Re: Historic Frustration

[Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,

I'm going to send you off-line the phone number of someone to call who
I'm sure can clear it up for you.

- Jim
Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge), '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge), '71 Bronco

On 5/5/07, Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I'll try this again since it didn't go through last night...
>
> I sent off my $45 check to Chrysler Historical ~2 weeks ago. On their
> website, there are only 3 choices...Owner's and Service Manuals, 8X10
> Photographs, & Build records. I sent them a letter stating that I
> wanted a copy of ANY built records they have for my car. Today I get a
> package in the mail from DaimlerChrysler & I thought "WOOHOO! Cool!
> It's here! Wow, that was quick!". Well, the response was not only not
> what I wanted, but a bit confusing too.
>
> Here's what they wrote:
> "DaimlerChrysler Archives does have an IBM build card for your car.
> However, we do not have a decoding sheet for that year.
>
> There are several options available:
> a. Purchase a photocopy of the IBM card and selling dealer name and
> location - $45.
> b. Purchase a photocopy of the IBM card only, no decoding, no dealer info - $25.
> c. Cancel the order
>
> I have enclosed a build record order form for your convenience and am
> returning your check."
> (2 order sheets were enclosed)
>
> So if I initially requested "copies of any build records", didn't I
> request a copy of the IBM card? I'm really confused!!! The $ is right
> for what I want. What the &^*% is going on?!?!?!
>
> WTF exactly is the "decoding sheet" they are talking about...a build
> sheet (which I already have?"
>
> Any enlightenment on this would be greatly appreciated.
>
> PS Gary - Since I now have a copy of the official order sheet, would
> you like me to scan it & send it to you so it can be posted on the
> website?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill M
> 65 Coronet 500 'vert
>
>
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