TRUCK PLATE HISTORY
Truck / Commercial, 1914 to present Description / History |
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1914 or vehicle with solid rubber tires |
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This was the first year for state issued truck plates. Plates were white on black porcelain. Serial number from 20000 to 39999 were reserved for trucks, and cars with solid rubber tires, but only some 6000 were issued. Aluminum weight strip on left with 1 to 5 stars indicating the weight rating. PENNA over the maker's number on the aluminum keystone over 1914 on left side of plate. Issued in pairs. Plate size is 6" by 15¼". Manufacturer was Brilliant Manufacturing Co., Phila., PA. Maker's Number tags normally showed the equivalent of today's VIN or Vehicle Identification Number. The meaning of the term SPECIAL on the tag is unclear, but likely a truck that was produced, or put together which was not a part of a vehicle manufacturing facility. |
1 star Boyertown Auto Museum Maker's Number SPECIAL from Jeff Hinkle |
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2 star Jake Eckenrode display |
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3 star from Bob Connison |
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4 star Jake Eckenrode display |
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5 star Jake Eckenrode display |
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1915 Truck or vehicle with solid rubber tires |
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Plates were white on sky blue porcelain. Serial number from 20000 to 29999 were reserved for trucks, and cars with solid rubber tires. Aluminum weight strip on left with 1 to 5 stars indicating the weight rating. PENNA over the aluminum keystone with the maker's number inscribed on the keystone, over 1915 on left side of plate. Issued in pairs. Plate size is 6" by 15¼". Manufacturer was Brilliant Manufacturing Co., Phila., PA. |
1 star Boyertown Auto Museum |
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2 star Jake Eckenrode display |
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3 star from Tim Gierschick |
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4 star Jake Eckenrode display |
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5 star Jake Eckenrode display |
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1916 Truck or vehicle with solid rubber tires |
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Plates were black on orange painted steel. To the left side of the serial number PENNA embossed over embossed keystone. Maker's number was stamped into the keystone. 1916 embossed below keystone. An aluminum keystone was only used if the plate was transferred to another vehicle. On the far left were 1 to 5 stars arranged vertically indicating the weight rating. Issued in pairs. Manufacturer was Brilliant Manufacturing Co., Phila., PA. It appears that truck and solid rubber tire vehicles plates were generally in the 20000 to 29999 range, and followed a numerical progression where 1-star plates started at 20000, and as the the weight classes increased so did the numerical progression so that 5-star plates were in the 29000 range. It should be noted however, that truck plates outside of this series are known. 5-star plate 43251 is listed in the Archives, but not shown. Nominal measurements are considered 6" by 16", actual measurement is 6⅛" by 16⅛".
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1 star from Jeff Hinkle |
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1 star rebranded to 2 star from Clayton Moore 2 star John Willard & John Anshant |
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The plate to the right is an example of when a vehicle changes weight classes from 1-star to 3-star, as a result the plate received an aluminum 3-star weight band.
It has been noted that within the 3-star grouping, where the known series was in the 23000 to 26000 range, there was another 3-star series where plates used a leading 0 and ranged from 03371 to 04299. This has only been seen on 3-star plates and was most likely an overflow group. There is another leading 0 plate in the Archives, 04093, and one recently on eBay, 03371.
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1 star rebranded to 3 star Bill Krellner collection Pair of matching 3-star plates. Bill Krellner collection 3 star 3 star with leading 0 Bill Krellner collection |
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4 star from Eric Tanner |
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5 star Jake Eckenrode display |
1917 Truck or vehicle with solid rubber tires |
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Plates were white on brown painted steel. To the left side of the serial number PENNA or PA embossed over embossed keystone. Maker's number was stamped into the keystone. 1917 or 17 embossed below keystone. PENNA & 1917 were used on lower number plates, while PA & 17 were used on higher plates. An aluminum keystone was only used if the plate was transferred to another vehicle. The S-prefix stood for solid-tired motor vehicle. Weight classes were listed as: First Class to Fifth Class as described below. On the far left were 1 to 5 stars arranged vertically indicating the weight rating. If a truck changed weight classes, an aluminum band was placed over the stars designating the new class by the number of stars. Issued in pairs. Plates were made in state prison system. Nominal measurements are considered 6" by 14" and 6" by 16", actual measurement of the larger plate is 6⅛" by 16⅛". Measurements of the size referred to as 6" by 14" need to be verified.
