View Full Version : Mark Stielow's new book, Pro Touring, Building the Mule now available
Mark's latest project, a fully illustrated build book of the Mule, as well as many of his other projects, has been printed. If you're going to be at Autorama in Detroit this weekend, he will have copies available for purchase, just stop by Red Devil.
Further details on how you can order a copy will be coming soon. :thumbsup:
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq118/Stielow65/Red%20Devil/Untitled.jpg
coolwelder62
02-24-2011, 05:30 PM
Scott how can I get one.Scott M.
We'll be setting up a way to place an order online ASAP. Hopefully as soon as this weekend?
Mark is setting up at Autorama right now, but will be posting more details here this evening. :cheers:
coolwelder62
02-24-2011, 05:55 PM
Scott,Please mark me down for 1 please.Also how much extra are they if you autograph them.:lol:
awr68
02-24-2011, 06:01 PM
This is a must have!! :yes: :thumbsup:
lilcraigford
02-24-2011, 06:16 PM
Am I building a pro-tourer? No. Do I want this book? Yes! Should go well with my Corky Bell stuff. :D
phillym5
02-24-2011, 07:45 PM
What a tease of a post!!
"Get the Book!! AVAILABLE NOW".........
oh yeah... "we'll have order info coming soon".......
What a tease.
aany001
02-24-2011, 07:53 PM
put me in line for sure!:thumbsup:
ccm399
02-24-2011, 08:23 PM
I'll be there Saturday!!! :yes:
awr68
02-24-2011, 08:42 PM
What a tease of a post!!
"Get the Book!! AVAILABLE NOW".........
oh yeah... "we'll have order info coming soon".......
What a tease.
Come on Josh, don't be so cheap! Jump a plane to Detroit this weekend and get one from Mark Himself!! :D :cheers:
Hopefully the book includes a chapter on how to generate enough net revenue to pull off a build like the Red Devil. :unibrow:
phillym5
02-24-2011, 09:15 PM
Come on Josh, don't be so cheap! Jump a plane to Detroit this weekend and get one from Mark Himself!! :D :cheers:
I would.... but even the sub 60 degree temps and possible rain here in SoCal.. thats WAY more appealing than the weather MI can offer this time of year!!
camcojb
02-24-2011, 09:16 PM
Hopefully the book includes a chapter on how to generate enough net revenue to pull off a build like the Red Devil. :unibrow:
build cool cars and make friends with Charley................... :lol:
Jody
awr68
02-24-2011, 09:17 PM
I would.... but even the sub 60 degree temps and possible rain here in SoCal.. thats WAY more appealing than the weather MI can offer this time of year!!
True that!! We got snow today...but nothing like other parts get!!
build cool cars and make friends with Charley................... :lol:
Jody
I give! Charley who? :unibrow:
camcojb
02-24-2011, 09:59 PM
I give! Charley who? :unibrow:Charley (Clill), the guy who seems to end up with most of Mark's cars. ;)
Jody
Charley (Clill), the guy who seems to end up with most of Mark's cars. ;)
Jody
http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/idea.gif Jackass! :thumbsup:
What a tease of a post!!
"Get the Book!! AVAILABLE NOW".........
oh yeah... "we'll have order info coming soon".......
What a tease.
It's available right now if you're in Detroit. :cheers:
Stielow
02-25-2011, 04:05 AM
We'll have books at Autoramma in booth number 522 for $25.00 a book for sale this weekend. We also shipped 150 books overnited to Scoggin Dickey. You can order one from them for $26.95. 800-456-0211 www.sdparts.com There is also also a bunch of books shipped by truck SPDC, so if you miss the first patch more will be there next week.
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq118/Stielow65/Red%20Devil/Untitled.jpg
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq118/Stielow65/Red%20Devil/DSCN0072.jpg
I'll try to hang around Thomson Automotive booth most of the weekend. If you stop by and I'm not there I'll tell someone when I will be back.
The book turned out very good. The book is 210 pages with 1184 images with over 1100 color photos. It has all the tech stories from the Mule build up in Popular Hot Roding articles. It also has many images never seen before like converting the car to twin turbos. We also added a chapter on the Red Devil to keep it current.
