You will have everybody that views this thread going to Google looking up "Ameche" to see if you are pulling their leg!

 

I kiddith you not.

"The Story of Alexander Graham Bell" (1939: 20th Century-Fox) starred Don Ameche as Bell.

Go to IMDb.com, type in the film title, then read what it sez in the trivia section about this film.

Ameche was a consumate actor/musical star/dancer.

Most ppl today know him from his starring role in Cocoon. But he made dozens of films, beginning in the 1930's.
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DBrawley: You can buy a CD copy of the 1980/89 Ford LIGHT Truck Parts Catalog from hipoparts.com for around 25 bucks.

This catalog was scanned from the final edition printed in 1991, so many of numbers will be updated. I'm using the "official" version...on FoMoCo microfiche slides.

faxonautolit.com is the place you are refering to in Riverside. I knew Faxon when he first started selling literature at local swap meets 30 some years ago.

The parts catalogs Faxon has, are either the individual bound one year only catalogs that Ford sent out to dealers in September.

These are worthless for looking up part numbers, as they are only good for one year, and were never revised.

These puppies came in by mail in the morning, went out the same day...in the circular file!

The other catalogs Faxon prolly has are the loose leaf paper versions that were put in huge binders, one for Text, one for Illustrations.

These puppies can weigh 10-15 lbs each, so are awkward to use. Ford updates 10's of 1000's of part numbers every year, the catalogs were revised four times a year, so...

What parts catalog revisions is Faxon selling?

Most of the parts for these trucks are obsolete. Suggest you ask about what parts you need here in a thread, or contact me by P/M or email.

I can look 'em up, verify the part numbers...tell you if they are available...or not. Maybe find them NOS if they are obsolete.

If the parts are still available from Ford, I will list the part number(s), the MSRP, and Ed's (Y2K's) discount price(s).

btw: ebay sellers are mostly clueless, do not know how Ford numbering system works, so they look at the part numbers prefix...then guess that's what the part fits.

Usually they are wrong...cuz Ford used the same part number prefixes for all trucks..BIG and small, for Rangers, Bronco II's, Explorers...and Bronco's.

 

Wow, thanks Bill! You probably just saved me from wasting a hundred bucks or so on parts catalogues that wouldn't have done me any good! I will definitely take your advice and start a thread when I'm looking for something and/or contact you or Ed. I really appreciate your willingness to help! I see that you are in the SOCAL chapter. Is it very active? It seems like the more people you know who are working with these older vehicles the better!

 

The SoCal chapter usually has something going on each month.

These GTG's vary from area to area, so everyone that lives in specific areas has a chance to attend.

There have been GTG's in Escondido, Ventura and around LA/Orange Counties.

Most of these GTG's involve sittin' and eatin' but there have also been two GTG's at local shooting ranges.

Contact SteveBricks, the SoCal Chapter leader, if you are interested in joining...it's free.

btw: If you like real old Ford's, have you been to Early Ford Store in San Dimas?

This a combination obsolete parts store and museum of Ford and local history, and is located on the main drag in the original 1916 Ford dealership building.

earlyfordstore.com

 

Great, thanks! I will definitely check that out. San Dimas is really close by. As far as the GTGs go, what could be better than eatin' and shootin' (especially when no one is shooting back at you)!!! If you have an email address for Steve I'll get in touch with him and hopefully see you at some events!

 

Well, looks like the bird is still a viable method these days... Happy Friday everyone!


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Steve is like me...he's on FTE darn near every day.

Go to the forum main page, scroll waaaay down to the Chapter forums.

Then you can P/M Steve, or just say hello in the So Cal forum, mention you want to join.

 

Sounds good, thanks very much!