latest Jim M. Chevy records rumor

[Kurt S]

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Speculation: What if the records available were those from Fisher Body, which maintained the Body numbers ,options and a corresponding Vin to the appropriate Vehicle and mfg,via an internal work order.

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Fisher didn't assign the VIN, Chevy did. So I don't think it would show on Fisher paperwork, esp pre-69.

But how about GMAC paperwork. They financed every car made and the options are listed on it.......

[Stefano]

Kurt,
I don't know that GMAC financed every car made. They did finance a majority and Floor Planned even more for Car dealers (which would be a great source of info. as you mentioned), but not every dealership Floor Planned/s Vehicles. I worked for one of the largest Chevy Dealers of the day and they paid cash for all their inventory.

[Rowdy Rat]

Vehicle shipping records of some sort is my guess...

Chevrolet contracted with a very limited number of shipping agents to move the cars and the original shipping order was similar to the window sticker with regard to the information it contained. I always thought that the transport agents would be a great alternative source of information to what GM originally had... That was always my theory anyway.

Wherever the information was accessed, I'd like to hear what the current status of the project is.

Regards,

Stan Falenski

[Stefano]

O.K. more speculation; How about info. from the NICB. Once the cars were shipped Motors Insurance Corporation insured them for the dealerships. Vins and some equipment listings are in the NICB data base which was provided for any dealer insured through MIC [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]

[COPO]

I have only seen original selling dealer and shipping date information available through NICB. Never any option info and not all car's records are in the NICB database. It will be interesting to see what information is Jim finds after years of GM's denial that the info existed.

[SuperNovaSS]

Jim,

I know you are probably out there on the sidelines watching this thread. I just wanted to let you know I appreciate all the work you are putting into this. Please make sure you charge a good amount of money for these docs. Afterall, you are doing all the backbreaking work.(It probably is backbreaking, think of how much paper there must be, or maybe your eyes are getting sore if its microfiche.)


Thanks again,


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[MotownMadman]

Jason,
That was a nice gesture thanking Jim for his work. He is aware of this thread but is a very busy guy who is focused, one concern is for every question he may answer it will only create a 100 more and it this point even he does not have all the answers. Considering he is the one responsible for the Pontiac documentation it will be likely the Chevy documentation will be similar consisting of build sheet, option codes, originating dealer etc. Have patience gentlemen and lets give him room to breathe, the info is coming, I speak to him on a regular basis so I will keep you updated as to the progress. If all goes well it wont be long, now you know what to tell your wife to get you for Christmas! Jim is a great guy who is putting forth a dedicated effort on this project, all those with genuine cars will be overjoyed at the results.
Thanks,
MotownMadman [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img]

[SuperNovaSS]

Motown,

I did not in any way mean to incinuate that I wanted Jim to respond. I just felt that with all the questions that had been asked on this thread not many have mentioned all the hard work he must be doing. Everyone needs a pat on the back from time to time. Its funny the way words can be interpreted in threads like this. So, once again I will say, you're doing a great job Jim, take a breather and have a beer!
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Jason

[MotownMadman]

Jason,
Amazing how things get crossed up. I was actually paying you a compliment for your sincere thanks. Being one of the greastest Chevy buffs of all Jim completely understands the serious collectors as from this site and their excitement at the idea of all the speculation being laid to rest. I am just as anxious as anyone else, this is like Indiana Jones finding the Lost Ark of The Covenant or the Holy Grail. I have a few cars myself that have been like the who dunnit butler mystery. There are many cars out there that dont fit with the common production practices of the time, many are assembled camp fire stories, while others may be special order one off examples which will change the accepted way of thinking. I was sincerely thanking you Jason for taking the time to say thanks, that is the kind of thing that makes it all worth while for Jim. With Pontiac as an example, this is really not a great profit effort, after expenses and paying rights the profit does not come near the effort. I would think that the primary motivation to Jims actions is knowing he is making a difference in cleaning up this hobby a bit, as well as elevating the pride we all have in our true classics. I thought it was rather classy on your part when you posted your note of thanks. I remember feeling the same excitement a few months before I got my drivers license, and a few months before legal drinking age. It is almost like being a little kid again at Christmas time going nuts waiting to open the presents. Jim just loves the Santa Claus bit, a little to skinny though, but just give it a few more beers.., whoops, I mean years! I know youre grinnin Jim! Plans changed, I will be seeing Al first of the week, but I will see you this weekend at the races.
Thanks,
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[scuncio]

I sure hope all this comes to be. What a significant achievement. I think it would be just fascinating to search through the records from Chevy's glory days. I'm sure the feeling of brining these docs to light is plenty rewarding, enough to make up for the huge time investment it requires. Thank you Jim!