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Lawson Cox · 12-20-2021, 06:00 PM

Several years ago someone wrote a pretty complete little book on the 60HP V8 engine. I do not know the author, however, apparently the author's son was going to do a second printing. Was this ever done. I would like to obtain a copy of that book if one is available. Can anyone help with obtaining a copy?

KiWinUS · 12-20-2021, 06:06 PM

Richard Willim. Been no reprint. Last one I seen for sale on eBay went for over $300.

flatjack9 · 12-20-2021, 08:24 PM

Got mine quite a while ago, before they became so scarce. Great book.

Lawson Cox · 12-20-2021, 10:09 PM

Thanks KiwinUS and flatjack9. Much appreciated. Now the hunt begins for said book.

tubman · 12-20-2021, 10:19 PM

There was a thread on the H.A.M.B. a year or two ago (or maybe more) about this book. The son of the author posted on it and said he was going to re-issue it. I haven't seen anything but you might check over there. Perhaps he has issued a limited edition.

JM 35 Sedan · 12-20-2021, 11:32 PM

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I've discussed the possibilities of reprinting of this book with Marty Willim, Richard's son, several times on Facebook and also here on Fordbarn. I feel that Marty has no plans of having his Dad's book reprinted any time in the foreseeable future.

I was lucky enough to get an autographed copy from Richard soon after it was published.

GB SISSON · 12-20-2021, 11:51 PM

I remember as a kid growing up in Seattle, the only sports we had was hydroplane racing. No Seahawks, no Mariners etc....The unlimiteds were big time and once a year stuff, but the limiteds featured my dad's favorite, the 60 hp Ford. We could go on any weekend and see and HEAR them on Greenlake and other local venues. Today if anyone so much as smoked a cigarette within earshot of Greenlake, they'd call the EPA on em.

35fordtn · 12-20-2021, 11:55 PM

I knew Richard very well. He personally helped me with a engine in his garage. His son Marty has no interest in reprinting the book, and I and others have offered to buy rights to the book and that was a no-go as well. Good luck it's hard to find a copy.

Lawson Cox · 12-21-2021, 01:40 PM

Well a copyright lasts for the life of an author plus 70 years so I guess just reprinting it is out of the question. Anyone have a copy they might loan me? I sure would like to read it and glean a little information from it.

Oh, Michael, do you have bolts/nuts for the 60HP? I would presume they would be the same as 85HP. I have a Duke's mixture of bolts on this engine/transmission. I would love to have correct bolts for this project. Intake, head nuts, oil pan, transmission, etc. Even used bolts would be fine if anyone has any. And Michael, who does your cadmium plating? I'm sure I am going to have some bolts/nuts, etc plated. Thanks

Fred A · 12-23-2021, 11:05 AM

I found the book to be heavy on boats and max RPM vintage speed equipment. My use would have been more about the placement in old Fords. Moved on from putting my engines in a '40. Kept the 59A that came with the car. Far easier. Good Luck: Fred A

corvette8n · 12-24-2021, 08:45 AM

Lawson: here’s some more info on the V8 60 book and some other links.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-Ford-6...-127632-2357-0

https://www.enginebuildermag.com/201...s-flathead-v8/

https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/...horsepower-v8/

12-20-2021, 06:00 PM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown Several years ago someone wrote a pretty complete little book on the 60HP V8 engine. I do not know the author, however, apparently the author's son was going to do a second printing. Was this ever done. I would like to obtain a copy of that book if one is available. Can anyone help with obtaining a copy? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

12-20-2021, 06:06 PM	#2
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,954	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown Richard Willim. Been no reprint. Last one I seen for sale on eBay went for over $300.

12-20-2021, 08:24 PM	#3
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown Got mine quite a while ago, before they became so scarce. Great book.

12-20-2021, 10:09 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown Thanks KiwinUS and flatjack9. Much appreciated. Now the hunt begins for said book. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

12-20-2021, 10:19 PM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown There was a thread on the H.A.M.B. a year or two ago (or maybe more) about this book. The son of the author posted on it and said he was going to re-issue it. I haven't seen anything but you might check over there. Perhaps he has issued a limited edition.

12-20-2021, 11:32 PM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've discussed the possibilities of reprinting of this book with Marty Willim, Richard's son, several times on Facebook and also here on Fordbarn. I feel that Marty has no plans of having his Dad's book reprinted any time in the foreseeable future. I was lucky enough to get an autographed copy from Richard soon after it was published. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

12-20-2021, 11:51 PM	#7
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,916	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown I remember as a kid growing up in Seattle, the only sports we had was hydroplane racing. No Seahawks, no Mariners etc....The unlimiteds were big time and once a year stuff, but the limiteds featured my dad's favorite, the 60 hp Ford. We could go on any weekend and see and HEAR them on Greenlake and other local venues. Today if anyone so much as smoked a cigarette within earshot of Greenlake, they'd call the EPA on em. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

12-20-2021, 11:55 PM	#8
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown I knew Richard very well. He personally helped me with a engine in his garage. His son Marty has no interest in reprinting the book, and I and others have offered to buy rights to the book and that was a no-go as well. Good luck it's hard to find a copy.

12-21-2021, 01:40 PM	#9
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown Well a copyright lasts for the life of an author plus 70 years so I guess just reprinting it is out of the question. Anyone have a copy they might loan me? I sure would like to read it and glean a little information from it. Oh, Michael, do you have bolts/nuts for the 60HP? I would presume they would be the same as 85HP. I have a Duke's mixture of bolts on this engine/transmission. I would love to have correct bolts for this project. Intake, head nuts, oil pan, transmission, etc. Even used bolts would be fine if anyone has any. And Michael, who does your cadmium plating? I'm sure I am going to have some bolts/nuts, etc plated. Thanks __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

12-23-2021, 11:05 AM	#10
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: Book on 60HP engine. Out of print. Author unknown I found the book to be heavy on boats and max RPM vintage speed equipment. My use would have been more about the placement in old Fords. Moved on from putting my engines in a '40. Kept the 59A that came with the car. Far easier. Good Luck: Fred A