Not all class blocks were issued in their entirety, and not all stars and serial numbers were issued uniformly. If classes ran out of numbers some additional groupings were established. An interesting excerpt from 2017 vehicle records, plates S1 to S13 were registered to the Commonwealth of PA, State Highway Dept.
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1 star, S+2-digit, 14", PENNA/1917 Bill Krellner collection from Eric Tanner & Jeff Hinkle 1 star, S+3-digit, 14", PENNA/1917 from Jeff Hinkle 1 star, S+4-digit, 16", PA/17 from 51jnj61 |
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2 star, S+4-digit, 16", PENNA/1917 Boyertown Auto Museum |
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3 star, S+4 digits, 14", PENNA/1917 from charlesgilbertantiquetoys 3 star, S+4 digits, 16", PENNA/1917 from Peter Cohen 3 star, S+4 digits, 16", PA/17 from Jeff Francis 3 star, S+5 digits, 16", PA/17 from Bob Connison |
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4 star, S+5 digits, 16", PA/17 Jake Eckenrode display weight class change from Worthpoint |
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5 star, S+5 digits, 16", PA/17 Jake Eckenrode display |
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1918 Truck or vehicle with solid rubber tires |
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Plates were white on black painted steel. To the left side of the serial number PA is embossed over embossed keystone. Maker's number was stamped into the keystone. 18 embossed below keystone. An aluminum keystone overlay was only used if the plate was transferred to another weight class. On the far left were 1 to 5 stars arranged vertically indicating the weight rating. If a truck changed weight classes, an aluminum band was placed over the stars designating the new class by the number of stars. Issued in pairs. Plates were made in state prison system. All truck plates used a C prefix plus 1 to 5 digits. Plate measurements for C+1 or 2 digits are 6" x 10", C+3 digits are 6" x 13½", and C+4 or 5 digits were 6" x 16".
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1 star, C+1 or 2 digits, 10" Image needed 1 star, C+3 digits, 13½" from Donald Harman John Willard & John Anshant 1 star, C+4 digits, 16" from Worthpoint |
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2 star, C+4 digits, 16" from Jeff Hinkle wide spacing from Jeff Francis |
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3 star, C+4 digits, 16" John Willard & John Anshant 3 star, C+5 digits, 16" from Bob Connison |
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4 star, C+5 digits, 16" from Eric Tanner |
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5 star, C+5 digits, 16" Jake Eckenrode display |
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1919 Truck or vehicle with solid rubber tires |
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Red on black, legend, all embossed, PA over keystone over 19 to the right of the serial number. The keystone has the VIN number inscribed. To the far right is a stack of 1 to 5 stars indicating the weight class of the vehicle. All truck plates used a C prefix plus 1 to 5 digits. C+1 digit was 6" x 10", C+2 or 3 digits were 6" x 13½", and C+4 or 5 digits were 6" x 16". 1 Star C1 to C745 2 Star C5850 to C16742 3 Star C20995 to C38479 4 Star C50576 to C54492 5 Star C60842 to C61896 Some above data from Eric Tanner.
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1 star, 6" x 13½" from John Willard from Brandon Sowers |
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2 star, 6" x 16" from Jim Moini from Jeff Hinkle |
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3 Star from Jeff Hinkle from Phil Tedeschi |
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4 star from Eric Tanner |
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5 star Jake Eckenrode display |
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1920 Truck (Commercial) |
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White on dark blue, all embossed legend, plates with COMMERCIAL on top and PENNA 1920 along bottom and measure 7" high. Plates with COMMERCIAL and PENNA 1920 along bottom measure 6" high. Plates with 4 or fewer digits measure 12 inches wide, 5 digit plates are 13½ inches, 6 digit plates measure 16 inches. The connection between plate serial number and weight class is determined by the first digit in the serial number. The serial number can be as short as two digits with no separation, or have 1 to 3 digits in the first grouping, then a dash, then the second grouping of 3 digits. Class 1 or AA - 11 to 115-013 Class 2 or A - 2-1 to 218-671 Class 3 or B - 3-1 to 37-159 Class 4 or C - 4-1 to 42-118 Class 5 or D - (unknown) Class 6 or E - 6-1 to 61-676 Class 7 or F - 7-1 to 7-143 Most highs from Eric Tanner
The serial progressions are believed to be as follows with the first digit representing the weight classes from 1 to 7: 11 to 19 110 to 199 1-100 to 1-999 11-000 to 19-999 110-000 to 199-999
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Class 1 or AA, 7" by 12", Commercial on top Bill Krellner collection from Jeff Lesher from Tiger Joe Sallmen Class 1 or AA, 7" by 13½", Commercial on top from Tim Gierschick Class 1 or AA, 6" by 16", Commercial on bottom from Peter Cohen Class 1 or AA, 7" by 16", Commercial on top from Rob Baran |
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Class 2 or A, 7" by 12", Commercial on top from Clayton Moore Class 2 or A, 7" by 13½", Commercial on top from Peter Cohen Class 2 or A, 7" by 16", Commercial on top from Worthpoint Class 2 or A, 6" by 16", Commercial on bottom from Worthpoint |
