E'28 Center Bumper Medallion

[Charles Reese]

A May/Jun 2005 article by Doc Kalinka discussed the center front bumper medallion.

He states that the “Ford script + Made in USA” medallion was a carry over from the Model T, had a black background, and used a 5/8” threaded stud with a 1-1/2” x 2-1/8” ‘flat’ backing plate.

He speculated that the second style, Ford script only, was introduced in March/April 1928 and that it had a blue background and used a 7/16” threaded stud with a 2” x 1-1/2” “footed” (U) shaped backing plate.

Is there information more precisely dating the transition from the first to second style?

[Steve Plucker]

In his Tech 101 article, May/June 2011, the "made in USA" was removed early January 1928.

He talks about both in the article...have you not got it yet?

Pluck

[Charles Reese]

any mention of the color (black/blue) and backing plate (flat/U shape)?

[Steve Plucker]

Black background with the "made in USA" clamp...no mention of backing plate but I think it is mentioned in the RG's.

Pluck

[Steve Ciccalone]

Charlie, I recommend you use the first style. If Doc is correct you are still covered by the "60 day" rule. I have not had any discussions with the usual suspects regarding engineering drawings or releases wrt the center clamp.

[Ron in Quincy]

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The January 1, 1928 Dealer Price List cross reference to Model T part numbers on a number of items, however no cross reference is listed on the Center Bumper Medallion; I always felt it was because the Black background was changed to Blue ? I believe the JS accepts either Black or Blue on the background. I also believe the same backing plate as used on the T is applicable to the early A's. As Steve says, use the 60 day rule and install the earliest Center Bumper Medallion.

Ron

[Charles Reese]

thanks guys .... that's my plan, now just have to find the flat 'T" backing plate