04-10-2013, 10:17 PM | #1 |
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Got a question
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).
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04-11-2013, 09:27 AM | #2 |
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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.
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04-11-2013, 09:32 AM | #3 |
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Re: Got a question
Could have been a dealer tag, but those are usually on the firewall.
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04-11-2013, 09:45 AM | #4 |
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Re: Got a question
"The State of Jefferson" is located in Northern California. I see the sign each time I travel up I-5.
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04-11-2013, 09:57 AM | #5 |
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Actually, The "State of Jefferson" is northern California and southern Oregon. I was curious about what part of it the OP lived in.
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04-11-2013, 10:20 AM | #6 |
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04-11-2013, 10:29 AM | #7 |
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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?
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04-11-2013, 10:41 AM | #8 |
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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 |
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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.
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04-11-2013, 11:15 AM | #10 |
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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 |
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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 .
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04-11-2013, 06:13 PM | #12 |
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Mine No holes! Aug 30
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Get that Money together yet?? How's the other thread doing????
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Picture yes.
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04-11-2013, 10:52 PM | #15 |
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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. |
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