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Class 3 or B, 6" by 16", Commercial on bottom from Peter Cohen |
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Class 4 or C, 7" by 12", Commercial on top from eBayer Lill-harle |
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Class 5 or D Image needed |
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Class 6 or E, 7" by 13½", Commercial on top Bill Krellner collection |
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Class 7 or F, 7" by 12", Commercial on top from Rob Baran |
1921 Truck (Commercial) |
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Black on yellow, all embossed legend, PENNA COMMERCIAL 1921 along bottom. All plates are believed to be 6" by 16" regardless of the length of the serial number. The connection between plate serial number and weight class is determined by the first digit in the serial number. The serial number can be as short as two digits with or without (?) separation, and if longer, have 1 to 3 digits in the first grouping, then a dash, then the second grouping of 3 digits. Class 1 or AA - 1-1 to 116-013 Class 2 or A - 2-1 to 218-143 Class 3 or B - 3-1 to 39-393 Class 4 or C - 4-1 to 41-852 Class 5 or D - 5-1 to 51-526 Class 6 or E - (unknown) Class 7 or F - 7-1 to 7-186 Most highs from Eric Tanner
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Class 1 or AA from MNTCompany from Bob Connison from Clayton Moore |
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Class 2 or A from Eric Tanner from Worthpoint |
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Class 3 or B Boyertown Auto Museum via Tim Gierschick |
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Class 4 or C from Worthpoint from Worthpoint |
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Class 5 or D Image needed |
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Class 6 or E Image needed |
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Class 7 or F from Jeff Lesher |
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1922 Truck (Commercial) |
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Brown on cream, legend, all embossed, PENNA COMMERCIAL 1922 along bottom. All plates are believed to be 6" by 16" regardless of the length of the serial number. The connection between plate serial number and weight class is determined by the first digit in the serial number. The serial number can be as short as two digits with or without separation, or if longer, have 1 to 3 digits in the first grouping, then a dash, then the second grouping of 3 digits. Class 1 or AA, 1-1 to 1-999, 11-000 to 19-999, 110-000 to 129-960 Class 2 or A, 2-1 to 212-244 Class 3 or B, 3-1 to 310-451 Class 4 or C, 4-1 to 44-322 Class 5 or D, 5-1 to 52-331 Class 6 or E, 6-1 to 61-470 Class 7 or F, 7-1 to 7-445 |
Class 1 or AA Bill Krellner collection from Bruce Bufalini from Jeff Hinkle |
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Class 2 or A from Kelly Brewer |
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Class 3 or B Boyertown Auto Museum from Rob Baran |
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Class 4 or C from Clayton Moore |
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Class 5 or D from Rob Baran |
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Class 6 or E from Rob Baran from Peter Cohen |
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Class 7 or F Bill Krellner collection |
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1923 Truck (Commercial) |
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Yellow on dark blue, legend, all embossed, PENNA COMMERCIAL 1923 along bottom. See paragraph below on plate size. The connection between plate serial number and weight class is determined by the first digit in the serial number. The serial number can be as short as two digits with or without separation, or or if longer, have 1 to 3 digits in the first grouping, then a dash, then the second grouping of 3 digits. All plates were believed to be 6" by 16" regardless of the length of the serial number; however Rob Baran, in his research, has noted 2 sizes. Most plates are 6" by 16"; however, two plates, 56-188 and another, actually measure 6" by 15". The 15-inch plates have the left side of the plate trimmed, and the beveled edge removed. He also notes that the positioning of the holes and the slots are reversed on the short plates. This information came from Rob Baran's article, Pennsylvania Commercial Plates 1920-1923 in February 2019 issue of Plates Magazine. Class 1 or AA, 11 to 125-616 Class 2 or A, 21 to 212-244 Class 3 or B, 31 to 37-308 Class 4 or C, 41 to 41-281 Class 5 or D, 51 to 56-188 Class 6 or E, 61 to 63-523 Class 7 or F, 71 to (unknown) |
Class 1 or AA Bill Krellner collection from Worthpoint from Peter Cohen from Worthpoint |
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Class 2 or A from Jeff Lesher from Rob Baran |
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Class 3 or B from Clayton Moore |
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Class 4 or C from Joanne Subeck Crowe from Rob Baran |
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Class 5 or D, 6" x 15" from Rob Baran |
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Class 6 or E from Clayton Moore going to Rob Baran |
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Class 7 or F Image needed |
1924 Truck |
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Dark blue on yellow, legend, all
embossed, PENNA 1924 along bottom, legend flanked by small keystones.