It has been a long time coming. I hope you guys like it.
If you stop by the booth we also have a short Optima Ultimate Street Car Intitational teaser video they sent me.
Stielow
coolwelder62
02-25-2011, 05:01 AM
This is a must have to add to my coffee table collection.I have learned a ton from your build's Mark.:thumbsup: Scott Mock.
Rybar
02-25-2011, 03:07 PM
Cool book, gotta pick one up as well.
Hey Mark, did you polish the lips on your Forgeline wheels? They look different.
coolwelder62
02-25-2011, 03:17 PM
Ordered one today for my wife's birthday.:lol: :thumbsup:
waynieZ
02-25-2011, 04:31 PM
Just ordered mine SDparts.com !
aany001
02-25-2011, 08:14 PM
Cant wait to get mine!!!!
awr68
02-26-2011, 08:43 AM
Cool book, gotta pick one up as well.
Hey Mark, did you polish the lips on your Forgeline wheels? They look different.
Look like new wheels to me......
JohnC
02-26-2011, 11:37 AM
Look like new wheels to me......
I'll help Mark out here since he's such a busy guy...
Great looking rims from Formula 43 located in Livonia, MI.
Here's the website: http://www.formula43.com/
RD looked amazing by the way :thumbsup:
...loved the new shoes too!
Rybar
02-26-2011, 03:27 PM
Just ordered my copy :thumbsup:
carbuff
02-27-2011, 09:46 AM
Just ordered my copy :thumbsup:
Ditto...
Sales@Dutchboys
02-27-2011, 06:51 PM
I need to get one! Looks really good:thumbsup:
p.s...im not so sure about that paint job on that red car lol:D jk Looks great after thrashing on it at optima!.My dad and I wanted to get over this weekend and walk around but just didnt work out. Love the new wheels though!
Paul
Croaker
02-27-2011, 08:25 PM
Ordered my copy from SDParts.com, waiting on the order confirmation...
WILWAXU
02-28-2011, 01:30 AM
Ordered my copy from SDParts.com, waiting on the order confirmation...
What he said :)
formula98
03-02-2011, 03:40 PM
got one on order from SDParts..... can't wait!:woot:
coolwelder62
03-02-2011, 03:54 PM
Well,let me be the first to say I got my copy ups today.Went in at lunch started reading and couldn't put it down.Even though I read every issue of Pophotrodding back in 2001.Mark great job.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Everybody can learn something from this book.:hail: :hail: Thanks Mark.
Orng Crsh
03-02-2011, 04:49 PM
Received mine today too. It's an excellent read with tons of practical advice and detailed photos. Great job Mark and thanks!
phillym5
03-02-2011, 05:55 PM
What he said :)
Me too.
Tom.A
03-03-2011, 01:48 PM
I got mine Today :thumbsup: I agree great pics etc.
Received mine today too. It's an excellent read with tons of practical advice and detailed photos. Great job Mark and thanks!
killerdiller
03-04-2011, 05:35 AM
got mine yesterday,great job Mark & Will
waynieZ
03-04-2011, 08:20 AM
Got mine yesterday. Very interesting reading. You guys did an awesome job.
clill
03-07-2011, 10:39 PM
Coolest pic of them all..
Flash68
03-07-2011, 10:49 PM
Guess I missed this. Just ordered one. :thumbsup:
JohnC
03-08-2011, 05:50 AM
Coolest pic of them all..
Agreed...very cool pic.
Does Mark have his own showroom in the Tech center? He should...:D
Finally got some time to sit down and really dig into it last night. It's a must have, IMO. Very, very detailed, and very well illustrated.
It reminded me of how much I really enjoyed building my car. Maybe I should sell it and start another. :D
coolwelder62
03-10-2011, 06:02 AM
Finally got some time to sit down and really dig into it last night. It's a must have, IMO. Very, very detailed, and very well illustrated.
