The Ford Barn

30sedandelivery · 04-10-2013, 10:17 PM

Hi there, old lurker but new with the forums. I have a late '30 deluxe sedan delivery that I'm finishing up. Discovered two holes about 3 and 1/4" apart in the passenger kick plate below the Ford script zinc strip. (see photo, sorry about the glare). I have no idea what went there, and wondered if any of y'all might have a thought about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated (and one of whatever it was would be worth a lot to me).

Thanks!

28ACoupe · 04-11-2013, 09:27 AM

No idea. Where in the State of Jefferson are you? You might look up Dick Mace and ask him. He knows a lot about Model A's.

glenn in camino · 04-11-2013, 09:32 AM

Could have been a dealer tag, but those are usually on the firewall.

400A-64 · 04-11-2013, 09:45 AM

"The State of Jefferson" is located in Northern California. I see the sign each time I travel up I-5.
Bruce Davis
[email protected]

28ACoupe · 04-11-2013, 09:57 AM

Actually, The "State of Jefferson" is northern California and southern Oregon. I was curious about what part of it the OP lived in.

Cheers

30sedandelivery · 04-11-2013, 10:20 AM

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Paradise... State of Jefferson. You can google the history if interested. Kind of fascinating and still very much alive at least in our minds! Did I just high jack my own thread question?!

1930artdeco · 04-11-2013, 10:29 AM

The pic is a bit small but they look like dealer/factory holes. So, wild guess is that something hung down under the door to either protect the splash apron or running board?

Mike

30sedandelivery · 04-11-2013, 10:41 AM

Glenn, Hadn't thought of the dealer tag, good idea! Hmmm...

28A, I will try to contact Dick and see what he says.

Also wondered if it might have been a fleet tag of some sort. It came out of L.A. with a panel sign that said "Sloan's Dry Cleaning, Pressing... and Shoe Repair". There are still about 6 stores in the L.A. area.

Dennis Haag · 04-11-2013, 10:42 AM

If you know the history of the vehicle, it could be a number tag for the company. My 29 has a tag attached denoting city number.

30sedandelivery · 04-11-2013, 11:15 AM

Thanks folks,

1930Art, hadn't thought of a cover, good idea. No idea what it wood be though.

Dennis, appreciate the idea love to see that city tag. You are right, I've often thought I should contact Sloan's and ask for any history they might have, if anyone is still around who remembers back in the day. Guess I need to find that old pen and writing paper and a stamp, too. Can't seem to find a way to contact the owners online.

Deluxe Delivery Don · 04-11-2013, 11:16 AM

The counter sunk hole area looks more factory, than something added latter. I have the same dated October Delivery mine doesn't have those holes. The raised area is puzzling .

Gary WA · 04-11-2013, 06:13 PM

Mine No holes! Aug 30

Gary WA · 04-11-2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deluxe Delivery Don

The counter sunk hole area looks more factory, than something added latter. I have the same dated October Delivery mine doesn't have those holes. The raised area is puzzling .

Get that Money together yet?? How's the other thread doing????

Gary WA · 04-11-2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deluxe Delivery Don

The counter sunk hole area looks more factory, than something added latter. I have the same dated October Delivery mine doesn't have those holes. The raised area is puzzling .

Picture yes.

30sedandelivery · 04-11-2013, 10:52 PM

Dennis, I think the history will tell the tale, you are so right. Guess I need to go to SoCal and do some laundry!

Don, my friend, I appreciate your head scratching here and in the P.M.s on this mystery.

Gary, I had the money, but my taxman got it today, there goes the mystery plate AND my barn/man cave... again! And the other thread was short but sweet... got my answer.

Thanks again everyone for the input.

04-11-2013, 09:27 AM	#2
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Got a question No idea. Where in the State of Jefferson are you? You might look up Dick Mace and ask him. He knows a lot about Model A's. __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

04-11-2013, 09:32 AM	#3
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Got a question Could have been a dealer tag, but those are usually on the firewall.

04-11-2013, 09:45 AM	#4
400A-64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grass Valley,CA Posts: 295	Re: Got a question "The State of Jefferson" is located in Northern California. I see the sign each time I travel up I-5. Bruce Davis [email protected]

04-11-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Got a question Actually, The "State of Jefferson" is northern California and southern Oregon. I was curious about what part of it the OP lived in. Cheers __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

04-11-2013, 10:20 AM	#6
30sedandelivery Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 21	Re: Got a question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Paradise... State of Jefferson. You can google the history if interested. Kind of fascinating and still very much alive at least in our minds! Did I just high jack my own thread question?!

04-11-2013, 10:29 AM	#7
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: Got a question The pic is a bit small but they look like dealer/factory holes. So, wild guess is that something hung down under the door to either protect the splash apron or running board? Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

04-11-2013, 10:41 AM	#8
30sedandelivery Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 21	Re: Got a question Glenn, Hadn't thought of the dealer tag, good idea! Hmmm... 28A, I will try to contact Dick and see what he says. Also wondered if it might have been a fleet tag of some sort. It came out of L.A. with a panel sign that said "Sloan's Dry Cleaning, Pressing... and Shoe Repair". There are still about 6 stores in the L.A. area.

04-11-2013, 10:42 AM	#9
Dennis Haag Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 42	Re: Got a question If you know the history of the vehicle, it could be a number tag for the company. My 29 has a tag attached denoting city number. __________________ DRHAAG

04-11-2013, 11:15 AM	#10
30sedandelivery Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 21	Re: Got a question Thanks folks, 1930Art, hadn't thought of a cover, good idea. No idea what it wood be though. Dennis, appreciate the idea love to see that city tag. You are right, I've often thought I should contact Sloan's and ask for any history they might have, if anyone is still around who remembers back in the day. Guess I need to find that old pen and writing paper and a stamp, too. Can't seem to find a way to contact the owners online.

04-11-2013, 11:16 AM	#11
Deluxe Delivery Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Creek WA. Posts: 341	Re: Got a question The counter sunk hole area looks more factory, than something added latter. I have the same dated October Delivery mine doesn't have those holes. The raised area is puzzling .

04-11-2013, 10:52 PM	#15
30sedandelivery Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 21	Re: Got a question Dennis, I think the history will tell the tale, you are so right. Guess I need to go to SoCal and do some laundry! Don, my friend, I appreciate your head scratching here and in the P.M.s on this mystery. Gary, I had the money, but my taxman got it today, there goes the mystery plate AND my barn/man cave... again! And the other thread was short but sweet... got my answer. Thanks again everyone for the input.