[SEL] BYB/BRB

[Jim Jirik]

Thanks especially to George and Arnie for leading me to search for a copy
of a book I didn't know existed until a few days ago.  I started searching
for a copy that day and found a BRB for $26.95!  It was delivered today and
is in excellent shape- can't tell that anyone had ever opened it!  I'm new
in this hobby and had NO IDEA how many different kinds of engines were out
there.  Looks like I have a lot to learn and see.

Anyway, thanks again to all of you!
Jim Jirik
Bonner Springs, KS


> [Original Message]
> From: Jim Jirik <jimjirik at earthlink.net>
> To: The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Date: 3/2/2005 10:11:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] BYB/BRB
>
> Thanks to all of you leading me to the search, I just bought a BRB online
for $26.95!!! I used my credit card so that if it is a hoax I can challenge
the charge.  I decided to opt for the $6.95 3-5 day shipping option so I'll
let you all know if I get the real thing!
>
> Jim Jirik
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Croft <dave.croft at ntlworld.com>
> Sent: Mar 2, 2005 2:59 AM
> To: The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Subject: Re: [SEL] BYB/BRB
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Allen" <transteck at earthlink.net>
> To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 1:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] BYB/BRB
>
>
> > I only have one copy. They are kinda spendy these days unless you get a 
> > deal. Mine was $160 on e-bay, and that seems to be about the going
rate. 
> > For those of you looking for your first one check e-bay daily using 
> > keyword Wendel. That give the best results and sometimes you will find 
> > one in the wrong category. That can spell bargain. This is a must have 
> > book if you play with old engines.
> > Jeff Allen
>
> I wish you guys wouldn't remind me of my past mistakes.
> About 20 years ago I met an old man living in a dilapidated 
> (But Expensive) country house. The only room in the house 
> that was spotless was his workshop.
> I kept in touch by telephone & after about 5 years he didn't 
> reply to the phone.
> I wrote to him & a relative said that he had died. He had sold 
> all the machine tools but said that I could buy the contents of the 
> derilict wooden garage.
> I spent the entire summer at Engine shows selling the gear to recover 
> my money. The stuff left which cost me nothing was
> An open frame Royce Dynamo and brass ammeter marked with
> the origional Royce works. (Pre Rolls Royce.about 1890}
> American Gasoline Engines since 1872 (BYB)
> Encyclopedia of American Farm Tractors
> 150 Years of International Harvester
> Encyclopedia of American Steam Traction Engines
>
> My regrets are I sold the Traction Engine book for a good price 
> (At the time,cheap now) & a Dutchman offered me so much for the 
> Dynamo that I sold it in a moment of need.
> Are my remaining Wendel books worth much nowadays?
>
> Dave Croft
> Warrington
> England
> http://community.webshots.com/user/crftdv
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