. . . you've had a General Tightening of your Packard? I have a small collection of Packard service reminders on postcards. They were sent through the mail by car companies for many, many years. I believe these are from the late '30s.
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However, this card sent to me by Ron M. is the oldest service reminder card I've ever seen. Postmarked circa 1928, it reminds the owner that he can get his Model T serviced for a labor charge of $20 to $25. Parts? New fender - $3.50 to $5. A set of platforms and rings - $7. Front axle overhaul - $4 to $5. Ahhh, those were the good old days!
2 comments:
I know you really meant 1928 when you reported the postmark of the Model T card. It was Mr. Gleason's mention of "the New Model A Ford" that gave it away.
Some of my great-grandmother's letters tell of repairs to their Model T and it is sometimes amazing just how simple and cheap -- by our standards -- they were. A favorite line comes after they are forced to pay $2 to buy a cone wheel bearing from a fellow traveler who had a spare. Says Granny, "He was from Missouri and he showed us what a holdup was."
Actually, Denny, I didn't. I just took what I thought was the postmark date and of course made sure that Model Ts were being made then. I appreciate your correction! I'll fix it before too many people know the kinds of mistakes I make when I'm rushing and take a somewhat wild guess.
Sorry to hear that your great grandma was ripped off on the $2 wheel bearing. Funny!
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