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will.rynerson · 03-26-2021, 09:36 AM

Hi all,

The letter I’m looking for is a copy from Ford Motor Company Buffalo New York. Factory and General Offices Dearborn Mich, Dated February 2, 1945, sent by L W Smead. The letter is to all Buffalo dealers notifying them that a limited quantity of 1945 Pickups will be produced and provides the specifications.

Much appreciated
Will

VeryTangled · 03-26-2021, 01:14 PM

Greetings Will, I don't have an answer for you but if I had such a question I'd try to get in touch with The Henry Ford. This may help... https://www.thehenryford.org/collect...arch/services/

It has also just occurred to me that the AACA Library may be of assistance. http://www.aacalibrary.org/

Ol' Ron · 03-27-2021, 09:39 AM

Where is Bruce Lancaster, when you need him???

will.rynerson · 03-27-2021, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Greetings Will, I don't have an answer for you but if I had such a question I'd try to get in touch with The Henry Ford. This may help... https://www.thehenryford.org/collect...arch/services/

It has also just occurred to me that the AACA Library may be of assistance. http://www.aacalibrary.org/

Jeff,

Thank you I’ll look today.

Will

will.rynerson · 03-27-2021, 11:57 AM

Who is Bruce 😳 🤓

will.rynerson · 03-27-2021, 12:00 PM

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Jeff,

I searched the Ford archives and actually spoke to one of their research individuals via email and they only have Smead’s Correspondence from 1946 forward. And they wouldn’t have that particular document in their archive. But thank you for the link I’ll check out the other one.

corvette8n · 03-27-2021, 02:45 PM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ster&showall=1

Bruce passed away in 2019, but he was a fountain of information

will.rynerson · 03-27-2021, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ster&showall=1

Bruce passed away in 2019, but he was a fountain of information

He seems to have helped many people and we are all blessed as so much of his wisdom was passed to the members to share with others. If we all could be remembered for such when we Cruze on thru them pearly gates.

03-26-2021, 09:36 AM	#1
will.rynerson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 129	Looking for a Letter from L W Smead Feb 2, 1945 Hi all, The letter I’m looking for is a copy from Ford Motor Company Buffalo New York. Factory and General Offices Dearborn Mich, Dated February 2, 1945, sent by L W Smead. The letter is to all Buffalo dealers notifying them that a limited quantity of 1945 Pickups will be produced and provides the specifications. Much appreciated Will

03-26-2021, 01:14 PM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Looking for a Letter from L W Smead Feb 2, 1945 Greetings Will, I don't have an answer for you but if I had such a question I'd try to get in touch with The Henry Ford. This may help... https://www.thehenryford.org/collect...arch/services/ It has also just occurred to me that the AACA Library may be of assistance. http://www.aacalibrary.org/ __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum? Last edited by VeryTangled; 03-26-2021 at 01:30 PM.

03-27-2021, 09:39 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,859	Re: Looking for a Letter from L W Smead Feb 2, 1945 Where is Bruce Lancaster, when you need him???

03-27-2021, 11:57 AM	#5
will.rynerson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 129	Re: Looking for a Letter from L W Smead Feb 2, 1945 Who is Bruce 😳 🤓 __________________ Thanks, Will “1Tim 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”‬

03-27-2021, 12:00 PM	#6
will.rynerson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 129	Re: Looking for a Letter from L W Smead Feb 2, 1945 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jeff, I searched the Ford archives and actually spoke to one of their research individuals via email and they only have Smead’s Correspondence from 1946 forward. And they wouldn’t have that particular document in their archive. But thank you for the link I’ll check out the other one. __________________ Thanks, Will “1Tim 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”‬

03-27-2021, 02:45 PM	#7
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,949	Re: Looking for a Letter from L W Smead Feb 2, 1945 https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ster&showall=1 Bruce passed away in 2019, but he was a fountain of information