It reminded me of how much I really enjoyed building my car. Maybe I should sell it and start another. :DScott, we should all sell our cars and start new project's.That alone could solve the bad economy.:thumbsup:
GregWeld
03-10-2011, 03:41 PM
Yeah -- I just searched all over SD site and can't find it.... Guess you MUST call them to order.
Why doesn't LAT G offer this for sale?
protour73
03-10-2011, 03:41 PM
Finally got some time to sit down and really dig into it last night. It's a must have, IMO. Very, very detailed, and very well illustrated.
It reminded me of how much I really enjoyed building my car. Maybe I should sell it and start another. :D
You didn't just say that!!!!
Who else handles it ?
GOOGLE shows NOTHING ........ If you can't find it on Amazon, then you will have a hard time finding it for now.
Flash68
03-10-2011, 03:48 PM
Yeah -- I just searched all over SD site and can't find it.... Guess you MUST call them to order.
Why doesn't LAT G offer this for sale?
http://sdparts.com/details/dr-whaba/whamule
Stielow
03-10-2011, 03:50 PM
Yeah -- I just searched all over SD site and can't find it.... Guess you MUST call them to order.
Why doesn't LAT G offer this for sale?
Sorry it is only on SD site for now.
It's on the website. http://sdparts.com/details/dr-whaba/whamule
Mark
GregWeld
03-10-2011, 04:10 PM
Sorry it is only on SD site for now.
It's on the website. http://sdparts.com/details/dr-whaba/whamule
Mark
Just ordered 2 of them!
Nice -- you have to write it - build the cars - and SELL IT.... Welcome to small business 101! :thumbsup:
Thanks Mark!
Track Junky
03-10-2011, 05:54 PM
It reminded me of how much I really enjoyed building my car. Maybe I should sell it and start another. :D
I think Rupp said it first "Because done is boring"
Vegas69
03-10-2011, 06:00 PM
Done, when are these cars ever done?:faint:
awr68
03-10-2011, 08:22 PM
Just ordered Mine!! :woot:
Mark S.
03-11-2011, 08:37 AM
Got mine yesterday and still reading it at work today. Only wish it was available as a digital copy too. Thanks for sharing/publishing all this great info.
Croaker
03-12-2011, 02:17 PM
No shipping estimate was given by SDPC but I ordered it anyways. Turns out it's a $50 book w/ standard USPS shipping to Canada. Hope it's a good book. ;)
Rhino
03-12-2011, 09:08 PM
No shipping estimate was given by SDPC but I ordered it anyways.
I didn't have a shipping estimate, but it was a pretty quick turn around time. It showed up much faster than I had expected.
Flash68
03-12-2011, 09:11 PM
I didn't have a shipping estimate, but it was a pretty quick turn around time. It showed up much faster than I had expected.
Mine was $8.75 shipping to Norcal. Got here in 4 days. I just got started on it last night. Great stuff so far. Love the LONG detailed captions that accompany all pictures. And there are nice overviews of each of his previous builds I enjoyed reading. Was hoping it would include some of that. :thumbsup:
Rybar
03-15-2011, 04:49 PM
Just got my copy, this book looks killer. Can't wait to read every page while on the throne :lol:
If you guys like pictures, buy this book now! :thumbsup:
awr68
03-19-2011, 08:37 PM
Just got mine today! It looks killer and I can't wait to dig in and read it! Thanks Mark!! :thumbsup:
aany001
04-12-2011, 07:29 PM
got mine last week and just about done!!!!!!! what an accomplishment! Great job Mark!:thumbsup:
coolwelder62
04-12-2011, 08:01 PM
Done, when are these cars ever done?:faint:When you sell it and start building something new.:lol:
NAPA 68
04-24-2011, 05:18 AM
Mark,
Yesterday, I had a fair amount of time to read your new book. Having been a fan of your work through the years, so buying the book was only natural.
The book is fantastic! Better yet, the time taken to detail your build philosophy, eye for detail, and discipline to sensibility has made your book a real tool. I am sure many have mentioned to you before, your work makes a difference and raises the bar for build quality. Your engineering backround IMO, is what sets your work apart from others.
