Illinois Vettes...Bill Jacobs Chevrolet

[Bill C.]

Anyone had any luck getting historical info from Bill Jacobs Chevy in Joliet, Il? Shipping data report shows my 64 coupe went to this dealership...prod was Feb 1964. I did contact them and after waiting a month was told records only went back 10 years? I also have a 69 coupe that was part of the 8% where shipping data couldn't be found. I have the protecto plate for this car and the original owner was from Aurora, Il. It's possible this car could also be from Bill Jacobs. Ironic...cars were bought 10 years apart and 2 different states...neither was Il.

[Terry M.]

Re: Illinois Vettes...Bill Jacobs Chevrolet

Bill, I am a little surprised the PoP doesn't have dealer information on it. Many/most of those I have seen have a dealer's stamp on them and sometimes a salesman's name and key codes. Too bad your's doesn't.

[Tom H.]

Re: Illinois Vettes...Bill Jacobs Chevrolet

Bill, I am a little surprised the PoP doesn't have dealer information on it. Many/most of those I have seen have a dealer's stamp on them and sometimes a salesman's name and key codes. Too bad your's doesn't.

Perhaps he has only the plate and the warranty folder may not be present ?????

[Bill C.]

Re: Illinois Vettes...Bill Jacobs Chevrolet

I do have a folder for the PoP. It's old, may or may not be the original one...unfortunately there's no dealer info on it.

[Terry W.]

Re: Illinois Vettes...Bill Jacobs Chevrolet

little bit of info from Popular Hotrodding, Has a salesmans name from 1969

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0902phr_1969_dick_harrell_copo_chevy_camaro/index.html

also an Obit , could lead you to relatives

http://www.thehinsdalean.com/obituary_pages/obituaries_0909.htm

[Bill W.]

Re: Illinois Vettes...Bill Jacobs Chevrolet

Southern Il dealers Albrecht Hamlin Chevrolet.Wood River Il.,Big 4 Chevrolet. Collinsville Il.,Hamlin Chevrolet. Edwardsville il.are all closed and All records were shreded. All three are now owned by Jack Schmitt Chev of Wood River.and they keep NO old info. I have a list of other closed dealers in the St Louis area .Bill

[Norm B.]

Re: Illinois Vettes...Bill Jacobs Chevrolet

Bill,

It's not really that close to the area you are talking about but do you have any knowledge of Barry Chevrolet Sales, Aledo, Illinois? Through a roundabout way I actually have uncovered an old picture of the place but have no other real information other than evidence it was around in the early to late 60's.

I know the dealer there is now Essig-Magee, formerly Essig-Welch. Will probably start with them, then the local library, chamber of commerce, historical society, etc. Any info or other contacts or ideas would be appreciated.

Norm