| Original Source Documents: |
October 8, 1940 - QM 451 (M-P) (398-41-9), Eugene M. Rice, Willys-Overland, to Lt. Col. J Van Ness Ingram, QMC details
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| Contributor: | Bill Norris |
| Source: |
Detroit Public Library
Skillman Branch Library |
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WILLYS-OVERLAND MOTORS, INC.
Toledo, Ohio
Stafford Hotel
Baltimore, Md.
Oct. 8th, 1940
Major J. Van Ness Ingram, Q.M.C.
Purchasing & Contract Officer,
Holabird Quartermaster Depot,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Dear Sir:
The following bid covers a contemplated negotiated contract for 500 1/2 Ton 4 x 4s with specifications similar to Invitation of July 11th, 1940, #398-41-9. It includes changes received by us to date, the last being in revised drawings forwarded Oct 4th. Any additional changed will be figured, as to additions or deductions as submitted in order that units will be as required. Pilot model will be ready Nov. 1st.
Mr. Carpenter, of Spicer Mfg. Co. tells us that total tool cost is $87,550.00. Our first figures are based on this spread over 500 units. Second figures figure a spread on 1500, and should you buy the tools there will, of course be no charge for this item. Our delivery is based on delivery of axles. Our capacity is considerably larger.
Our figures are as follows -
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Two Wheel Steer Units |
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| Price per unit - f.o.b. Toledo - | $1523.38 | |
| Tool amortization per unit - 500 | 175.00 | Total $1698.38 |
| Total cost based on 1500 | 58.00 | Total 1581.38 |
| Total for 500 units on latter basis | $790,690.00 | |
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Four Wheel Steer Units |
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| Price per unit - f.o.b. Toledo - | $1618.91 | |
| Tool amortization per unit - 500 | 175.00 | Total $1794.91 |
| Total cost based on 1500 | 58.00 | Total 1677.91 |
| Total for 500 units on latter basis | $838,955.00 |
Deliveries will start in sixteen weeks after order is released. They will be at the rate of ten (10) a day and this is based on delivery promise from Spicer.
We are ready to meet with you and other manufacturers at any time you set and want to assure you of our co-operation in bettering delivery as promised, of possible and in keeping our costs to a minimum on any additional items wanted.
Very truly yours,
Eugene M. Rice
Director
Fleet & Government Sales
EMR,e
cc - J. W. Fraser - Toledo
| R-000078 | Carpenter (Spicer) - Personal records |
| R-000080 | Eugene M. Rice - Personal records |
| R-000081 | J. W. Frazer - Personal records |
| R-000054 | Quartermaster Corps Procurement Records |
| R-000084 | Spicer Corporation Production Backlog |
| R-000079 | Spicer Corporation Records |
| R-000076 | Willys-Overland Motors, Inc. Procurement Records |
| P-000141 | Carpenter |
| P-000076 | Fraser, J. W. |
| P-000072 | Ingram, J. Van Ness - Major |
| P-000075 | Rice, Eugene Malcolm |
| T-000067 | Holabird Quartermaster Depot |
| T-000089 | Initial 500 and 1500 Follow-on Contract |
| T-000069 | Invitation for Bids No. 398-41-9 |
| T-000052 | Quartermaster Corps |
| T-000087 | Spicer |
| T-000090 | Willys-Overland Motors, Inc. |
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