New letter weight classification system from R thru Z, excluding X,
normally in the prefix position; however, there were R suffix overflow
plates. These letter classes identified the vehicle as a truck.
Sizes were based on number of characters, 6" by 10" for 2 to 4
characters, 6" by 12" for 5 characters, and 6" by 15" for 6 characters.
Some W Class plates were wider due to the width of the 'W'. Class R - R1 to R99-999 & overflow 1-R to 2011-R Class S - S1 to S21-826 Class T - T1 to T8344 Class U - U1 to U11-793 Class V - V1 to V5000 Class W - W1 to W3538 Class Y - Y1 to Y698 Class Z - Z1 to Z500 |
Class R, 10" from Worthpoint Class R, 12" from Clayton Moore Class R, 15" from James Andreucci Class R, 12", overflow from Eric Tanner from Worthpoint |
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Class S, 10" Dave Lincoln via Jordan Irazabal Class S, 12" from Worthpoint Class S, 15" from Shane Oake |
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Class T, 10" from Jeff Francis Class T, 12" eBay user tw19670 |
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Class U, 10" from eBayer Rabbittman Class U, 12" Class U, 15" from Eric Tanner |
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Class V, 12" from Bob Connison |
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Class W, 15" from Worthpoint |
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Class Y, 10" from Worthpoint |
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Class Z Image needed |
1925 Truck |
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Yellow on dark blue, legend, all
embossed, 1925 PENNA along bottom, legend flanked by small keystones.
Weight classification system from R thru Z, excluding X, normally in the
prefix position; however, there were R suffix overflow plates.
These letter classes identified the vehicle as a truck. Sizes were
based on number of characters, 6" by 10" for 2 to 4 characters, 6" by
12 or 6" by 13" for 4 or 5 characters, and 6" by 15" for 6 characters.
Some W Class plates were wider due to the width of the 'W".
Not all plates conform to the sizes listed by character length.
The use of the dash separator may be inconsistent. Class R - R-1 to R99-999 & 1-R to 90-87R (overflow) Class S - S-1 to S25-276 Class T - T-1 to T14-333 Class U - U-1 to U11-835 Class V - V-1 to V5-799 Class W - W-1 to W6-624 Class Y - Y-1 to Y5000 Class Z - Z-1 to Z-844 |
Class R, 10" from Jeff Lesher from Jeff Lesher Class R, 12" eBay user agentsteel53 America on Wheels plate from Bob Connison Class R suffix, 12" from Jeff Lesher Class R suffix, 13" from Bob Connison |
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Class S, 10" from Jeff Lesher Class S, 12" from Worthpoint from Worthpoint Class S, 15" from Rob Baran |
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Class T, 12" Bill Krellner collection Class T, 15" from Rob Baran |
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Class U, 10" from Jeff Lesher Class U, 12" from Worthpoint from Tyrone Caldwell Class U, 15" Roan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers |
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Class V, 13" from Worthpoint |
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Class W, 15" from Shane Rudy |
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Class Y, 13" from Rob Baran |
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Class Z, 12" Tiger Joe Sallmen |
1926 Truck |
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Dark blue on yellow, legend, all
embossed, 1926 and PENNA along bottom, legend flanked by small keystones.
Letter weight classification system from R thru Z, excluding X,
normally in the prefix position; however, there were R suffix overflow
plates. These letter classes identified the vehicle as a truck.