I have had the opportunity to view a couple of your cars throught the years. Not as close as I would liked (Charley would probably think I am a stalker) but enough to confirm I really enjoy your work.
The negative of your book? I am tearing back into my 59 Bel Air to do the work the way it should be done, not as I have completed it to this point. Looks like Power Tour for the 59 will have to wait until next year.
Best Regards & Happy Easter,
Tim
RENN SCHNELL
04-24-2011, 10:55 PM
Great book...a must read, before you build your next ride! :thumbsup:
musclecarmatt
04-26-2011, 04:30 PM
for some reason i forgot about this...just ordered!:bow:
Stielow
04-26-2011, 05:58 PM
Mark,
Yesterday, I had a fair amount of time to read your new book. Having been a fan of your work through the years, so buying the book was only natural.
The book is fantastic! Better yet, the time taken to detail your build philosophy, eye for detail, and discipline to sensibility has made your book a real tool. I am sure many have mentioned to you before, your work makes a difference and raises the bar for build quality. Your engineering backround IMO, is what sets your work apart from others.
I have had the opportunity to view a couple of your cars throught the years. Not as close as I would liked (Charley would probably think I am a stalker) but enough to confirm I really enjoy your work.
The negative of your book? I am tearing back into my 59 Bel Air to do the work the way it should be done, not as I have completed it to this point. Looks like Power Tour for the 59 will have to wait until next year.
Best Regards & Happy Easter,
Tim
Tim
I'm glad you like the book, it was fun to do. But I think my folks liked it better because they asked me to send them a box to give out to their friends. :rofl:
To everyone, thanks for the kind words. It was great to get the book finished!
Stielow
rwhite692
06-09-2011, 11:21 PM
As Mark and I were wrapping up the deal on the raw material for his next project car, he was kind enough to send me a copy.
This book is a great read and it is packed with great tips and advice, it has so much more "depth" to it than many automotive books, and Mark takes the time to explain the reasoning behind many of the things done during the course of his projects.
You can really appreciate the tremendous amount of work it took on the part of Mark and Will, to put this book together.
Anyway, thanks again Mark, for the copy of the book and for taking the time to write it! (and signing it was just too cool!)
http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/48807/2568346030011691741S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/48508/2714728490011691741S600x600Q85.jpg
Flash68
06-10-2011, 01:07 AM
Very cool.. and that book looks great sitting against that beast of a motor.
camcojb
06-10-2011, 07:14 AM
As Mark and I were wrapping up the deal on the raw material for his next project car, he was kind enough to send me a copy.
This book is a great read and it is packed with great tips and advice, it has so much more "depth" to it than many automotive books, and Mark takes the time to explain the reasoning behind many of the things done during the course of his projects.
You can really appreciate the tremendous amount of work it took on the part of Mark and Will, to put this book together.
Anyway, thanks again Mark, for the copy of the book and for taking the time to write it! (and signing it was just too cool!)
http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/48807/2568346030011691741S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/48508/2714728490011691741S600x600Q85.jpg
you got a lot better sig than I did. :lol:
mexMan
06-10-2011, 10:57 AM
Mark and dear Lat-G community:
I'm not shooting to offend anyone or anything like that, if my question is misunderstood let me know but, what's so special about the mule? Is it some kind of first timer? Since I got here I've read a lot comments having the mule as a reference, or pictures of (as I have read in other posts) ''the mule in all its glory'', so, what is it that makes the mule so special? Anyway, Mark, congratulations on such build, and good luck on selling the book.
JohnC
06-10-2011, 11:05 AM
Mark and dear Lat-G community:
I'm not shooting to offend anyone or anything like that, if my question is misunderstood let me know but, what's so special about the mule? Is it some kind of first timer? Since I got here I've read a lot comments having the mule as a reference, or pictures of (as I have read in other posts) ''the mule in all its glory'', so, what is it that makes the mule so special? Anyway, Mark, congratulations on such build, and good luck on selling the book.
