Fred,
I want to echo the other comments about how useful the Bedside Reader has
been to me. I am just completing an 18 month complete frame up rebuild
of a 1960 Plus 4, 4 seater and drove it for the first time a couple weeks
ago. I don't believe I could have done it with out the Reader.
I converted to an alternator, put in an electric fan, will build a
"Sisson" heater, etc. etc. etc. All from reading about it in your book.
I also echo the laments of others who would miss the book, and the
un-represented laments of those hearty souls who will buy a Morgan project
car in the future and have to slog through the rebuild without this
excellent reference.
I for one would be glad to buy several copies of a new issue "up front",
(as you recall I purchased several and gave copies to other Moggies as
presents). I'll bet there are others who would do the same.
Lee Blake
1960 Plus 4, 4 seater (finally)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-morgans@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-morgans@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of FPS3@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 9:10 PM
To: morgans@autox.team.net
Subject: no more bedside readers at this time
Hey guys
I have only three copies of The Bedside Reader left. I have no idea if
anyone
has a "check in the mail", or not, but probably so.
It is up in the air as to when or if, I'll get more copies printed. I have a
busy summer.
The book, like the car, is very labor intensive to produce. All the drawings
are (obviously) hand draw & pasted in. I had it printed at a local PIP and
it
is pretty expensive to have printed- I don't print thousands at a a time. It
is a small market and it takes me quite some time to recoup my money.
With the postal regulations, it is a pain to send overseas as I have to make
a trip to the postoffice each time so I kinda let that market dwindle.
Melvyn
Rutter has offered to sell it in England but shipping a case of books, plus
duty, etc has us at a standstill at this time.
I'll probably will revise it slightly and have a few more printed one of
these days. Or I may get a bug & advertise it & try to get serious about
selling a bigger quantity. Ed Geiger sent me a note about advertising in the
Rough Rider, but I never have advertised, figuring that if someone buys a
copy- they have probably seen a copy & really want it.- no one can bitch
about my claims for the book-. plus advertising costs $$.
I have thought making an add using testimonials- that way I am not
responsible for any claims. I have sent copies to 17 countries, so word does
get around.
Anyhoo... if you don't have a copy- borrow one for the time being. If you
have one, hang on to it, maybe old copies will appreciate like Moggie.
Fred Sisson
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