Sizes were generally based on number of characters, 6" by 10" for 2 and
3 characters, 6" by 12" for 4
characters, 6" by 13" for 5 characters, although some
5-character plates were 6" by 15" and 6" by 15" for 6 characters. Class R - R1 to R-999, R1-000 to R99-999, 1R to 134-30R Class S - S1 to S33-452 Class T - T1 to T15-474 Class U - U1 to U4-731 Class V - V1 to V10-463 Class W - W1 to W7-410 (wider plates due to width of W) Class Y - Y1 to Y-202 Class Z - Z1 to Z5-000?
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Class R - 12" from Worthpoint Class R - 13" from Worthpoint Class R - 15" from Bob Connison Class R suffix - 13" from Pl8source |
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Class S - 13" from Clayton Moore Class S - 15" from Peter Cohen |
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Class T - 15" from Rob Baran |
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Class U - 10" from Worthpoint Class U - 12" from Worthpoint Class U - 13" from Peter Cohen |
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Class V - 15" from Eric Tanner |
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Class W- 15" from Eric Tanner |
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Class Y - 12", Y-202 from pickersemporium01 |
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Class Z Image needed |
1927 Truck |
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Yellow on dark blue, legend, all
embossed, 1927 and PENNA along top, legend flanked by small keystones.
Weight classification system from R thru Z, excluding X, normally in the
prefix position; however, there were R suffix overflow plates.
These letter classes identified the vehicle as a truck. Letter
size in 1927 was smaller than numbers. Sizes were
based on number of characters, 6" by 10" for 2 to 4 characters, 6" by
13" for 5 characters, and 6" by 15" for 6 characters.
The use of the dash separator may be inconsistent. Class R - R-1 to R99-999, 1-R to 84-44R Class S - S-1 to S42-129 Class T - T-1 to T16-704 Class U - U-1 to U12-612 Class V - V-1 to V13-096 Class W - W-1 to W7-932 (wider plates due to width of W) Class Y - Y-1 to Y5-565 Class Z - Z-1 to Z2-113
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Class R - 10" from Jeff Lesher from Tim Gierschick Class R - 13" from Worthpoint Class R - 15" from Bob Connison Class R Suffix - 13" from egostarlynx |
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Class S - 10" from eBay user jjijil6 Class S - 13" from eBay user Tiedup Class S - 15" from Rob Baran |
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Class T - 15" from Rob Baran |
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Class U - 13" from Eric Tanner Class U - 15" Roan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers |
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Class V - 10" from Drewski Class V - 15" from Peter Cohen |
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Class W - 15" from Eric Tanner |
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Class Y - 13" from Eric Tanner |
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Class Z - 13" from Rob Baran |
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1928 Truck |
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Dark blue over yellow, legend PENNA then 1928 flanked by small keystones. First letter designates weight class. Numerical portion can be 1 to 5 digits. 2, 3 & 4 character plates measure 6" x 10", 5 character plates measure 6" x 13", 6 character plates measure 6" x 15". Class R - R-1 to R99-999, 1R to 1182R, dash not used on R+3 series Class S - S-1 to S52-928, dash not used on S+3 series Class T - T-1 to T20-813, dash not used on T+3 series Class U - U-1 to U6-472, dash not used on U+3 series Class V - V-1 to V9-200, dash not used on V+3 series Class W - W-1 to W6-041, dash not used on W+3 series (wider plates due to width of W) Class Y - Y-1 to Y5-000, dash not used on Y+3 series Class Z - Z-1 to Z3-149, dash not used on Z+3 series Test plate (?) S00-000, 6" by 15" |
Class R - 10" from Worthpoint Class R - 13" from Peter Cohen Class R - 15" from Bob Connison Class R, 1R to 1182R Image needed |
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Class S - 10" from Jeff Hinkle from Jeff Hinkle John Willard & John Anshant plate Class S - 13" from Tim Gierschick Class S - 15" from Worthpoint |
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Class T - 10" from Rob Baran Class S - 13" from Worthpoint Class T - 15" Bill Krellner collection |
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Class U - 10" from Worthpoint Class U - 13" Bill Krellner collection |
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Class V Image needed |
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Class W - 15"
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Class Y - 13" photo from Clayton Moore, plate going to Rob Baran |
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Class Z - 13" from Rob Baran from Mike Alfonse |
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Test plate from Jeff Lesher |
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1929 Truck |
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Yellow on dark blue, legend, all
embossed, 1929 and PENNA along top, legend flanked by small keystones.