I don't know about you, but how many twin turbo 69 camaros do you know of?----but no; seriously, Mark's builds are in a category all by themselves.
He is a class act. Everything is engineered to perfection with each build being better than the previous. He pushes the envelope; and therefore,
pushes all of us to be better also. He is top notch! Do some research and learn....:lateral:
John
PS--Also, if you buy his book, that will tell you detail by detail what makes Mule very special.
GregWeld
06-10-2011, 03:08 PM
Mark and dear Lat-G community:
I'm not shooting to offend anyone or anything like that, if my question is misunderstood let me know but, what's so special about the mule? Is it some kind of first timer? Since I got here I've read a lot comments having the mule as a reference, or pictures of (as I have read in other posts) ''the mule in all its glory'', so, what is it that makes the mule so special? Anyway, Mark, congratulations on such build, and good luck on selling the book.
It's a fair question if you weren't 'in the know' on The Mule -- note the capitals since it's the NAME of the car...
The Mule is a 1041 hp - twin turbo - with all the niceties of A/C etc... At the time it was built it was way ahead of many - and as usual for Mister Stielows builds - it does "as advertised"... on top of being a show car - it performed. It's been in every magazine - it's been in ads - it's been tracked - it's done Power Tour - it's done - well... you get the picture.
There were many many cars started because of this car - and cars like it - Think Red Witch etc. Personally - I built a 427 SBC with 8 stacks (what the Mule had before being TT'd) because that motor was so killer... it inspired me to do something 'like it'.
By todays standards - it might not be that kool (too me it still is!) but at the time -- it was - and still is SUPER KOOL IMHO.
camcojb
06-10-2011, 04:29 PM
It's a fair question if you weren't 'in the know' on The Mule -- note the capitals since it's the NAME of the car...
The Mule is a 1041 hp - twin turbo - with all the niceties of A/C etc... At the time it was built it was way ahead of many - and as usual for Mister Stielows builds - it does "as advertised"... on top of being a show car - it performed. It's been in every magazine - it's been in ads - it's been tracked - it's done Power Tour - it's done - well... you get the picture.
There were many many cars started because of this car - and cars like it - Think Red Witch etc. Personally - I built a 427 SBC with 8 stacks (what the Mule had before being TT'd) because that motor was so killer... it inspired me to do something 'like it'.
By todays standards - it might not be that kool (too me it still is!) but at the time -- it was - and still is SUPER KOOL IMHO.well said Greg. It's my all-time "dream car". Looks great, tons of power, extremely well engineered. Drives great, won't overheat even on a road course, and is a ball at the track.
coolwelder62
06-10-2011, 04:47 PM
In 2001 I was deeply involed in Motorcycle racing w/my 3 son's and had kinda put the car hobby on the back burner.I had built a few cobra kit car's before my kids came along.But when I saw the Pop.Hotrod mag w/mule build I was hooked agian.Because of the mule I went out and found a 1969 camaro and started building my very own mule clone,silver and all.Then I sold that silver 69 and started building the next PT camaro.And so on and so on.So is the Mule a big deal,Yes it is to me.I am still trying to build something that come's close to the mule.With every car I build I can only hope that what I am building will toe the mark.So Thank you Mark for inspiring me to build a great car.:hail: :hail: Scott Mock.
mexMan
06-10-2011, 06:47 PM
It's a fair question if you weren't 'in the know' on The Mule -- note the capitals since it's the NAME of the car...
The Mule is a 1041 hp - twin turbo - with all the niceties of A/C etc... At the time it was built it was way ahead of many - and as usual for Mister Stielows builds - it does "as advertised"... on top of being a show car - it performed. It's been in every magazine - it's been in ads - it's been tracked - it's done Power Tour - it's done - well... you get the picture.
There were many many cars started because of this car - and cars like it - Think Red Witch etc. Personally - I built a 427 SBC with 8 stacks (what the Mule had before being TT'd) because that motor was so killer... it inspired me to do something 'like it'.
By todays standards - it might not be that kool (too me it still is!) but at the time -- it was - and still is SUPER KOOL IMHO.
