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SeaSlugs · 06-29-2017, 09:55 PM

I posted this over on AAfords.com but thought I would share with you guys as well. The 28-E29 drum taillight has a non removable license plate bracket. I know you can cut the ears off but I'm not one to cut parts if I can help it. So decided to just come up with a plan while still retaining the 1929 look.

Alot of states had weight tags on the big trucks issued by the state. IL had them but unsure what years and whatnot so browsing ebay I ran across a repainted 1950's Kansas weight tag - what I love about it it doesn't say Kansas anywhere and it was $9 shipped. I blasted it and had my mom repaint it the artist that she is in the 1929 IL license plate colors. Designed a plate in auto cad and had it waterjetted out of aluminum, sandblasted and painted it satin black. I think it turned out really nice even though the whole idea is fake. And it will be lighted at night.

Slotted screws and square nuts to boot!

Thought I would pass the idea along as I've seen many different sizes and styles of those weight tags and usually be had for less than $20...Another one of those things that 99% of the general public wont know haha.

denniskliesen · 06-29-2017, 10:30 PM

They make the drum without the bottom lens if you don't want it lit.

SeaSlugs · 06-29-2017, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by denniskliesen

They make the drum without the bottom lens if you don't want it lit.

Yea but still has the bracket so might as well light it...

denniskliesen · 06-29-2017, 10:39 PM

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Definately light it. People pay more attention where there's more to look at. "Ooo look a one and half ton truck"!

06-29-2017, 09:55 PM	#1
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	what to do with that pass side drum light plate bracket I posted this over on AAfords.com but thought I would share with you guys as well. The 28-E29 drum taillight has a non removable license plate bracket. I know you can cut the ears off but I'm not one to cut parts if I can help it. So decided to just come up with a plan while still retaining the 1929 look. Alot of states had weight tags on the big trucks issued by the state. IL had them but unsure what years and whatnot so browsing ebay I ran across a repainted 1950's Kansas weight tag - what I love about it it doesn't say Kansas anywhere and it was $9 shipped. I blasted it and had my mom repaint it the artist that she is in the 1929 IL license plate colors. Designed a plate in auto cad and had it waterjetted out of aluminum, sandblasted and painted it satin black. I think it turned out really nice even though the whole idea is fake. And it will be lighted at night. Slotted screws and square nuts to boot! Thought I would pass the idea along as I've seen many different sizes and styles of those weight tags and usually be had for less than $20...Another one of those things that 99% of the general public wont know haha. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

06-29-2017, 10:30 PM	#2
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: what to do with that pass side drum light plate bracket They make the drum without the bottom lens if you don't want it lit.

06-29-2017, 10:39 PM	#4
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: what to do with that pass side drum light plate bracket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Definately light it. People pay more attention where there's more to look at. "Ooo look a one and half ton truck"!