I was wondering, before stars there was the national flag (US) on the hood sides of vehicles. I've seen old pics from operation torch in North Africa. I ponder two things:
I've never seen a restored vehicle with the national flag - plenty of starts (usually the bigger the better) - why not?
When the national flag was applied originally, how was it done stencil, sign written, decal? (water lift 1940's), and was it put over the hood Reg. No?
Any ideas?
Hood - national flag
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Hood - national flag
Drove it, used it, broke it, fixed it, sold it - looking for another
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Check your MVPA Index, this topic was discussed in some of the early issues in the 70s.
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Thanks fro the reply guys
Unfortunately I don't have any MVPA information (I'm in the UK and in the 70's was only interested in Lego and Meccano).
The pictures and information I have shows the flag on either side of the hood - used before stars were? Thinking of doing something on my 1/2 ton but want to get it right.
The pictures and information I have shows the flag on either side of the hood - used before stars were? Thinking of doing something on my 1/2 ton but want to get it right.
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