WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

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WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by 67pontiac » Wed Apr 21, 2021 3:05 pm

Here's a long shot, but I'll give it a try. Title pretty much says it all. I'm looking for the brass, (or possibly aluminum), I.D. plate that rivets to the back of a Smith Form-A-Truck frame. Anybody have one laying around?? Let me know what you find. If anybody made reproductions, that would be fine. Kind Regards, Bill Bennett (559) nine six seven 0112.

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Re: WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by Tbird » Wed Apr 21, 2021 3:15 pm

Bill,
There is a guy named Jerry with Nostalgic Reflections that can reproduce any plate you want. I've seen his work and its very nice. Here's the website
https://www.nostalgicreflections.com

Phone number 509-226- Thirty-five 22

Hope this helps
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Re: WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by 67pontiac » Wed Apr 21, 2021 7:24 pm

Thanks Mike, I appreciate the information. Now all I need is a good clear digital image of an original plate to use as a sample for the reproduction. Can anyone out there help in that respect? Kind Regards, Bill

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Re: WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by Tbird » Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:07 pm

Bill,
This guy had one for sale. https://barnfinds.com/smith-form-a-truck-conversion/ You can see the plate you're talking about, but not a crisp image. I'd consider reaching out to this seller and see if he still has it and if so see if you can get a high res. picture of the plate, or contact Jerry at the Nostalgic Reflections he might have one on file. He's done a lot of plates.


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Re: WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by 67pontiac » Fri May 07, 2021 3:14 pm

Back up to the top please


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Re: WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by 67pontiac » Sat May 08, 2021 2:21 pm

Alright folks, Somebody out there must have a Smith Form-A-Truck I.D. plate they can take a photo of!! No need to remove the plate from the frame, I would simply like a digital photo of it with the over-all dimensions. No huge hurry, but I would like to hear from others that have other similar vehicles. I know there are some others out there!! Thank you in advance for any help. You can call me, text me or send a personal message. (559) 967- zero one one two. Kind Regards, Bill Bennett

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Re: WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by Tbird » Sat May 08, 2021 5:23 pm

Bill,
Have you posted on The Ford Barn or horseless carriage site as well?

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Re: WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by Tbird » Sat May 08, 2021 5:45 pm

Bill,
Found this thread on the Smith Form a Trucks.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1340334611

Perhaps one of the owners listed on the thread could help you out. Also have you thought about contacting The Henry Ford Benson Research Center? I thought the Henry Ford Museum had a Smith Form A Truck in their museum. Just a thought.


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Re: WTB Smith Form-A Truck I.D.Plate

Post by 67pontiac » Mon May 10, 2021 5:15 pm

Thanks Mike for all the information. I think I'm now well on my way to having one made. I might have a few made if anyone else is interested. This process will take a little while, so no need to be in a hurry, but if anyone else needs one let me know so I know haw many to have made. They will be a little pricey, but the more we have made, the less the cost per unit. Let me know. Kind Regards, Bill Bennett

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