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As I study the mounting prongs on the rear of the triangle medallion/badge, it becomes apparent that this badge was indeed once mounted on a vehicle panel.

Looking at the base of the prongs I can see where the plating has been worn off... a typical sign that the badge was once mounted. The usual way such medallions and trim were mounted on a 1950s Packard was using Tinnerman "speed nuts" that were merely pushed onto the prong and thus held it snug via tension against the sheet metal while gripping the prong. However, movement of the vehicle, friction against the drilled holes/sheet metal... and flexing for constant temperature changes would cause the plating on the mounting prong to wear off where it was gripped tightest.

Take a look at the plating on these two prongs. Look at the base of the prongs closest to the medallion. What it says to me is that this medallion was once mounted and later removed. Who knows? It may be the very medallion missing from the driver's door on the Pan American in my photo!

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Hi Michael

I would be interested in the first one - the long plate.

I dont know what they go for - I will check.

But what would you want for it?

Regards


Mike

I also found these in the box. 5 of them still have the original staples on the package. I don't know how old they are. Anyone know?

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Per the Parts Manuals:

Part 448004 is a nylon door striker insert used from 1953 through 1955.

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Thanks JD. Any value in this to anyone?

How much do you want for them, how many are in a package?

Michael

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Dave (O_D) provided the following image in 2014/3/20.




At the motor show the same emblem was used.

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On the Pan American at the PPG last month.

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