Happy New Year! My search is over; this unique Christmas present arrived in my mailbox today. What a story...it involved three guys that were total strangers a few months ago, who then forged a relationship over a quirky part. The dash plate was on a 1958 1-ton truck that originally worked on the White Sands Military Base near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Time now to prep this little gem for installation this spring on the dash of my '48 Chevy 1/2 ton truck. As some might say--it is as rare as rocking horse manure! As it has been stated before, people in the old truck hobby are simply the best. Thanks to all who provided me with leads during my search.
I'd use toothpaste and a soft cloth to do a little polishing/cleaning. It's a trick us gunsmiths use sometimes when working with heirloom firearms that we want to clean up a little without disturbing the patina. Cleaning/polishing old guns can dramatically reduce the collector's value, sometimes by half or more. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
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Originally Posted by NorCal52Suburban
Anyone have one for sale or know where I can find one?
Please post a want ad in the swap meet section.
Kevin Newest Project - 51 Chevy 3100 work truck. Photos [flickr.com] #2 - '29 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. First car '29 Ford Special Coupe Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
