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Would anyone happen to have a picture of the dealer code and zone number to Jim Funston Chevrolet on a window sticker, shipping invoice, newspaper article, etc. The problem that I’m facing is when Funston closed in fall of 1972 there dealer code and zone number were reassigned to Frantz Buick Chevrolet in Hastings MI and we’re not in the copo network. The bigger problem is I purchased a shipping data report from NCRS and when I received it the certificate states my car was shipped to Frantz Buick Chevrolet. Unfortunately they will not send me a correct shipping data report unless I can prove to them that Jim Funston had the codes before Frantz Buick Chevrolet.... Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Old 11-15-2018, 04:14 PM
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What Zone/Dealer # are we talking?
I didn't see any listing for Frantz but the NCRS Database shows Funston w/ Zone #44 Dealer #152 as of 1968?


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A few things: I have Jim Funston listed in my data base twice as dealer 44-152. Unfortunately, I do not have any documents supporting this. Now, it looks to me that prior to Frantz Buick starting up Lefty Frantz began at 1435 S. Hastings in Hastings as Larke Buick Chevrolet (seeing ads through 1976). Then I begin seeing ads in 1979 for Frantz Buick & Chevrolet at that same address. I have Larke as dealer 44-248 and it would seem odd that when Lefty changed the name at that same address, he didn't inherit the 44-248. I agree that 44-152 is Jim Funston Chevrolet at 12668 Gratiot, in Detroit. It may help you to show that 44-152 could not possibly be Frantz Buick nor Larke because neither was in business in 1969 when your car was purchased. See attached as info.
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A friend of mine has a POP from funston, might be able to get a pic for you.
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Hopefully it will have the dealer stamp zone and code
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IÂ’ve sent them a copy of my protecto plate with a Jim Funston stamp and address on it but unfortunately IÂ’m being told that itÂ’s not enough because it did not have the dealer code or zone number on it. If I can prove to them that Frantz Buick Chevrolet wasnÂ’t in business yet with a date that could possibly work.
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To clarify, what Zone/Dealer # do you have that NCRS says was Frantz?
Check out the Original Owner Funston delivered '63 'Vette Rodaster @ this linked page...
http://blogs.detroitnews.com/joyride...-motor-muster/
A quick Googling landed the Jon Reed Dearborn contact info below that may be worth a whirl, best of luck and let us know how you make out.

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Does this help? From a 68 Camaro window sticker.
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Nice work William, that should help him greatly !!!!!!

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That is awesome William. That’s exactly what they are asking me to provide.. The dealer name, address, zone number, and dealer number.. I appreciate all of the help from everyone. I’ll keep you in the loop as to what they tell me... John
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