1 1/2 Weight Tag

[MarkJones15]

I picked up one of these vintage weight tags awhile back. Anyone know the history on these, and if they where used in 1930.

[1crosscut]

I found one on a box that was beyond repair and put it on mine. I believe they are period correct.

[Stakebed]

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?

[MarkJones15]

That looks like a good locatin to me. I was thinking on placing mine in about the same location or on the bed itself.

[1crosscut]

That is the spot it was located on the side racks that I got if off of.

[1wonton]

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.

[Villelmds]

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

[MarkJones15]

The 1 1/2 Ton I have is green with white letters.

[Villelmds]

i finally was able to get the pic to post. I have never seen another plate like this one so if anyone has an idea what color it should be your help would be appreciated.

[ModelAkid]

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.

[MarkJones15]

Maybe this picture will help out.

[Villelmds]

Thanks for the suggestions, sometimes i feel like the computer is smarter than i am. I hope I did this right to give a size of the plate. It is sitting next to a VHS tape.

[s147881]

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.

[Stakebed]

Thanks for the suggestions, sometimes i feel like the computer is smarter than i am. I hope I did this right to give a size of the plate. It is sitting next to a VHS tape.

What the heck is that black rectangle thing?

haha anyways does anyone know the history of these as in why they exist?

[ModelAkid]

"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)