[Model51]

One big challenge to writing a book, like those already published by the EFV8, is completing the level of detail and accuracy we all want. Had I known how much work and effort is required to do a through job, I'd never would have started. For example, I discovered that there are eight different gas tanks for 1935 and 1936 Model 51 trucks each requiring different parts (seat brackets for example) and time to write them all up and provide illustrations. There are four distinct door designs for 35-36 trucks and the list of versions and variations goes on and on. Another example is that Ford produced 24 different body and frame combinations each year for Model 51 trucks, so that's 48 models to at least make sure are considered. Each one takes time to investigate, document and write up.

Pickups don't have as many variations, but there's the drive-away pickup chassis, closed cab drive-away pickup chassis and closed cab front end drive away chassis to go along with the standard pickup body style. The amount of work is proportional to how much detail one wants to include.

DavidG knows all about this process and like he mentioned, it's all on your own time and nickel.
My opinion is that a quality book just can't be done without time at the Benson Ford Research Center archives, which unfortunately are indefinitely closed.