This is just amazing. I decided to look up "Ely Stokes" on google and this came up. Ely Stokes is the business name on my car and on their website they have a photo of what appears to be my car from back in the '70s.
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I emailed them asking for more information about the history of my car with their business, and bigger copy of the photo on their website. I hope they respond!Chris Dresbach -
They will probably offer to buy the car back . . At least thats what i would do if i owned the company . . .
Hopefully you kept the Ely name on the side of your car . !
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Cool beans, Chris. I guess it hadn't occurred to me to check that out, because they are well-known here in central Indiana. BPComment
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Chris, that's awesome! Let us know if you hear back from them!Bill Pressler
Kent, OH
(formerly Greenville, PA)
Formerly owned:
1966 Cruiser, Timberline Turquoise, 27K miles, now in FL
1963 Lark Daytona Skytop R1, Ermine White, now in Australia
1964 Daytona Hardtop, Strato Blue, now in Australia
1966 Daytona Sports Sedan, Niagara Blue Mist, now in Australia
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Chris this is fantastic. To know the early history of a classic car that you own and drive is a fun part of such a hobby.Last edited by JRoberts; 11-30-2011, 04:44 AM.Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
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Maybe they would foot the bill for restoration back to what it looked like when they had it , as long as you'd let them use it for their promo from time to time !sigpic
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Check the Stove Huggers thread "Stalnaker Diner". You've inspired me to try to track down more pictures or information of a company truck that interests me. I had to post it there because its a Ford truck.Jon Stalnaker
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So far I haven't heard back from them. Both of my doors still clearly say Ely Stokes, but much of "Master Chimney Sweep, Indinapolis Indiana" is worn off, but still readable. When I get deeper into restoring Ely I wanted to put "Ely Stokes Master Chimney Sweep, Indianapolis Indiana" and the phone number back on it just like it was back then, and I don't have a problem with them using it in a promo. I think that would be cool! If they don't respond to my email, I'll call them next week. I also sent them two photos of Ely just so they know this isn't some kind of joke. I looked a little closer at the photo on their website and on the cowl, you can barely see it, but there's a radio antenna. It's NOT correct for the car, Ely still has the antenna, so I know the car in the photo is Ely.Chris DresbachComment
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Cool Chris
I hope your perseverance pays off. It would make a great story.
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2223 E 44th St
Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46205
By appointment only
Office: 317-259-4084
Fax: 317-257-5249Comment
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So , Whats the news ? ? ?Comment
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So far, no reply. I guess I'll call them sometime in the later part of the winter, this is their bussiest time of year.Originally posted by aarrggh View PostChris DresbachComment
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