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. New updates on Paul's book ...

Mustanger

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Hey everyone,

Paul asked mme to pass along the word on the latest about the book ...


Dear members of "California Special.Com",

THE BOOK IS COMPLETED!!!
...after three years of very hard work, I have completed the ³GT/CS
Recognition Guide and Owner¹s Manual², and by the time you read this letter,
it will be on its way to the printer! This project has been a difficult
road, but the end result is one of the best Mustang books ever published!
This has been a HUGE project that as you may know, has taken me three years
to work on, not to mention the previous twenty years to research, compile,
write and publish. This quite possibly could be the MOST comprehensive book
on any one Mustang ever published!...and AN absolute collectible!

The ³GT/CS Recognition Guide and Owner¹s Manual² is a beautifully hardbound
book with a textured black cover and chrome foil embossed GT/CS stripe.
There are 224 pages layed out in full color that describe every aspect of
the 1968 Mustang GT/CS, with additional information on the 2007-09, and 2011
GT/CS! Each copy of this limited edition of 2,000 will be signed and
numbered on the liner page, and also numbered with a stamped metal tag
(between 1 to 2,000). This book includes over 50,000 words with over 400
photos, diagrams, illustrations and advertising. It also includes DVD of
GT/CS commercials, and other GT/CS related video. This book has been
officially Licensed by Ford.

I wish to thank everyone involved for their support and enthusiasm all these
years, helping make the 1968 Mustang GT/CS, it¹s books and Registry so
successful. This book will skyrocket the image of the GT/CS in the Mustang
world to the envy of many other Mustang marques.

Retail Sales will be EXCLUSIVELY through me, (and later though Tony Branda
Performance in Altoona, PA, and Galpin Auto Sports in Los Angeles). That's
it. No internet sales will be available from Amazon, EBAY, other
bookstores, or Motorbooks. (this is also a Ford Licensed product).

Thank you for your time and interest,

Paul M.Newitt
GT/CS Registrar.

This Book Includes:
€ Hardbound Textured Black Cover with
Chrome Foil GT/CS Stripes impression.
€ Signed and Numbered Signature Page
€ Metal Tag with Book Number
€ 224 Color Pages, High Quality Printing
€ DVD with GT/CS commercials & car shows
€ Over 50,000 words
€ Over 400 photographs and diagrams.
PLUS.....
€ A brief History of 1968
€ California Car Culture
€ Development of the 1968 Mustang
€ Lee Grey Story / Lee Iacocca Story/Timeline
€ Little Red--4 page Story & high rez photos
€ Development of the ³GT/Sport Coupe²
€ GT/CS Production Design & Blueprints
€ A.O. Smith story and parts casting procedures
€ Milpitas Assembly Plant story with new photos!
€ How the GT/CS was produced
€ GT/CS Marketing Story: the reveal on Feb 15th,1968
€ Advertising--brochure, postcard & TV commercials
€ Complete Marti Report GT/CS production specs
€ The High Country Special Story...new info!
€ Production changes
€ DSO information, and Western States distribution
€ General Recognition, ³how to spot a fake²

Parts descriptions with every detail, assembly procedure, specs, part
numbers, including.....
€ Grille, Marchal & Lucas Fog Lights
€ Hood, Hood Pins € Side Scoops
€ Taillight Panels € Taillight wiring
€ Ornamentation, Stripes ID
€ Factory Options
€ Engine Specs and descriptions
€ Dealer Options and Accessories
€ Interior Information and Codes
€ Wheel Covers, SS Wheels and Tires specs
€ High Performance & Shelby vintage parts

Concours Restoration info, with color illustrations for restoration of....
€ Paint/Sealants/Fiberglas
€ Undercarriage specs, color diagrams
€ Engine & Engine Bay
€ Front and Rear Suspension
€ Trunk Detailing
€ GT/CS Stripes Application (1968 and 2007-09!)
€ Concours Parts Information
€ Late Model--2007-09 History and Production
€ 2011 GT/CS Story

Registry-23 pages, 1,350 cars listed by VIN & owner car photos
€ Appendix--EXP-500 ³Green Hornet² Story- 8 pages
€ GT/CS Collectibles
€ Bibliography and Sources


The ³GT/CS Recognition Guide & Owner¹s Manual² is $100 per copy. Price
includes one ³California Special² Pin, and free shipping throughout the USA
for orders made before September 30th. Please Include additional shipping
cost of $5 for Canadian orders and $10 for Europe and Australia. Foreign
checks must be in U.S. Dollars drawn from a U.S. Bank only. Check or Money
Order only. Sorry, No Credit Cards or Pay Pal, etc., accepted. (postage
included with all Decal and Pin orders). Requested book number and
alternative book number (please choose after book #150. If your number
choice is taken, the next lowest numbered book will be sent to you, on a
first come, first serve basis.)

For more information, see my website: www.pmndesigns.com
If you would like to get a book flyer to review, please email me your name
and address to: Paul@PMNdesigns.com.

Thank you for your time, interest and support!!

Paul M. Newitt
GT/CS Registry (1968, 2007-09, 2011)
P.O. Box 427
Danville, CA 94526
 

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admin

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Good news. Glad to see light at the end of the tunnel.
 

teamlo

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Looking very forward to receiving it! Nice job to Paul. It will be worth the wait.

Terry
 

Mosesatm

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Here is some additional information from another site.

Paul Newitt @ SAAC said:
As per my license agreement, Ford needs ot review it, and then it goes to the printer for 4-5 weeks. The target date to have it in my hands is the first week in November. (The first copies will go out will be to those who pre-ordered).

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=5513.0
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Mosesatm

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Paul @ SAAC said:
I will also have the master copy for review--and to take orders--at SAAC 35, at the "GT/CS World Headquarters" vehicle (Mike Jewell's 5th Wheel), and most likely at the Friday Meet and Greet.

Huh, that's interesting.
 

robert campbell

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I have heard horror stories of the Ford review. Hope it is quick and does not consume another 4 years for those of you that pre-ordered a book.

I think I would review the master copy to see if there really is much new stuff or is it just the old book in a new cover with a bunch of information that is free for the asking of members on this site. Or mined from the members of this site.

Doubtful that I will buy one when there are wonderful and humble people on this site that can answer any question you have on the car. Including its history.

Also, this site must review the book for accuracy. The writer of the book may or may not be correct on all counts. Especially Bob Teets must review for the High Country Special areas, which I am sure he humbly donated to be copyrighted by someone. As with much of the information we have gathered. I must say again that this site is “Recognized as the undisputed authority on the history and legacy of the GT/CS and HCS Mustang”.

No one person is.

Rob
 
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