I suppose this is pretty trivial in the grand scheme of things, but can anyone tell me what the full text of this plate reads above and below the patent dates?
This is fastened above the top floor board, centered under the dash.
Look here:
http://www.modeltford.com/i/c/81l.jpg
Jim
Hey that's great, Jim. Thanks.
AND, that one is used on the 1925 Ford firewalls too, and is fastened with two small black split rivets, that are also used on the firewall lacing.