| Lenny1935 | -- 08-09-2021 @ 10:00 AM |
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I have in my possession a 1935 “FORD V-8 Instruction Book” (Owner’s Manual - Form 1906) and I’d like to see this book back with the car and in its glove compartment home. What makes this book somewhat unique is that it has the first owner's detailed history of the car from its purchase date through its first 32,842 miles on the road. The original details include: city sold in, dealer’s name & phone number (long ago just a 4 digit series), salesman’s name, vehicle weight & model, state title number, engine (VIN) number, first & second license plate/tag numbers, purchase price, date of purchase, and more... It also has added pages that list date, service on that day (amounts of gas and/or oil, location of fill-ups), and total price paid. [Gas averaged between $.15/gal to $.21/gal – never again!] …some great provenance for this FORD, if it’s a survivor! If you can produce and forward any proof regarding this VIN, such as: a close-up picture of the VIN on the frame near the steering column or some unique initial purchase history I mentioned above (the specific actual details - NO guessing allowed!), I’ll gladly send this book to you. If we have a match, provide your address and it’ll be sent free of charge! Also includes the original homemade suede pouch in fair condition. This message was edited by Lenny1935 on 8-9-21 @ 8:05 PM
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| JayChicago | -- 08-09-2021 @ 12:07 PM |
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Lenny Nice that you are volunteering the effort to get this bit of history reconnected with the car it belongs to. I hope you get a hit, hope that car has survived. I would love to have such provenance on my car.
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| 51504bat | -- 08-09-2021 @ 1:35 PM |
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You might post over on the Ford Barn as well to get the most exposure. Good Luck. Hope you find the owner. ______________ No signature
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| Lenny1935 | -- 08-09-2021 @ 8:08 PM |
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I posted this message on the Ford Barn Forum for Early Ford V-8's. Thanks for the suggestion...I also hope it is successful in finding the car!
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