KJ's Dodge Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) As the second owner of my truck, the colorful back story is something of a challenge since the previous owner past away close to ten years ago. Since I am still helping to renovate the old homestead owned by my PO (Harvey (Bud) Moys), I have access to tons of his old receipts and tax records. He did keep meticulous records. I found three separate receipts for three rooms at the Wolverine in Detroit dated May 2 & 3, 1948. See pic of a post card of the Wolverine which at one time was one of Detriot's finest hotels (500 rooms). A shower and tub in every room. We take that for granted today. Rooms were $3.50 per night. One receipt for a Mr. Moys, a Mr. Smith and a Mr. Miller. Miller was a neighbor and Smith was Bud's brother in-law. So the three of them flew to Detroit from Spokane and shared the driving after picking up the truck from K&B mounting service. The fee was $1.25 for their service of releasing the truck to the new owner. Note: the "Opposite New Dodge Truck Plant" on the receipt. I had assumed that the Garwood bed was installed in Wayne, MI at the Garwood factory but also came across the shipping invoice for the bed to Spokane which was picked up by Bill's Welding out of Pullman. Bill's Welding is still in town and they are the one's that evidently did the on site installation of the Garwood bed and St. Paul Hoist. It has been a fun treasure hunt. KJ Edited June 24, 2011 by KJ's Dodge Add pics Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) One less landmark. The Wolverene Hotel was imploded. Edited July 4, 2011 by Don Coatney lost link Quote
Young Ed Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 Thanks Don I was wondering if it was still there. KJ its so cool you can piece together all that history. Most of us will never have that level of detail for our vehicles. Quote
KJ's Dodge Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Posted June 24, 2011 Thank you all for following the story as it keeps unfolding. The Wolverine today is a parking lot and we call that progress! What a pity? It really has been pretty awesome to have access to the stuff left at the home of PO and that all of his records for everything he every spent money on haven't been tossed. My truck was really one of his prize processions. Not much more I can discover, but maybe the airplane tickets and what he paid for gas on the trip out would be great too. More if I do, KJ Quote
OLD DODGE Posted July 1, 2011 Report Posted July 1, 2011 KJ, I was wondering if you knew that in addition to your truck's serial number, the receipt also shows your trucks sales order number. This number appears on all the factory to dealer paperwork pertaining to your truck including the invoice to the dealer. If you have a build card for your truck, you should see that same number in the top left hand corner. Also, I'm not expecting a bullseye on this one, but I'm guessing your engine number would have to be real close to T156-1685. How did I do? Kevin Clause Quote
KJ's Dodge Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Posted July 1, 2011 I still haven't come across the original sales receipt either but I think that is just a matter of time. It has to be there, every thing else is around. I still need to order the build document from the Chrysler Museum. I will check the numbers on the engine to see if they match your numbers. Kevin, thanks for the insight. KJ Quote
OLD DODGE Posted July 1, 2011 Report Posted July 1, 2011 I still haven't come across the original sales receipt either but I think that is just a matter of time. The S.O. Number won't be on a retail invoice, just the factory one. If you do get a build card please let me know if the number matches. I'm only guessing your engine number based on other truck records that I have. It should be close. Here is a factory invoice showing the serial numbers for a sister truck to yours. Quote
KJ's Dodge Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Posted July 4, 2011 KJ, I was wondering if you knew that in addition to your truck's serial number, the receipt also shows your trucks sales order number. This number appears on all the factory to dealer paperwork pertaining to your truck including the invoice to the dealer. If you have a build card for your truck, you should see that same number in the top left hand corner. Also, I'm not expecting a bullseye on this one, but I'm guessing your engine number would have to be real close to T156-1685. How did I do? Kevin Clause Kevin, My engine number looks like T156-1628. The last digit is tough to make out but that is the closest as far as I could make out. I may take a wire brush to it and see if I can get it more exposed. KJ Quote
OLD DODGE Posted August 23, 2011 Report Posted August 23, 2011 KJ, I came across this yesterday and thought you'd like to see it. Kevin Clause Quote
KJ's Dodge Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks Keven. Cool stuff. KJ Quote
B1B Keven Posted August 24, 2011 Report Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks Keven. Cool stuff. KJ He's Kevin, I'm Keven. Quote
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