1928 Letter from Repair shop about Model T

[97RangerXLT]

interesting letter.

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=224927

AJ

 

[bcost882]

haha thats back when peolple were a bit more honest haha

 

[GoodOld85BlueBalls]

Thanks for posting that. My dad has a pile that may someday be a model T again. I am forwarding that link to him.

 

[Ranger Kip]

on my list of stuff I want, is an old ford truck, or a Model T, definately =)

 

[LearjetMinako]

One of my relatives in Kanasas has a Ford Model T. Still runs too. He takes it out for a drive around the neighborhood every so often on Sunday's.

 

[Ranger Kip]

cool =)

 

[dp88]

For some reason that sorta made me feel good inside. wish mechanics were still like that.

 

[Hopman]

For some reason that sorta made me feel good inside. wish mechanics were still like that.

I know a mechanic that still is. His name is Dan Weed & he owns Weed Automotive in Concord, NH.

Those type of mechanics are still around. You just have to look harder for them.

 

[superds]

Yes, good old North Dakota. Labor rates are still about that low here.

 

[jhammel85]

Thats really cool man. 25 bucks for an engine overhaul?! Damn you inflation!

 

[ozziemo27]

Thats really cool man. 25 bucks for an engine overhaul?! Damn you inflation!

+ mother $%@#ing 1

 

[Will]

You don't need an engine overhaul.

One glaring thing is--that was sent as the new Model A was being shipped to dealers. And Gleason was a Chevy and Buick dealership.

Those cars were easy and cheap to work on. The new Ford is coming out. Ford is sending literature to the current Ford owners. Gleason sends a letter to current Ford owners--"Bring your current Ford in..." and he either works on it or tries to sell them a GM? Either way, it's better if customers come to you regardless of what brand they drive.

Brilliant marketing--not proof of old-time values. People were scum way back to when the Pilgrams were swindling the Indians. And before that, I bet.