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  1. Minidave

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    #2 Minidave, Jun 25, 2012
    Ooooh, I'd be in for this ride, I've got a shelf full of intersting stuff I'd be willing to lend.

    First off I'd think a list of available titles with photos of the front, to gauge interest in a particular book?

    Second, maybe a round robin sort of arrangement so the book goes in a logical rotation to keep shipping costs down?

    Lastly, how would we arrange to pay shipping costs to the shipper and how would we keep track of who has what, when?

    I really like this idea if we can figure out the logistics.
     
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    #3 Nathan, Jun 26, 2012
    Anyone else interested?
     
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    #4 Minidave, Jun 26, 2012
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    Ima post a few titles, maybe stir up some interest......
     

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    #5 Minidave, Jun 26, 2012
    Couple more...
     

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    #6 Minidave, Jun 26, 2012
    Couple more.....the last one is the story of Henry......and it's quite detailed and interesting.

    some of these are just coffee table style big picture books, most are not - they're written by the acknowledged experts in that particular marque.

    The book by Egan is just a wonderful entertaining read.
     

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    #7 Nathan, Jun 26, 2012
    I can't believe how many of those I already have.

    Some of my list... by Author / Title

    Burt Levy - The Last Open Road
    Burt Levy - Montezuma's Ferrari / Book 2 of series
    Burt Levy - The Fabulous Trashwagon / Book 3 of series
    Burt Levy - Toly's Ghost / Book 4 of series

    Steve Matchett - Life in the Pit Lane: Mechanic's Story of the Benetton Grand Prix Year
    Steve Matchett - The Mechanic's Tale: Life in the Pit-Lanes of Formula One

    Professor Sid Watkins and Niki Lauda - Life at the Limit: Triumph and Tragedy in Formula One

    John Z. De Lorean - DeLorean

    Sam Posey - The Mudge Pond Express

    Nigel Mansell - Nigel Mansell

    Ben Collins - The Man in the White Suit: The Stig, Le Mans, the Fast Lane and Me

    That's a start
     
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    #8 Minidave, Jun 27, 2012
    Well, even if it's only you and me, I'd still be happy to exchange - there are a couple of yours I'd like to read.

    The "Curves" book I just got, it's all about the Mullens museum in Oxnard that feathures 30's art deco designed cars and other things.

    I'd like to read both of Matchett's books.

    I have others too, I'll go did some out.....
     
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    #9 rum4, Jun 29, 2012
    I might be interested but I don't have any automotive books to share.
     
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    #10 ScottinBend, Jun 30, 2012
    I don't know how many folks have e-readers, but there are a lot of these books available for free as well.

    Is that something you would want to make available Nathan?
     
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    #11 Nathan, Jun 30, 2012
    Minidave - PM me your address, I'll get the two Machett book in the mail this week.

    Rum4 - No need to have something to exchange, I'm thinking this is to share books. Once read pass on to the next interested person.

    Scott - So long as its not breaking any DMCA laws that could possibly have ramifications on M/A that's great. I can host files, got plenty of room on a the server.

    I'm still looking for ideas on how to track all this too.
     
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    #12 ScottinBend, Jul 1, 2012
    Well after doing some research on my ebook editions, they are not strictly speaking lend-able books.....

    :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    #13 Minidave, Apr 12, 2013
    I've finished with "The Pirahna Club" and would be happy to send it along to the next reader.

    I would love to read a copy of Smokey Yunick's three volume work if anyone has it to lend.
     
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    #14 Nathan, Apr 12, 2013
    I have a copy of Best Damn Garage in Town.
     
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    #15 Minidave, Apr 12, 2013
    Still have my address?

    If not I'll PM it to you......

    Do you know where my copy of Side Glances is these days?
     
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    #16 Nathan, Apr 12, 2013
    Somewhere I do, best send it again please

    Side Glances was loaned to someone at the December Donut Munch. I've asked time and time again who has it and can I please get it back. So far crickets.

    I owe you a copy.