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Those weren't on paper, you would need to have a windshield to have it affixed! Those are windshield stickers. Survival rate must be very low. I have a set that belonged to my grandparents' neighbor, a stamp collector. He must've displayed them on the windshield behind cellophane or something else clear to not have glued them on!
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Engine no. must be like VIN today
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Tom, no the vehicle ones were not on paper but a lot of the seals were, although many are in blocks unused. I'll dig a few out and scan later, after supper.
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Here are few, mostly unused, of the seals.
Have a large envelope of on paper ones to sort through yet. A lot of Boys Town Nebraska from the 1950-60's.
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"Engine no. must be like VIN today"
No, they have always been two separate numbers. The VIN (used to just be called a car serial number) was/is always attached (older cars typically with rivets on the driver door post). This is because the car frame start down the assembly line it needs an ID number right away. This is how they are able to ID the car before it gets an engine. In older cars you can sometimes find the serial number written in chalk on the frame in some hidden spot. The engine number is typically stamped in the engine block.
And of course this is what folks mean when they say ‘matching numbers’, it means the engine number, serial number (VIN) and the original production order all have matching numbers.
Don
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Who remembers these Harris sales sheets, not sure on the year but at 10c a packet was probably a must for every young collector.
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The "A" sticker (for the car windshield) went with what was known as an "A Card". These stickers and cards were used in the United States for gasoline rationing during World War II. It was not a tax sticker, but indicated how much gasoline someone could buy in a week for their car.
Here is an overview of the gas ration cards (from Kovels):
"During World War II, gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, shoes, and other items were rationed. Gasoline rationing began in 1942 and lasted until World War II ended in August 1945. Gas rationing was meant to reduce driving so the supply of rubber and gas could be used for military needs. The car owner received a ration book with coupons that had to be redeemed when buying the gas. A sticker with the appropriate letter was displayed on the car’s windshield. Most people were issued the “A” sticker and card, which allowed three or four gallons of gas a week. People working in the war effort who needed to drive to work were allowed up to 8 gallons a week and had a “B” card. “C” was for doctors, nurses, ministers, mail delivery, farm workers, construction workers, and several other groups, “E” for emergency vehicles, “R” for non-highway farm vehicles, “T” for truckers, and “X” for members of Congress and other special groups. Today, gasoline ration cards sell for $1 to $3."
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VIN's (vehicle identification number) as we are familiar with them
were first used in 1954.
Many models - but not ALL - had their VIN plates riveted to the firewall.
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Interesting stuff, Victor;
some of those, I have...some would be welcome if you put them up for sale!
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I have the federal Vehicle Use Tax stamp from my dad's 1956 Desoto sedan.
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Going through box of USA found these from 1943/44/45/46. along with host of old seals, sadly only on paper not tied.
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Those weren't on paper, you would need to have a windshield to have it affixed! Those are windshield stickers. Survival rate must be very low. I have a set that belonged to my grandparents' neighbor, a stamp collector. He must've displayed them on the windshield behind cellophane or something else clear to not have glued them on!
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05:47:30pm
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Engine no. must be like VIN today
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Tom, no the vehicle ones were not on paper but a lot of the seals were, although many are in blocks unused. I'll dig a few out and scan later, after supper.
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Here are few, mostly unused, of the seals.
Have a large envelope of on paper ones to sort through yet. A lot of Boys Town Nebraska from the 1950-60's.
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"Engine no. must be like VIN today"
No, they have always been two separate numbers. The VIN (used to just be called a car serial number) was/is always attached (older cars typically with rivets on the driver door post). This is because the car frame start down the assembly line it needs an ID number right away. This is how they are able to ID the car before it gets an engine. In older cars you can sometimes find the serial number written in chalk on the frame in some hidden spot. The engine number is typically stamped in the engine block.
And of course this is what folks mean when they say ‘matching numbers’, it means the engine number, serial number (VIN) and the original production order all have matching numbers.
Don
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Who remembers these Harris sales sheets, not sure on the year but at 10c a packet was probably a must for every young collector.
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08:25:53pm
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The "A" sticker (for the car windshield) went with what was known as an "A Card". These stickers and cards were used in the United States for gasoline rationing during World War II. It was not a tax sticker, but indicated how much gasoline someone could buy in a week for their car.
Here is an overview of the gas ration cards (from Kovels):
"During World War II, gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, shoes, and other items were rationed. Gasoline rationing began in 1942 and lasted until World War II ended in August 1945. Gas rationing was meant to reduce driving so the supply of rubber and gas could be used for military needs. The car owner received a ration book with coupons that had to be redeemed when buying the gas. A sticker with the appropriate letter was displayed on the car’s windshield. Most people were issued the “A” sticker and card, which allowed three or four gallons of gas a week. People working in the war effort who needed to drive to work were allowed up to 8 gallons a week and had a “B” card. “C” was for doctors, nurses, ministers, mail delivery, farm workers, construction workers, and several other groups, “E” for emergency vehicles, “R” for non-highway farm vehicles, “T” for truckers, and “X” for members of Congress and other special groups. Today, gasoline ration cards sell for $1 to $3."
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re: Vehicle taxation labels
VIN's (vehicle identification number) as we are familiar with them
were first used in 1954.
Many models - but not ALL - had their VIN plates riveted to the firewall.
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re: Vehicle taxation labels
Interesting stuff, Victor;
some of those, I have...some would be welcome if you put them up for sale!
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08:30:47pm
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I have the federal Vehicle Use Tax stamp from my dad's 1956 Desoto sedan.
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