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#1 _sloper35_

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Posted 30 November 2011 - 04:30 PM

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Its with a degree of anticipation that i announce that "Torana Tough - History of Torana 1967-1980" will be published in the first week of February 2012.

Many forum members will know of the book and some have generously read sections and provided input. The book will be similar layout to the "Monaro Magic" but I can say with a good deal more infomation.

A few sample pages have been posted on http://www.handpub.com.au under the Torana Tough tab.

There will be three versions available. Hard cover $59.95rrp. Limited Edition Hard Cover with a presentation slip cover $75.00rrrp (these will not be in shops) and a Leather Bound edition enclosed in a slip cover $120.00 (200 Signed copies and not available in shops).

Today I have mailed to the Torana clubs a special offer to purchase the book pre-publication. This offer involves a discount on the hard cover books and free postage for orders over 10 books.

As the forum has been a great research tool for the book I can also offer a $10 discount on the Hard Cover with and without a slip cover, I will also sign these books for forum members. There is a downloadable Order form at http://www.handpub.c.../Order-Form.php

Any cheques/ card purchases made will not be cashed/submitted until February 2012. This offer will expire on February 7th. 2012. Leather Books and Slips cover versions will be on a first come basis.
email me at [email protected]

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Posted 30 November 2011 - 04:41 PM

That will be on my shpping list for sure, can't wait

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Posted 02 December 2011 - 08:30 PM

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Posted 02 December 2011 - 08:42 PM

Leather bound and signed for me thanks :)

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Posted 04 December 2011 - 06:46 PM

i'll take a leather and signed one please

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Posted 04 December 2011 - 07:05 PM

mmmm
as above
but check with me on funds closer to the date
thanks
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Posted 04 December 2011 - 07:05 PM

leather and signed to please

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Posted 04 December 2011 - 07:10 PM

So lets get this strait, if i buy a leather and signed one NOW by following your link type thing, will that put me in the 200 list??

And do we get a discount on that one to :P

Cheers.

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Posted 04 December 2011 - 08:23 PM

The deal is if you committ prior to 7th February 2012 you get a $10 discount and early birds will get a Leather bound copy (till they run out) Funds will not be taken (or cheques cashed) until the book is about to be posted.
You can save the postage by either getting copies delivered in bulk (min 10) to a club address or if you reside near Ballarat get them picked up.

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Posted 04 December 2011 - 08:42 PM

Cheers heaps for that mate, i'll ask around. Unsure if i'll have any luck, but cant hurt.

Also thanks for the clarification in the thread, makes more sence now.

Cheers.

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Posted 04 December 2011 - 08:42 PM

I will also be wanting a leather one Norm , will you do Paypal ?

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Posted 04 December 2011 - 08:45 PM

Leather bound for me, filling out and sending form now, will be a nice friend for my leather bound Bathurst A9X Torana book:)

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Posted 08 December 2011 - 07:50 PM

I thought I would post the Torana Tough back cover so the LH/LX guys don't think I have forgotten them. I actually have to convince my graphic guy to keep the LC XU-1 on the cover, he wanted the SL/R 5000, its actually based on one of the A9X club member's cars, hails from Tasmania and the original pic was taken in Wangaratta at the A9X Nationals.
The front cover car was based on a Sydney Yellow Dolly LC XU-1 and the car is well known to the Sydney enthusiasts.

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Posted 09 December 2011 - 10:57 AM

Hi Norn,

Yes i want the leather also,and could you sign it to please.

Regards John.

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Posted 09 December 2011 - 11:36 AM

Would posting one to me over here be a problem ?

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Posted 09 December 2011 - 12:38 PM

Will there be info on the LH SL/R range not just the L34? As it appears the LX sports range is covered?

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Posted 09 December 2011 - 12:55 PM

I'm sure the info mostly relates to the SLR with some L34 extras

Surely theres not 26 pages of L34 info

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Posted 09 December 2011 - 02:52 PM

The L34 chapter spans 18 pages and is just on the L34. The SL/R is part of the LH Torana - Car of it time chapter. There are 4 pages devoped to SL/R trim plus another 4 specifically about sl/R and SL/R 5000 plus the pages following the L34 are reproduction of the SL/R and SL/R 5000 brochures. Likewise the SL/R and SS - A9X chapter is only on the A9x. The base cars are in the chapter prior.

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Posted 18 December 2011 - 09:06 PM

A leather Bound for me please. I have just emailed you Norm and will email you my payment details tomorrow :)

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Posted 26 December 2011 - 11:16 AM

This is what the slip cover looks like. All leather covered books come with a slip cover plus we ran off some additional slip covers for the hard cover book, cost $15.00.
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Posted 26 December 2011 - 11:20 AM

Looking forward to getting mine, and nice chatting as well!

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Posted 27 December 2011 - 08:06 AM

Hi Norm,

I have sent an email with my order form for a leather bound copy please!

Have a happy and safe 2012,
Kind Regards
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 05:10 PM

Any being shipped to NZ?

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 08:39 PM

I thought I would post the Torana Tough back cover so the LH/LX guys don't think I have forgotten them. I actually have to convince my graphic guy to keep the LC XU-1 on the cover, he wanted the SL/R 5000, its actually based on one of the A9X club member's cars, hails from Tasmania and the original pic was taken in Wangaratta at the A9X Nationals.
The front cover car was based on a Sydney Yellow Dolly LC XU-1 and the car is well known to the Sydney enthusiasts.



Should of put the GMH Pink LJ V8 Prototype on the Front Cover Norm lol

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Posted 24 January 2012 - 09:09 PM

Well Al if we could of found a pic of it!!!!
I will hopefully be posting books out next Tuesday.




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