30DodgePanel Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) Were these on some type of military vehicle at one time ? Thank you for the help Edited April 8, 2017 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Dean Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 What is the size between the tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) 1 5/8" between tabs 3 1/2" High 1 7/8" Wide Edited April 8, 2017 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Ric Dean did point out that the U appears to be different at the top. Thank you Ric for bringing that to my attention, I hadn't noticed before.. Another thing that appears different is the stamping seems more raised on the letters on the right medallion. The material mass and weight feel the same ... Could it be a different mix of metal was used ? Initially I thought they may have weathered differently but since they came from the same bumper, in the same elements (desert southwest), I'm really starting to question that theory now... Anyone have any thoughts on the metals used and why the stamping would appear to be different ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I believe those 'medallions' are from aftermarket rear bumperettes marketed for mid-1920s cars equipped with rear-mounted spare tires. In those days, the auto manufacturers often did not supply rear bumpers as standard or even optional equipment. These were probably products of the U.S. Spring Company often seen on cars of this vintage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oily rag Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Different dies and/or die makers within the same company. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Dean Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 4 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: Ric Dean did point out that the U appears to be different at the top. Thank you Ric for bringing that to my attention, I hadn't noticed before.. Another thing that appears different is the stamping seems more raised on the letters on the right medallion. The material mass and weight feel the same ... Could it be a different mix of metal was used ? Initially I thought they may have weathered differently but since they came from the same bumper, in the same elements (desert southwest), I'm really starting to question that theory now... Anyone have any thoughts on the metals used and why the stamping would appear to be different ? 30DodgePanel. … In the personal message I sent before I was making the point that there must have been a lot of them made for a Mold to have worn out, giving me the impression they would not be Military. Depending on the quality inexpensive Molds are not good for long casting runs, and with your Medallions being different from one another is an indicator of a long run. And Military is held to a higher spec. Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 It does appear that these are casting and therefore a mold was used not a stamping that used a die. For efficiency most molds for small parts have more than one cavity and they usually show slight differences especially very old ones that were hand made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) Update: In the "Automotive Industries Statistical Issue dated Feb 1930" I have found something very interesting. Not sure if this could be a match but thought it important to post incase someone can verify with other documentation... Here it shows the complete list of a total of 91 U.S. made truck manufacturers. The trucks labeled "U.S." trucks are shown having several models produced ranging from 1 ton to 5 1/2 ton capacity. Interesting to say the least... Question is, are there any known survivors ? Edited April 15, 2017 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Still trying to locate any info on these "U.S." trucks... Anyone find anything ? Real head scratcher.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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