Sorry for I've sinned, I hope the Mule forgives me for offending its great name (she, he, or it?), and now I think I understand why is it such a car, and yeah, I'm aware that Stielow has THE touch for his machines, anyway, it is awesome for what I've read so far, and I wouldn't expect any less from the guy who build a LS9 'Maro...
orangevert
06-10-2011, 06:56 PM
I just order one off of SDPC yesterday. I would of much rather ordered through LG
GregWeld
06-11-2011, 04:06 PM
Sorry for I've sinned, I hope the Mule forgives me for offending its great name (she, he, or it?), and now I think I understand why is it such a car, and yeah, I'm aware that Stielow has THE touch for his machines, anyway, it is awesome for what I've read so far, and I wouldn't expect any less from the guy who build a LS9 'Maro...
No sin! It was a good legit question. It's just old enough now that many folks wouldn't be familiar with it. No different than if I asked my 25 year old about the Stone, Woods & Cook Willys that capture my heart as a model building teen. He wouldn't ever understand... And I'm certain there are cars that you will never forget many years from now.
youthpastor
06-11-2011, 09:29 PM
As Mark and I were wrapping up the deal on the raw material for his next project car, he was kind enough to send me a copy.
This book is a great read and it is packed with great tips and advice, it has so much more "depth" to it than many automotive books, and Mark takes the time to explain the reasoning behind many of the things done during the course of his projects.
You can really appreciate the tremendous amount of work it took on the part of Mark and Will, to put this book together.
Anyway, thanks again Mark, for the copy of the book and for taking the time to write it! (and signing it was just too cool!)
http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/48807/2568346030011691741S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/48508/2714728490011691741S600x600Q85.jpg
Is this the Camaro you wouldn't sell me....:_paranoid- that funny:D
I would have given you an old signed college essay or something
I would have sold him mine too- can't wait to see what he does with it
mexMan
06-12-2011, 12:34 AM
No sin! It was a good legit question. It's just old enough now that many folks wouldn't be familiar with it. No different than if I asked my 25 year old about the Stone, Woods & Cook Willys that capture my heart as a model building teen. He wouldn't ever understand... And I'm certain there are cars that you will never forget many years from now.
Now that I wouldn't believe, I'm 19 and even I'm familiar with such a car as the Stone, Woods Cook blue Ford WillYs gasser from those old glory days, but in such a big/kinda new movement that is the Pro-Touring it works in some different way, anyway, cars like the Mule (notice the capital letter), Ban Penny or the Sunoco Camaro and other great builds are always gonna be a symbol of what we work on and also part of the motivation to be better builders and achieve greater wuality in the builds.
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Greg: fixed my sin and I hope God and 'ye old Willys forgive me for what I've done.
GregWeld
06-12-2011, 07:02 AM
Stone, Woods Cook blue Ford Willis gasser from those old glory days
Now that IS a sin!
:rofl:
mike343sharpstk
06-12-2011, 08:30 AM
I just got the book and I was paging through it, looks very good.
I am in the unique position of not having a Camaro (or even a Chevrolet), so I was concerned that there would not be much relevant information.
Initial impression is that there seems to be a ton of good information no matter what your building.
I just order one off of SDPC yesterday. I would of much rather ordered through LG
I just ordered the book from SDPC today. The web site had it on there for $27 my bill from SDPC was $45 total shipped. :_paranoid
kwhizz
06-22-2011, 03:26 PM
Just finished going thru Marks book...........If you are going to do a project in this area.....Marks book is a must have..........Instructions on how to do it correctly the first time........Great Job Mark!!......
Ken
Just got my book can't wait to start reading it.:thumbsup:
I started reading this book and thought man wish I had this before I built my car. It was easy reading with a ton of pic's, just my style. I plan to make some changes and it also made me feel better about all the mock up I did with my car. My friends and family thought I was crazy, but the book supports my actions. I also liked the part that spoke of finishing a car in a short reasonable amount of time. I was really trying to get my car back on the road when I did my LS swap. I put my friends and family on hold a lot during my swap and build of my car.
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