drmrmrmr93 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Hello.
J.T. Garwood is quite alive! He has been hard at work revising his original book over the past few years. It is much more detailed and informative than the initial Volume One and Two. If the original volumes were equivalent to a dictionary, the newest revision is equivalent to a full-fledged encyclopedia.
The effort that has gone into this book is truly remarkable. It is worth the wait.
Just to clarify: Tricia is his wife, not his daughter. They are both far from dead.
@Dave: Where can I get a copy?
Your patience is appreciated.
-drmrmrmr93,
On behalf of J.T. Garwood Publishing Co. |
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lawn ninja Samba Member
Joined: January 02, 2006 Posts: 1009 Location: Round Rock, TX
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That's good to hear I have been looking for a copy of this book and it's nice to know there is a new one coming out soon. _________________ Jason
My 64 1500 S Notchback project here
My 58 sedan project here
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:45 am Post subject: |
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Yeah....we've been waiting too!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149914&highlight=garwood _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
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MACAM67 Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2013 Posts: 32 Location: San Juan Island, WA
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: J T Garwood's Car of the Century Book |
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CarlIseminger wrote: |
Does anyone know anything about this website? I would like to purchase the CD version of the books, but since their last update, they haven't finished the site.
http://www.vwcarofthecentury.com/
It has been like this for many months now. I can't believe that they keep it going without the links working as it must cost them server fees.
Does anyone have an email address for them? |
As of today ... nothing new. I can't even find the books through inter-library loan. Does anyone know ANYTHING? |
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My57Oval Samba Member
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I downloaded it from somewhere..at least i think i did. Ill check when i get home. Yeah a printed version would be great and i would pay a reasonable amont for a copy. $200 i guess if it was really nice. T |
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My57Oval Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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Nope, I have Progressive Refinements which is pretty common I think. |
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My57Oval Samba Member
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:02 am Post subject: |
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A fool and his/her money.. are often parted..
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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My57Oval Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:05 am Post subject: |
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Oui , cela est très vrai mon ami, très vrai . |
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EverettB Administrator
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:48 am Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
A fool and his/her money.. are often parted..
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You can ignore these things on Amazon.
There are booksellers / private people that put stuff on there for crazy money just hoping someone dumb or lazy will buy it.
(Sound familiar? haha)
There are books like this on there of all types.
There is another book I collect and I have seen it on there for $500 a few times.
I could search the internet and other book places and find it for around $50 elsewhere. _________________ How to Post Photos
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