Trying to get a Oregon history lesson - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Canuckvetter** · 04-14-2017, 02:21 AM

While in Portland I made the trip south to Sutherlin Oregon. This is where my truck was purchased new in 67 from Tom Timmons Chevrolet. There has been no info on the inter webs about this dealer. I spoke with a local car dealer that has been on the same site and same street as the Timmons dealership. He claimed the dealership when out of business some time in the late 60's.
Is there anyone from or knows the area and has information about this dealer?
I'm looking for any info ie newspaper ads from back in the day or any dealer memorabilia.

Tork? · 04-14-2017, 10:02 AM

Find out what the local paper is and you can try searching newspapers.com. I had luck with a project at work searching for a local business from the 1940s in a small Texas town.

jkeady · 04-14-2017, 12:21 PM

I'm from Roseburg, about 10 miles south of there. Timmons was a little before my time but I feel like I've seen stickers on cars with the name.

For what it's worth, The News-Review is the local paper and has been for years. Current link is http://www.nrtoday.com, might do you some good. Best of luck!

Josh

**Canuckvetter** · 04-14-2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeady

I'm from Roseburg, about 10 miles south of there. Timmons was a little before my time but I feel like I've seen stickers on cars with the name.

For what it's worth, The News-Review is the local paper and has been for years. Current link is http://www.nrtoday.com, might do you some good. Best of luck!

Josh

Thanks for the lead Josh. If you ever see at car or truck from the mid to late 60's with a Tom Timmons dealer emblem snap a photo. I will PM my info.

nicklear36 · 04-14-2017, 06:26 PM

I got my truck in Falls City, Oregon, but the truck was purchased at a Hillsboro dealership.

**Canuckvetter** · 04-14-2017, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nicklear36

I got my truck in Falls City, Oregon, but the truck was purchased at a Hillsboro dealership.

Mine was definitely purchased in Sutherlin.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1492210501

**jeffahart** · 04-14-2017, 10:52 PM

Kit Carson guided General Fremont there in the early 1840s, across the Oregon trail. They fought Indians and attempted to establish a Fort on the West Coast.

**Canuckvetter** · 04-14-2017, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffahart

Kit Carson guided General Fremont there in the early 1840s, across the Oregon trail. They fought Indians and attempted to establish a Fort on the West Coast.

I truly appreciate the lesson. Thanks!

04-14-2017, 02:21 AM	#1
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,041	Trying to get a Oregon history lesson While in Portland I made the trip south to Sutherlin Oregon. This is where my truck was purchased new in 67 from Tom Timmons Chevrolet. There has been no info on the inter webs about this dealer. I spoke with a local car dealer that has been on the same site and same street as the Timmons dealership. He claimed the dealership when out of business some time in the late 60's. Is there anyone from or knows the area and has information about this dealer? I'm looking for any info ie newspaper ads from back in the day or any dealer memorabilia. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

04-14-2017, 10:02 AM	#2
Tork? Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 217	Re: Trying to get a Oregon history lesson Find out what the local paper is and you can try searching newspapers.com. I had luck with a project at work searching for a local business from the 1940s in a small Texas town.

04-14-2017, 12:21 PM	#3
jkeady Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 127	Re: Trying to get a Oregon history lesson I'm from Roseburg, about 10 miles south of there. Timmons was a little before my time but I feel like I've seen stickers on cars with the name. For what it's worth, The News-Review is the local paper and has been for years. Current link is http://www.nrtoday.com, might do you some good. Best of luck! Josh __________________ Josh '70 Custom Camper / 20

04-14-2017, 06:26 PM	#5
nicklear36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 195	Re: Trying to get a Oregon history lesson I got my truck in Falls City, Oregon, but the truck was purchased at a Hillsboro dealership.

04-14-2017, 10:52 PM	#7
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,882	Re: Trying to get a Oregon history lesson Kit Carson guided General Fremont there in the early 1840s, across the Oregon trail. They fought Indians and attempted to establish a Fort on the West Coast. __________________ White K20



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