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Originally Posted by Joe B.
It might help if the many, hoarding doubles and triples of old parts that younger enthusiasts need could put them on ebay or F/B, where I think they would have the best chance of being seen. Specifically, for me, shoebox Ford stuff. They will otherwise end up as scrap when the owners pass. When I had my '50 Ford woodie in the eighties, there was a plentiful supply of original parts listed for sale in newsletters, Hemmings, and such, at reasonable prices. 49-50-51 Ford owners newsletter was great. I know those days are gone, but I suspect there is still a good supply of parts stashed in places and people that want them. Just a thought.
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You are absolutely right Joe! Then the owner dies and they have a sale. The parts get piled, helter skelter on a wooden pallet with no thought of value. A buyer bids on one or two items he needs for a few dollars and the rest end up in a landfill. I have seen this happen.