There were MT plates issued during one of the wars that used compressed soy beans for plates to save metal for the war effort. Not many exist today because cows took a liking to them and nibbled them off the bumpers.

That's my honest recollection of the story someone told me. I saw one of those one time.


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.