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I went to a Monaro display in Bundoora Melbourne on Saturday as advertised in the Cars Guide to have a look at the Shaker nostalgic drag car.
Anyway while there a guy called Norm Darwin, who I was told is writing a new Monaro history type of book. I noticed him taking photos of stripes and blackout on HKTG Monaros.
I was also told he has written other Holden history books, from a quick Google search I see this is true.
Just wondering what if anything anyone else has heard about this book.
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there is also another monaro book being written by Gavin Farmer the guy who wrote hey charger!!!
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Yes Norm Darwin worked at Holden, in the engineering department I believe. Not sure on Gavins background, but he has bn working on his book for a while, I sent some info to him about 2 years ago.
This will make 6 specific Monaro books being written, spotlight 1 and 2, Monaro story, rebirth of a legend and these two. Hopefully someone will do one on all Toranas. Then there is the Commodore King.
The more books the better, great way to share info.
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Im going to wait till the movie comes out...lol
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Yes, as Warren has said, Norm worked at GM-H for a long time, he also wrote many articles for Custom Rodder & Restored Cars.
Two of his books are The History of Holden Since 1917 & 100 Years of GM in Australia. Both good reads.
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im gunna write a book about my deals as well, boy, will there be some interesting stories, reputations will be made and broken in it...hahaa
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They have already made the movie its called Wog Boy
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hey doc, is it true your writing a 60 years of holden book?
if so when is it due to be released?
your 50 years of holden is a fantastic book
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Its overdue.
Has already been printed, we should see it within weeks.
352 pages, full colour pix, full listing of every model/engine/trans/diff along with prices & specs etc. etc.
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When they make the movie of Dr Terrys book I don,t know who will play the lead but "we wreck" will play the dim witted side kick! LOL!
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hey doc where would your book be available at ?
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would you be selling any direct, or will we have to go to a book store?
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It will be available at all the proper motoring bookshops, like Auto Book World (Sydney), Wheels Bookshop (Parramatta) & Pitstop (Perth) to name a few. But also places like Angus & Robinson, Dymocks & Borders Books. Just about anywhere that sell books I would say.
I can sell them direct when I get my supply.
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Sounds good Dr Terry, So do Fast Lane members get a huge discount?
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Sounds good Dr Terry, So do Fast Lane members get a huge discount?
Not sure about a discount, I have to find out what margins there are in them. I can give a free autograph though. In all seriousness, the proper automotive bookshops out there such as the few Ive listed give great service, give them a go. I buy from all of them, but the guy in Perth (Pitstop) is my favourite. I can look him up on the internet & phone him at 2 or 3 pm, which is around lunchtime in Sydney & the books are on my doorstep in an air satchel, at 8.30 am the next day. Hes on the other side of the country, but can provide a quicker delivery service than a shop just a few suburbs away. Dr Terry |
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im picking mine up direct from the DOC himself, getting a handshake, picture and signed copy all at once..
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Ill try and do the same.
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Ditto, i got my my monaro facts book signed by Noel Bedford, he is a true gentleman, and a mate. hopefully one day Ben and Warren will sign it to. good luck with the sales Doc, i will buy 2 this time. cheers Gary.
(if onyone is doing a book on toranas, i would be willing to offer my L34 promotional car for inclusion)
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i would like a signed copy of the docs new book looking for an ex ambulance based on the hj/x/z 2 tonner see photo and collector of all things ambulance police fire and the odd hq to wb parts Edited by user Thursday, 3 September 2009 6:49:53 PM(UTC)
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looking for an ex ambulance based on the hj/x/z 2 tonner see photo
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Hey Mackv8 The local wrecker at Barmera in the Riverland has a 1983 F100 Ex Ambulance up for grabs if your interested. http://www.rmaw.com.au/d...dsc00536.jpg&h=480&w=6401983 f100 ex ambulance, recently reco 5.8, c6 automatic, 9 inch diff. has a little rust in left guard and firewall other than that body is good. drivers seat is torn. rear section of the interior is immaculate with plenty of storage spaces, courtesy ambulance sa 1983! selling complete or will consider wrecking. 0419814383 for more details. http://www.rmaw.com.au/"We are but a grain of sand on the beach of life" Edited by user Thursday, 3 September 2009 9:44:48 AM(UTC)
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