The Ford Barn

StuWWatson · 12-02-2012, 03:50 AM

Hiya!

My parents have a huge binder containing what looks like an almost complete, or at least extensive, set of Ford Service Bulletins (1939 - 1949).

They're curious if anyone thinks they're collectable. Can anyone help?

StuWWatson

Terry,OH · 12-02-2012, 05:52 AM

Yes they are collectable.

Brendan · 12-02-2012, 11:45 AM

I will take it if you need to get rid of it

Kube · 12-02-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by StuWWatson

Hiya!

My parents have a huge binder containing what looks like an almost complete, or at least extensive, set of Ford Service Bulletins (1939 - 1949).

They're curious if anyone thinks they're collectable. Can anyone help?

StuWWatson

These are offered fairly frequently on eBay. Fairly complete sets sell in the $100(ish) range.

FL&WVMIKE · 12-02-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

These are offered fairly frequently on eBay. Fairly complete sets sell in the $100(ish) range.

These people should realize, that is, per year. They have ten years worth.
MIKE

StuWWatson · 12-02-2012, 01:30 PM

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Thanks for your advice and assistance! Very helpful!!!

Cheers,

StuWWatson

Kube · 12-02-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

These people should realize, that is, per year. They have ten years worth.
MIKE

Ten years in one binder. Still, about $100 or so.

Obsolete Jim · 12-02-2012, 09:57 PM

Yes, these are quite collectible. I've sold several over the years. Value depends on quality and how complete. Yours appears to very nice and quite complete. Would think you could get $150 on ebay or at swap meet. The originals (yours) are full size as opposed to the reprint which are 1/2 the size. A very valuable restoration resource. Jim

StuWWatson · 12-02-2012, 11:04 PM

Thanks Jim! Much appreciated advice....

Stu

4t8v8 · 12-02-2012, 11:52 PM

I have that same book. My grandfather had a Ford dealership in the 40's and 50's and he gave it to me when he retired. I like to read Henry's quotes in it. Wouldn't sell it.

StuWWatson · 12-03-2012, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 4t8v8

I have that same book. My grandfather had a Ford dealership in the 40's and 50's and he gave it to me when he retired. I like to read Henry's quotes in it. Wouldn't sell it.

Thanks 4t8v8! Awesome advice and very genuine! Our copy is numbered 106.....it would be cool if yours is numbered around the same!

I appreciate your care of your Grandad's bulletin manual.

Stuart

Bruce Lancaster · 12-04-2012, 11:00 AM

There were some updates up to maybe 1950...not much, I think just enough to get dealers oriented to the new engines.
Unlike the Model T--1937 Bulletins, each page in those was meant to be tossed and replaced by an updated one with the same number. My best set obviously came from a dealer who ignored those instructions...there are several dated versions of most hings, from 1938 into the early 8BA times. The reason the saved pages are good...not only did they update the new pages, they dropped info on stuff that was deemed utterly beyond continued interest. Things like the 3 types of Denver heads, for instance, long gone from the parts system and always obscure, but there are all the specs on them in a prewar sheet! That set is of course monstously fat and won't really close.

12-02-2012, 05:52 AM	#2
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,786	Re: Ford Service Bulletin in heavy leather binder 1939 - 1949 Yes they are collectable.

12-02-2012, 11:45 AM	#3
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,905	Re: Ford Service Bulletin in heavy leather binder 1939 - 1949 I will take it if you need to get rid of it __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

12-02-2012, 01:30 PM	#6
StuWWatson Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 4	Re: Ford Service Bulletin in heavy leather binder 1939 - 1949 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for your advice and assistance! Very helpful!!! Cheers, StuWWatson

12-02-2012, 09:57 PM	#8
Obsolete Jim Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 20	Re: Ford Service Bulletin in heavy leather binder 1939 - 1949 Yes, these are quite collectible. I've sold several over the years. Value depends on quality and how complete. Yours appears to very nice and quite complete. Would think you could get $150 on ebay or at swap meet. The originals (yours) are full size as opposed to the reprint which are 1/2 the size. A very valuable restoration resource. Jim

12-02-2012, 11:04 PM	#9
StuWWatson Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 4	Re: Ford Service Bulletin in heavy leather binder 1939 - 1949 Thanks Jim! Much appreciated advice.... Stu

12-02-2012, 11:52 PM	#10
4t8v8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 524	Re: Ford Service Bulletin in heavy leather binder 1939 - 1949 I have that same book. My grandfather had a Ford dealership in the 40's and 50's and he gave it to me when he retired. I like to read Henry's quotes in it. Wouldn't sell it.

12-04-2012, 11:00 AM	#12
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Ford Service Bulletin in heavy leather binder 1939 - 1949 There were some updates up to maybe 1950...not much, I think just enough to get dealers oriented to the new engines. Unlike the Model T--1937 Bulletins, each page in those was meant to be tossed and replaced by an updated one with the same number. My best set obviously came from a dealer who ignored those instructions...there are several dated versions of most hings, from 1938 into the early 8BA times. The reason the saved pages are good...not only did they update the new pages, they dropped info on stuff that was deemed utterly beyond continued interest. Things like the 3 types of Denver heads, for instance, long gone from the parts system and always obscure, but there are all the specs on them in a prewar sheet! That set is of course monstously fat and won't really close.