$15.00/Part Release...NOT GOOD!

[Steve Plucker]

Got this email from the Ford Archives today.

NOT GOOD...

Hi Steve,

We received your request for Parts Drawing releases today and we’d like to thank you for your continued interest in the collections of The Henry Ford.

There has been some changes to our part drawing collection as well as a new agreement with Ford Motor Company which is spelt out on page 3 of the form, http://www.thehenryford.org/pdf/parts_form.pdf and notes the biggest change being that releases are now $15 per release #.

You have requested 21 releases @ $15 would be $315. If you would like to move forward with all 21 we will need you to submit the difference of payment of $210 for us to move forward.

If you would like us to move forward with your request in a different way please let me know.

Thank you again and I look forward to hearing from you.

Stephanie

Stephanie Lucas
Research Specialist
The Henry Ford

It has been fun but my pockets are not deep enough for this anymore...I have asked for a refund...

Pluck

[Franchise_24]

Sorry to hear about those changes Steve. Thanks for all you do.

[tbirdtbird]

Ford balancing the budget on the backs of restorers again? Just like the Part number deal....

[bikejunk]

could something be worked out with one or both of the national organizations to pay for this research ?

[DANA BIZZELL]

Not good pr on Ford's behalf, Ford Barn is good advertising for Ford, looks like they would be glad to help.

[redmodelt]

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I thought the per sheet price was 20 or 30 $, at least that's what I have heard for the Model T sheets.

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by redmodelt

I thought the per sheet price was 20 or 30 $, at least that's what I have heard for the Model T sheets.

That is a DRAWING...Not a Part Release.

Pluck

[Greg Jones]

Maybe she has her facts mixed up, kind of like her command of the English language.

[mot]

and to think of all the publicity and good will the
international Ford day does for them
thousands of ford owners showing Ford products all over the world
they must be laughing their heads off at us

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by mot

and to think of all the publicity and good will the
international Ford day does for them
thousands of ford owners showing Ford products all over the world
they must be laughing their heads off at us

Well...Maybe that is "Ford's Way" of doing things!

[Rowdy]

So much for the 27 prints I need for the wood for the delivery. Rod

[700rpm]

Originally Posted by Greg Jones

Maybe she has her facts mixed up, kind of like her command of the English language.

And "Hi Steve,"?

Way too personal, unless she is a personal acquaintance.

Astonishingly unprofessional for corporate communications.

[Charlville]

More of the "new Ford" it would appear, like the rich history they had here in the UK, which apparently meant nothing as they disappeared in to the Turkish sunset... Very sad and short sighted, much the same as this situation

[nickair]

Maybe database it? Share the cost with others. Ford may need to approve.

[Great Lakes Greg]

Originally Posted by Greg Jones

Maybe she has her facts mixed up, kind of like her command of the English language.

I don't think "spelt" is a word?

[34Fordtk]

You guys could be dealing with GM, great ignition switches, bail outs, cover ups on said switches........................

[abachman3]

Just to make sure that you know that 'Spelt' is an ancient grain that is making a comeback and is regularly part of a multigrain mix for breads today.

[Brian T]

Originally Posted by 34Fordtk

You guys could be dealing with GM, great ignition switches, bail outs, cover ups on said switches........................

I was thinking the same thing, you could add Chrysler products , imagine having a Dodge and a Fiat in your garage, you would be able to hear them rusting away in stereo.

[Joe K]

So this is a TRIPLING of price? Was $5 (total $105) and now $315?

Maybe a new Ford pickup is NOT in my future? Not with product support like that.

And these are parts whose development was fully amortized back in the 1930s? And the manufacturer (Ford) has chosen not to continue making for reasons of (of course) non-profitability?

So in effect, Ford has no use for these drawings?

And now could be (should be) provided at the cost of electronic duplication and transfer?

I've timed myself getting copies from my company's documentum. It's about a minute a sheet including walking over to the printer. 20 minutes brings me the entire nuclear module structural drawings for correction or information.

An electronic transfer could be completed in less time (and frequently is by the documentum people themselves when they are called upon to do it.)

Sorry. I know a moneymaker when I see one.

Joe K

[Rowdy]

Does it make good beer? With things being as they are a new beer might help. Rod