Weight classification system from R thru ZZ, excluding X. These
letter classes identified the vehicle as a truck. 2, 3 & 4
character plates measure 6" x 10", 5 character plates measure 6" x 13",
6 character plates measure 6" x 15". Class R - R-1 to R99-285, likely dash not used on R+3 series. Updated high received from Eric Tanner 4/16/23. Class S - S-1 to S69-961, dash likely not used on S+3 series Class T - T-1 to T14-553 Class U - U-1 to U12-649 Class V - V1 to V11-326 (some 15" plates due to width of V) Class W - W-1 to W8-646 (some 15" plates due to width of W) Class Y - Y-1 to Y5-000 Class Z - Z-1 to Z1-073 Class ZZ - ZZ1 to unknown |
Class R - 10" from Worthpoint Class R - 13" America on Wheels plate Class R - 15" from Bob Connison |
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Class S - 10" from Worthpoint Class S - 15" from ebay user Rpkdog |
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Class T - 15" from Rob Baran |
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Class U - 13" from Peter Cohen U11-962 unknown |
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Class V - 15" from Eric Tanner |
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Class W - 15" from Tim Gierschick |
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Class Y Image needed |
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Class Z - 13" from Tim Gierschick going to Rob Baran |
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Class ZZ Image needed |
1930 Truck |
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Dark blue over yellow, legend 1930 then PENNA along bottom flanked by small keystones. Final 2 letters designate weight class. Numerical portion can be 2 or 3 digits. 4 character plates measure 6" x 10", 5 character plates measure 6" x 12". *Class R - 00AA to 999FZ Class S - 00GA to 999KZ Class T - 00LA to 999MZ Class U - 00NA to 999NZ Class V - 00PA to 999PZ Class W - 00RA to 999RZ Class Y - 00SA to 999SZ Class Z - 00UA to 999UZ Class ZZ - 00VA to 999VZ *Much of the class data above came from a 1930 Bulletin Almanac. |
Class R, 10" 00AA to 999FZ from Jeff Lesher from Peter Cohen |
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Class S 00GA to 999KZ from Worthpoint Class S, 10" from Powerfullhammer |
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Class T, 12" 00LA to 999MZ from Worthpoint |
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Class U, 12" 00NA to 999NZ format from Michael Bender |
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Class V, 12" 00PA to 999PZ format from Clayton Moore |
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Class W 00RA to 999RZ format Image needed |
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Class Y 00UA to 999UZ format Image needed |
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Class Z from Rob Baran |
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Class ZZ 00ZA to 999ZZ format Image needed |
1931 Truck, also see 1931 Mystery / Truck below |
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Yellow on dark blue, legend, all
embossed, PENNA and 1931 along bottom, legend flanked by small
keystones. Weight classification system from R thru Z, possibly ZZ,
excluding X. These letter classes identified the vehicle as a
truck, always with a second letter in the serial number, but never in the second
position.
All plates appear to be 6" x 12. See 1931 Mystery/Truck plate below. Class R - R0A00, R00A0, R000A, 0R0A0, 0R00A Class S - S0A00, S00A0, S000A, 0S0A0 Class T - T0A00, T00A0 Class U - U0A00 Class V - V0A00 Class W - W0A00 Class Y - Y0A00 Class Z - Z0A00 Class ZZ - ZZ0A1 |
Class R, R0A00 format from Peter Cohen Class R, R00A0 format from Clayton Moore Class R, R000A format Class R, 0R0A0 format from Worthpoint Class R, 0R00A format Image needed |
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Class S, S0A00 from Jim Moini Class S, S00A0 from Worthpoint Class S, S000A from Peter Clericuzio Class S, 0S0A0 from Worthpoint |
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Class T, T0A00 from Worthpoint Class T, T00A0 format from Rob Baran |
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Class U, U0A00 from Worthpoint U2J97 lower left above
from Rob Baran |
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Class V from Clayton Moore |
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Class W Image needed |
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Class Y Image needed |
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Class Z Image needed |
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Class ZZ Image needed |
