Posted by Paul Cook in Kempner, Texas on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 3:32PM :
In Reply to: opinion wanted posted by christepher 68 previously chicken68 on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 8:53PM :
Some reference books are specialized - Parts Lists, Service Manuals, Army Techncal Manuals for specific vehicles, history books, PWA, and so on.
A recent inventory of my reference books showed a total investment of $2700. It's true that there is some duplication, but I've never found another reference book that didn't have plenty of "new" information.
I have just built a 16' x 20' airconditioned room inside the Mueseum building to house the computer and give me room to have all my references on shelves and readily available. Some had been in boxes and took a lot of time and effort to use.
The new room is twice as big as the old office in my home next door to the Museum. It also has my model Dodge trucks, other automobilia and petroliana on display.
I am also building shelves to display some antique tools, toys, and real "NOS" - Neat Old Stuff.
The building, the room, and my 19 Dodge Power Wagons and Dodge military trucks are all thanks to my loving wife of 44 years.
Click on the link below to see my work in progress.
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