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I recently purchased this for my 1941 1/2 ton Dodge WC power wagon, Can anyboby shed any light on what exactly it was made or used for?
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Back in the day, some states had a "ton fee" that needed to be added to the liscense plate to denote that this was a heavier vehicle and had paid the appropriate fees.
This could be a product of some state that made sure 1/2 tons were recognized for what they were, even though all trucks had the same liscensing?
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Thanks Kevin, I figured some "old-timer" would know. Lol
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Just a guess, but I remember back in the early 70's that I needed a "Ton Fee" on my little grain truck if it was used for anything commercial.
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Rick, that is a Kansas plate that was added to a truck plate.
1951 is white on blue, 1955 is white on black.
Looking for photos, etc from 60s era Shell-A-Rama gas station and Pal's Diner, Rt. 17 Mahwah, NJ
& US or state highway signs, shields, route markers
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Thanks Ed, Great detective work, I appreciate your effort.
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You are very welcome, glad to have helped.
Looking for photos, etc from 60s era Shell-A-Rama gas station and Pal's Diner, Rt. 17 Mahwah, NJ
& US or state highway signs, shields, route markers
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