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This mystery plate image (855AK) had been posted by Rick Kretschmer. I contacted Rick and Eric Tanner for their take on the plate, as it does not fit any known 1931 format. It should be noted that in 1931 Truck plates went back to using the R through Z prefix to indicate the weight class. This was after 1930 plates used a 2-letter suffix to identify truck weight classes. Eric offers a possible explanation that this plate could be part of an early group of Truck plates. This plate is also not a stand-alone oddball or error. Enough 2 and 3 digit plates with 2-letter suffixes have been seen including 96AC, 793AC, 277AH, 176BB pair, 43BC and 987BC suggesting these are part of a series. Additional plates, 384AC and 200AV, have been added to the display. Eric suggests that the plate(s) shown here is (are) part of a group of 1931 R-weight truck tags which were made well ahead of time using the 1930 system before the decision was made to switch to a new system (R through ZZ) for 1931 truck plates. Maybe they ran off 25,000 pairs before the change? That would take us from 00AA to 999BE. Too many to waste, so they were issued anyway, Eric offers as a possible explanation. Eric has also done some math calculations, adding up the known number of R-series plates, plus the series described here, resulting in a total number of plates similar to 1929 and '30 plates. While this is only a theory at this point, and lacks proof, it does offer a plausible explanation. |
from eBay user 369george from Rick Kretschmer from Worthpoint |
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1932 Truck |
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Dark blue over yellow, legend PENNA then 1932 then across top flanked by small keystones. First 1 or 2 letters designate weight class. Numerical portion can be 5 or 4 digits for a total of 6 characters. Plate measures 6" x 15". Class R - R10-000 Class S - S10-000 Class T - T10-000 Class U - U10-000 Class V - V10-000 Class W - W10-000 Class Y - Y10-000 Class Z - Z10-000 *Class RZ - RZ1-000 *Class SZ - SZ1-000 Class TZ - TZ1-000 Class UZ - UZ1-000 Class VZ - VZ1-000 Class WZ - WZ1-000 Class YZ - YZ1-000 Class ZZ - ZZ1-000 *Classes authorized but likely not issued. |
Class R
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Class S from Rob Baran |
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Class T from Peter Cohen |
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Class U from Eric Tanner |
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Class V from Eric Tanner |
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Class W from Eric Tanner |
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Class Y from Rob Baran |
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Class Z from Eric Tanner |
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Class ZZ from John Anshant |
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Yellow on dark blue, legend, all
embossed, PENNA and 1933 along top, legend flanked by small
keystones. Weight classification system from R thru ZZ, excluding
X. These letter classes identified the vehicle as a truck.
Plate measures 6" x 15". Class R - R10-000 Class S - S10-000 Class T - T10-000 Class U - U10-000 Class V - V10-000 Class W - W10-000 Class Y - Y10-000 Class Z - Z10-000 Class RZ - RZ1-000 Class SZ - SZ1-000 Class TZ - TZ1-000 Class UZ - UZ1-000 Class VZ - VZ1-000 Class WZ - WZ1-000 Class YX - YZ1-000 Class ZZ - ZZ1-000
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Class R from Clayton Moore |
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Class S from eBay user hfritz2.570 |
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Class T from Peter Cohen |
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Class U from Eric Tanner |
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Class V from Jeff Hinkle |
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Class W from Eric Tanner |
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Dark blue over yellow, legend
34 then TRUCK flanked by small keystones then PA across bottom. First
letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight
classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X,
followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck,
remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final
position.
See formatting below. Plate measures 6" x 12". Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, RA000 Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, SA000 Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 Class U - U000A Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YX - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Jim Moini Class R, R00A0 format from Clayton Moore Class R, R0A00 format Class R, RA000 format from Rick Kretschmer |
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Class S, S000A format from Worthpoint Class S, S00A0 format from Worthpoint Class S, S0A00 format from Bob Connison Class S, SA000 format from Brandon Sowers |
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Class T, T000A format from Worthpoint Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint Class T, T0A00 format from Worthpoint |
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Class U from Peter Cohen |
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Class V from eBay user jjijil6 |
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Class Z
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Class SZ from John Anshant |
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Yellow over dark blue, legend
35 then TRUCK then PA flanked by small keystones across bottom. First
letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight
classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X,
followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck,
remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final
position.
