1 1/2 Weight Tag
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1 1/2 Weight Tag
I picked up one of these vintage weight tags awhile back. Anyone know the history on these, and if they where used in 1930.
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
I found one on a box that was beyond repair and put it on mine. I believe they are period correct.
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
were these state issued or something? seems weird to have it in existence if not... Early form of DOT for trucking?(overloaded etc)
possibly city issued so the heavy weight wouldnt tear up roads perhaps?
possibly city issued so the heavy weight wouldnt tear up roads perhaps?
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
That looks like a good locatin to me. I was thinking on placing mine in about the same location or on the bed itself.
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
That is the spot it was located on the side racks that I got if off of.
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
These are reproduction tags often sold on ePay. Many times the sellers will bury them in the ground for a while to make them look old and sell them to unsuspecting buyers for high prices. Nothing special and not conected to any registration purpose.
Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
I have this original one my father had on his truck. It is a 1929 Utah 2 1/2 ton. (. Could not get the pic to load, sorry) He sandblasted it to clean it up and reprint it but unfortunately he passed away before he could paint it. If anyone knows the correct color it would be appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
The 1 1/2 Ton I have is green with white letters.
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
Villelmds, a couple suggestions re: photos:
1. Put something like a coin or dollar bill next to the item so viewers can tell what size the subject is.
2. Then edit the photo right away to trim away all the unneeded marginal area. Smaller photos are easier to post.
1. Put something like a coin or dollar bill next to the item so viewers can tell what size the subject is.
2. Then edit the photo right away to trim away all the unneeded marginal area. Smaller photos are easier to post.
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
Maybe this picture will help out.
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
I have the exact plate as above with the U, but mine says 1 1/2 ton and the year is 30. Total rust so no color could be identified. I am in Michigan but my truck came from out west.
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
What the heck is that black rectangle thing?
haha anyways does anyone know the history of these as in why they exist?
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Re: 1 1/2 Weight Tag
"haha anyways does anyone know the history of these as in why they exist?"
You mean the antique black rectangle thingy at the top, right?
(sorry, couldn't resist)
You mean the antique black rectangle thingy at the top, right?
(sorry, couldn't resist)