Car Repair - Circa 1928 - Woodworking Talk

cabinetman · 06-16-2009, 08:29 AM

Dear Sir:

We're writing this letter to you today because we want to help you get your money out of your Model T.

It's still as good a car as it was the day the new Model A Ford was announced and there's no need to sacrifice it.

The Model T is still used by more people than any other automobile. Eight million are in active service right now and many of them can be driven one, two, three and five years and even longer.

Bring your car to us and let us look it over. You'll be surprised to see how little it costs to put it in tip-top shape.

New fenders for instance, cost $3.50 to $5.00 each, with a labor charge of $1.00 to $2.50. Tuning up the motor and replacing commutator case, brush and vibrator points costs only $1.00, with a small charge for material. Brake shoes can be installed and emergency brakes equalized for a labor charge of only $1.25. A labor charge of $4.00 to $5.00 will cover the overhauling of the front axle, rebushing springs and spring perches, and straightening, aligning, and adjusting wheels.

The labor charge for overhauling the average rear axle runs from $5.75 to $7.00. Grinding valves and cleaning carbon can be done for $3.00 to $4.00.

A set of four new pistons and rings cost only $7.00. For a labor charge of $20.00 to $25.00 you can have your motor and transmission completely overhauled. Parts are extra.

Very truly yours,

C. R. Gleason Co.
Bottineau, N. Dak.
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Autoweek-06/15/09

ScottyB · 06-16-2009, 09:01 AM

Prices and participation subject to change.

Sleeper · 06-16-2009, 09:20 AM

Oh, those days are sure gone.

Geoguy · 06-16-2009, 09:49 AM

I'm sure people reading that, at that time, were saying, "dang, those automotive technician rates are outlandish!" "Must be Dillinger Garage!"

trash collector · 06-16-2009, 09:09 PM

Let's not forget what wages were in 1928
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