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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: superzstuff on April 15, 2018, 10:13:41 AM

Title: W logo trim emblem
Post by: superzstuff on April 15, 2018, 10:13:41 AM

I know this is not a tool, but there is a LOT of knowledge on here, so try this one.
I bought this great chrome, cast metal, trim piece a auction. The auctioneer said it was off a VW bus and I knew that was wrong right away.
I guessed it was Willys truck or van. Could find none with this. Then I guessed White truck or step van. No luck. Next I guessed Wurlitzer juke box or speaker. Nope. Western locomotive??  Any guesses?? I would love to know and better yet, see a photo of what it belongs on.

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: BigTexasYardSale on April 15, 2018, 05:54:18 PM

Sometime when I'm researching something I'll get tunnel vision.  Maybe you are looking at it wrong?

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: superzstuff on April 15, 2018, 06:19:11 PM

I guess I could search Maytag, Merkel, Minneapolis Moline, and Motorola. Who knows???

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: amecks on April 15, 2018, 08:32:55 PM

The Winged W looks eerily familiar.  I'll be thinking this over.
Al

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: turnnut on April 15, 2018, 08:46:40 PM

 have you tried Westinghouse ???

 or Worthington ???

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: superzstuff on April 16, 2018, 07:47:29 AM

No Westinghouse or Worthington logos match this. It is rounded so as to fit on the nose of something. 10 flathead screw mounting holes.  A plane, boat, car, locomotive or ??????.

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: turnnut on April 16, 2018, 10:56:01 AM

 is that a 12 inch ruler ???

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: Bill Houghton on April 16, 2018, 11:49:35 AM

Part of Wonder Guy's (the lesser known superhero, Wonder Woman's cousin) uniform?

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: superzstuff on April 16, 2018, 08:23:43 PM

That is a foot ruler. It measures 15 inches at wing tips.

Title: Re: W logo trim emblem
Post by: superzstuff on April 20, 2018, 11:30:43 AM

Mike Wolfe has been contacted for his opinion. He is the American Pickers guy. Have not heard back yet.