miataracer55 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Look at these 3 holes; appear to be stamped not drilled, brace behind is very clean. This is an early '53 built in CA. Located on front of hood, right side above Dodge emblem. Any ideas? We cannot find any photos showing any emblem in the location. Holes are almost at exact 45' angle. 53 Dodge Hood Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) I would guess a name tag of some sort went there. However, in this pic of a 53, nothing is there..............so I wonder if it was a metal nameplate added by the selling dealer. ***If you want to see a bunch of pics of the pilothouse trucks, just click this link: http://www.dodgepilothouseclub.org/dodge/dodge.htm Edited May 5, 2009 by BobT-47P15 Quote
pflaming Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 That is a GREAT blue. What color is that? Quote
Jim Shepard Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 I've never seen holes like that. My B2B doesn't have any and I've never seen any in the books. Although I've also never seen any dealer emblems up front, I wonder if it could be that... Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 The only thing I could think of why they would drill holes like that is the dealer tag thing. Could have been something else I guess. It might be somehow logical for a dealer to place a sign there, as the tailgate on these trucks could be left down a lot and his sign not be seen. Quote
Young Ed Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 The 54-56 trucks had a badge there but it wasn't angled like that. I'm also not sure that the hoods are the same. Quote
miataracer55 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Posted May 6, 2009 I can't imaging a dealer tag, there. The holes are perfect inside and out. Much better than holes drilled by the dealer for reflectors and tie down hooks. This was a school district truck, maybe a asset tag. Trying to contact orginal driver/owner. Thanks Robert Quote
pflaming Posted May 7, 2009 Report Posted May 7, 2009 A school bus truck? Then there may have been a mirror on there in order to watch the kids! They all have such mirrorrs now. Quote
miataracer55 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Posted May 7, 2009 Regular Pick up used as maintance for school district for 50 years. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 7, 2009 Report Posted May 7, 2009 maybe it was used to mount the in-flight refueling nozzle..wait..you said school use not air force... Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.