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03-20-2011, 03:20 PM | #21 | |
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Re: World's Fair in Dallas
Hi,
I'm hoping this thread is still active. I recently came across some Ford shift knobs while going through my deceased uncle's belongings. Just about the only info I have found is this thread; I'm hoping someone can tell me more about them and/or what they might be worth. They sound like what Terry, OH described: Quote:
Picture: Any help will be much appreciated! Last edited by sbdivemaster; 03-21-2011 at 09:34 AM. Reason: added picture |
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03-24-2011, 11:04 AM | #22 |
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sbdivemaster;
You have an original. As for it's worth, the Texas and Great Lakes are rather rare, and can easily be mid 3 digits on e-bay. I would suggest you hang on to the great piece of family history. It truly is a collectible. As for the history, I would GOOGLE 1936 Texas Centennial -- there is a lot of information out there. |
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03-24-2011, 11:48 AM | #23 |
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nelsb01,
Thank you for the reply and the information. I did do a little research based on your suggestion. Whoa! People are really into the 1936 Centennial collectibles. I actually have two of these; the one in the photo is in very good condition The second one, has some minor cracking near the silver medallion. I can get some pictures posted if you would like to see. I am not a collector of Ford or 1936 Centennial memorabilia, and I am trying to cover some expenses from my uncle's death. Would you be interested in purchasing these? Thanks. |
03-24-2011, 01:03 PM | #24 |
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advertise them here in the 4sale Swap Meet section, in the EFV8C/A Classifieds, and maybe on ebay as well. You must make it well known that these are originals. I see some original gear shift knobs going for some pretty good $$'s on ebay.
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03-26-2011, 06:32 PM | #25 |
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03-27-2011, 11:42 AM | #26 |
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This is the Dallas gear shift knob being offered at the Eastern & Central Nationals meets this summer. It is being graciously donated by Dennis Carpenter. I can only speak for the Central Meet, but all proceeds from the sale of the knobs will benefit the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum. There should be knobs left over and available from the Foundation Museum. |
03-27-2011, 12:23 PM | #27 |
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I sold the second shift knob, with the cracks; I have posted an ad in the Swap Meet section for the one that is in VG-Excellent condition:
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32490 |
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I know this is a stretch and opening a very old post but thought I would give it a try. I have a 36 Fordor Deluxe that has been in the family for about 50 years. It came with an original 1936 Texas Centennial gear shift knob.
I wonder if the book by: Lorin Sorenson, "The Ford Shows" would show any of the Ford cars on display, assuming there where some. I hate to buy the book if there aren't cars shown. Just wondering if anyone might have the book or know of its content. Thanks
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06-18-2020, 12:12 PM | #29 |
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Yes, in Chapter 6 - 1936 Texas Centennial Celebration - of that book, several pictures of 1936 Ford cars displayed plus the 'mechanics in white coveralls' the OP described. Buy the book, you'll enjoy it....
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Our very original '37 coupe has one of those early shift knobs on it, installed by the original owner who passed-away in '99. I was able to purchase the car in 2001.
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06-18-2020, 07:16 PM | #31 |
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Thanks so much, I will add it to my list.
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06-19-2020, 06:30 AM | #32 |
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As mentioned above the Early Ford Foundation in Auburn also had some of the reproduction knobs for sale. Contact them if interested. Anyone have a 1936 Great Lakes Exposition, Cleveland, shift knob? I would love to see a photo!
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