I'm looking to get a copy of Duane Heckman's book "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." I've been trying to reach the author by email and PM through here (inbox too full) for some time, but I've been unsuccessful. Does anyone have a copy they would sell or know where else I may be able to get one?
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." It's always best to call him after 7:30 pm EST, but I have a feeling he will mysteriously sense this thread is alive and soon post how to purchase one (assuming they are still available).
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." I don't have the book ordering info with me but will post it tonight after I get home. Rob, I completely forgot about your request and will get you the shipping costs very soon. I think I still have your shipping info in one of my private messages. Duane
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." I may be interested in some thing like this is the price is right :Brow:
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." Below is a little blurb about the book and the info for ordering them. The cost of $44.50 is for the book with shipping to anywhere in the continental US. I print copies when I need them so the orders usually do not take much time to fill. Duane Date Code Manual I have just finished a new reference book about date coding systems for mid 60’s thru early 70’s GM cars. Below is an excerpt from the book that explains what it covers. Mission Statement As the interest in vehicles with original or correct components continues to climb, the ability to verify these pieces becomes more and more critical. Most parts, including major drive train components, not only have part numbers stamped or cast into them, but are also date coded. Therefore, an understanding of both part numbers and date codes is needed to verify the “correctness” of these parts for any given vehicle. The goal of this Manual is to familiarize the buyer with the various date coding systems used throughout these vehicles. The hope is that this knowledge, combined with a familiarity of part numbers, will give the buyer the ability to accurately determine which parts are correct or incorrect for vehicles built during these years. Four major items will be included within this manual; 1. There will be a discussion regarding the Fisher Body ID Plate, which is the “key” to understanding the correctness of all date coded parts on a vehicle. 2. There will be photographic examples of each type of date coding system, whether it is cast, incise stamped, ink/paint stamped, or is printed on a tag, and an explanation of how to decode them. (The only exceptions to this will be with the Glass Codes. Due to the difficulty of photographing them, drawings will be used instead of photos.) 3. Calendars for the years 1964 thru 1972 will be included, listing the day of the month, day of the year, and week of the year, plus a guide explaining their use. 4. And finally, at the end of this manual, will be a comprehensive list of parts that will reference the types of date codes commonly found on them, and when necessary, the approximate locations where these codes can be found. This book will decode Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac date coded parts including; body panels, front end sheet metal, radiator core supports, all makes of glass (LOF, PPG, & DCL), DMI sport mirrors, radiators, all major cast engine components, vacuum trees, oil sending units (at least for the gauge equipped cars), water pumps, valve covers, oil pans, both varieties of clutch fans, Rochester, Holly, & Carter carburetors, starters, distributors, alternators, air cleaners, AC compressors, AC hoses, voltage regulators, steering boxes, master cylinders, power boosters, brake drums, calipers, brake rotors, car frames, front suspension center links, seat belts, radios, seat frames, bucket seat headrests, steering columns, Turbo-Hydramatic auto transmissions, Borg Warner T-10 and Muncie 4-speeds, Ford top-loader and Saginaw 3-speeds, rear axles, rims/wheels, spark plug wires, and probably a hundred other parts I haven't mentioned. (Please note; production codes for engines and transmissions will not be discussed.) The cost of the book shipped is $44.50. This includes $40.00 for the book, and $4.50 for shipping anywhere in the continental US. If you are interested in purchasing this book, you can send a check or money order to, Classic Car Interiors 120 President Ave. Rutledge, Pa. 19070. Thank you for your time. Duane
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." Thanks Duane for the quick response. This sounds like a great reference book. I am going to have to pass for now. This is just another example of the amazing hard work that you have done for the community. :TU:
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." Thanks....check is in the mail.
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." The Force is strong with this one ...
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." Sent a check. Thanks in advance! Patrick
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." When can I expect to receive the book?
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." GNSX asks "When can I expect to receive the book?" I have two books packaged and ready to go right now and will send them out within the next few days. They are for Matt Proffitt & Patrick Briggs. robs71redriv states Still waiting -- Anyone got used one to sell half the things I wanted to check are back on the car now - been waiting for 5-6 months for shipping quote, thats to long already - How long will it take after I send the money? I'll even go for an electronic version - my printer can print it out in a few minutes. Rob, A few things here, First off I am sorry that again I did not get a price quote. I have very little time to do things anymore (and I will not go into why) and simply have not got to the post office yet. As far as your comment "How long will it take after I send the money?" that is not even a fair question to ask. I go out of my way to not hold up anyone's money, even to the point of refusing people's money until my products are available. I would also advise you, or anyone else for that matter, against making electronic copies of my book. It is copyrighted, and as such any such request would have to be authorized by me, which I will never give. Now, if you still want the book I will offer you the following option. I will gladly take a copy to the post office, write out an invoice, fill out the customs forms, and send it to you. Then once I find out how much the book with shipping costs I will let you know the total cost with shipping and will trust you to send me a money order (from a US bank) in US funds. You can even wait 5-6 months before sending the money if you like. If you still want it post your answer here and I will get it done. If not, again sorry for the delay. Duane
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." Rob, The total cost of your book with shipping was $53.35 (40+13.35) and it went out today. As a matter of fact all 3 books went out today. Let me know once you get it. Duane
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." I did not insure it and do not want you to send the money until you get it. Duane
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." ok will wait till its in my hand.
Re: WTB "Understanding Common Date Coding System for Mid 60's-early 70's GM cars." Duane - Book arrived today - Money order on its way.
