I have received the copy below from Allied Vaughn and I'm trying to determine what type of tires this car was delivered with (manufacturer & type of sidewall). The codes are almost not legible but perhaps someone who's seen and decoded other documents like this can help me out?
Also this sheet does not give the build date like the build records from 1957 does. Is the build date not possible to obtain for 1951 models?
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8.20-15 Firestone black sidewall.
Thanks Dan, is the code for Whitewall: W?
What whitewall width was standard in 51?
Henning,
From factory photos I'd say it was 3"
Ralph
Also I know You did not ask however where it states Freight Car Number. NYC stands for New York Central Railroad.
Sincerely , Bill Young
Bill & Ralph, thanks for the info!
Does anyone know what the "export package deviation 50-3" would involve?
I thought they could only go back to 1980 with these? I can get one for my 64 and 50?
That is not so. There are many different authenticity manuals available
I have one for my 1940 LaSalle, my 1942-6719, and my 1957 Fleetwood 60 Special, and there are others I know. I think a couple of series are not done yet and I know committees are updating and revising them as more information is accumulated. It is a daunting task and several people and committees are involved.
If you are interested in keeping your car authentic they are a great resource.
Hello Henning,
I believe Export Package Deviation 50-3 is a small insurance premium. Under section 50(3) of the Maritime Insurance Act of 1906, a ship carrying export goods could legally deviate from its intended route if the ship encountered unforeseen events like hostilities. The consignor and consignee waived their rights to a certain degree in exchange for the insurance company to cover losses in the event of a deviation from the intended course.
Notice on the form that Export Package Deviation 50-3 is pre-printed, unlike the accessory codes and descriptions which were typed in based on the actual car that was shipped. Since exporting any car to Copenhagen might involve some maritime risk, GM passed the small insurance premium charge to the buyer.
Christopher Winter
Wow, that sounds like a very plausible explanation. Thanks Christopher!
How did you figure that out??
Whatever the exact build date may or may not be, far more interesting is the line, For: Norwegian Crown Prince
Invoice date is there at least...
Yes the car has a very significant history, I will post more details on it sometime later this year.
Quote from: 57eldoking on January 28, 2015, 05:29:50 PM
Yes the car has a very significant history, I will post more details on it sometime later this year.
To have acquired a car with such history is quite a feat indeed.
Looking forward to reading more about it.