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Steves46 |
03-23-2010 @ 5:41 PM
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Thanks for the tip however I was able to locate one from a fellow at a very reasonable price.
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Don Rogers |
03-23-2010 @ 1:07 PM
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Here's a shot of the plate topper, pin and entry form
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nelsb01 |
03-23-2010 @ 11:06 AM
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Steves46: Try contacting Little Dearborn in Minneapolis. They had some not so long ago -- and may still. I think they are on the links page.
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alanwoodieman |
03-23-2010 @ 10:41 AM
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remmember Ford went from the script to block letters in 1949--seem unlikely that it would be script after that.
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alanwoodieman |
03-23-2010 @ 10:39 AM
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I have some info on the "Good Drivers League" and if at all possible, would like to have a picture of the plate topper. Neat piece. I found a lapel pin years ago at Hershey and bought it because it had a 40 steering on it. Really did not know what it was at the time.
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37RAGTOPMAN |
03-23-2010 @ 5:34 AM
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hi just type license plate topper in on a search on e-bay, I am sure there will be something there in your price range, there are all kinds of toppers, I sold 2 that were from VERMONT, and were orginals from the state and town of Barton, highest was $25.00 if you go to a large swap meet they also will be there, there is one guy from MASS that repros all kinds out of aluminum, and are pretty nice, he sell on e-bay, about $35.00 ON the original toppers, like anthing else it is condition, condition,condition,, I have had a original 'Lets take it Easy on my MODEL A for 20 years or more, never had a problem, with breakage, good luck with your search, , also check for license plate reflectors MY 3 CENTS WORTH, , 37RAGTOPMAN
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ford38v8 |
03-22-2010 @ 7:21 PM
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A fool is easily parted from his money on Ebay. Asking prices for some things are so bloated, just waiting for some fool to bid. That Topper and all the others were readily available at most good swapmeets before Ebay garnered all the business, and swapmeet prices were decent at $20 - $30 for most of them. The Harrahs Club covered wagon was the most expensive at $50 - $75. The originals were of heavy gage steel, but I wouldn't expect a repop to be anything but thin aluminum. See how long one of them stays on your license plate! Vibration broke off an original American Flag topper from mine.
Alan
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Steves46 |
03-22-2010 @ 6:35 PM
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Amen to that Jim. I know I have seen ads a few years back on re-pops and it's driving me nuts trying to remember where I saw it!
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JebNY |
03-22-2010 @ 5:43 PM
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At those kind of prices for an original, I would definitely want a reproduction. Since my F1 is a driver I would not want a $200-450 piece of tin hanging on my plate to lose/steal.
Jim... 1950 F1 Stake
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37RAGTOPMAN |
03-22-2010 @ 11:49 AM
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37 coupe I checked it out on E-Bay, if you read the feedbacks, this person has some issues, WOW $450.00 PLUS wants to charge EXTRA for shipping,!!! well that's E-Bay. I see these sometimes at HERSHEY,PA would thing a decent one might be worth $200.00 or so my 3 cents worth 37RAGTOPMAN
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