See formatting below. 5-character plates measure 6" x 12",
6-character plates measure 6" x 15". Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00 (12"), R00-00A (15") Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00 (12"), S00-00A (15") Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 Class U - U000A Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Peter Cohen Class R, R00A0 format from Worthpoint Class R, R0A00 format from Bob Connison Class R, R00-00A, 15" from Drewski |
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Class S, S000A format Finishyourplates Class S, S00A0 format from Carstuffstore Class S, S0A00 format from Pl8source Class S, S00-00A, 15" from Platedog |
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Class T, T000A format Bill Krellner collection Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint Class T, T0A00 format from MG00000 |
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Class U, U000A format
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Class W, W000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class Y, Y000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class Z, Z000A format
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Dark blue over yellow, legend 36 then TRUCK then PA flanked by small keystones across top. First letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. See formatting below. 5-character plates measure 6" x 12", 6-character plates measure 6" x 15". Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00 (12"), R00-00A (15") Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00 (12"), S00-00A (15") Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 Class U - U000A, U00A0 Class V - V000A to V480C Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Steve Ondik Class R, R00A0 format from Chuck Sakryd Class R, R0A00 format from Bob Connison Class R, 15", R00-00A format from Worthpoint |
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Class S, S000A format from Peter Cohen Class S, S00A0 format from ebay user Bccollects Class S, S0A00 format from Steve Ondik Class S, 15", S00-00A format from Jeff Francis |
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Class T, T000A format from eBay user Blasco38 Class T, T00A0 format from Chuck Sakryd Class T, T0A00 format from Worthpoint |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from eBay user Tagshack |
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Class V, V000A format from Rob Baran |
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Class W, W000A format from MG000000 |
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Class UZ, UZ00A format from John Anshant |
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Yellow over dark blue, legend
37 then TRUCK then PA flanked by small keystones across top. First
letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight
classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X,
followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck,
remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final
position.
See formatting below. 5-character plates measure 6" x 12",
6-character plates measure 6" x 15". Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00 (12"), R00-00A (15") Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00 (12"), S00-00A (15") Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00 Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, 12", R000A format from Worthpoint Class R, 12", R00A0 format from Bob Connison Class R, 12", R0A00 format from Rob Baran Class R, 15", R00-00A format from Jim Moini |
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Class S, S000A format from Jim Moini Class S, S00A0 format from Bob Connison Class S, S0A00 format from Nickelsndiamonds1013 Class S, 15", S00-00A format from Worthpoint |
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Class T, T000A format eBay user centipede16 Class T, T00A0 format from Chuck Sakryd Class T, T0A00 format Boyertown Auto Museum |
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Class U, U000A format unknown source Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format from Worthpoint |
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Class V, V000A format
from Steve Briand & Richard Krause |
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Class W, W000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class ZZ, ZZ00A format from John Anshant |
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Dark blue over yellow, map outline border, legend 38 then TRUCK flanked by small keystones then PA across top. First letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. See formatting below. All plates are 5-character and measure 6" x 12". Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00 Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Worthpoint Class R, R00A0 format from Bob Connison Class R, R0A00 format from Rob Baran Class R, R00AA format from Mitzipinehigh |
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Class S, S000A format from Pl8 Source Class S, S00A0 format Class S, S0A00 format from Bob Connison Class S, S00AA format from ebay user ricksbestbuybooks |
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Class T, T000A format from Bob Connison Class T, T00A0 format from Brandon Sowers |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from Clayton Moore Class U, U0A00 format from Tim Gierschick |
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Class V, V000A format from Rob Baran |
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Class W, W000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class Z, Z000A format from Worthpoint |
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Yellow over dark blue, map outline border, legend 39 then TRUCK flanked by small keystones then PA across top. First letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. See formatting below. All plates are 5-character and measure 6" x 12". Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00 Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Peter Cohen Class R, R00A0 format from Pete Madsen Class R, R0A00 format from Likesandclicks Class R, R00AA format Image needed |
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Class S, S000A format from Worthpoint Class S, S00A0 format from Drewski Class S, S0A00 format from Bob Connison Class S, S00AA format
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Class T, T000A format from Jim Moini Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint Class T, T0A00 format Image needed |
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Class U, U000A from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 from Worthpoint |
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Class V from Bob Connison |
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Class W from MG000000 |
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Class Y from Jeff Lesher |
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Dark blue over yellow, map outline border, legend 40 then TRUCK flanked by small keystones then PA across top. First letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z, designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z, designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. See formatting below. All plates are 5-character and measure 6" x 12". Issued in pairs. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00 Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00 Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Brandon Sowers Class R, R00A0 format Jerry's Classic Cars Museum Class R, R0A00 format from Peter Cohen |
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from Clayton Moore Class S, S00A0 format from Jeff Hinkle Class S, S0A00 format from Scottketch71 Class S, S00AA format from Clayton Moore |
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Class T, T000A format from Pinkocelot Class T, T00A0 format from Bob Connison Class T, T0A00 format Image needed |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from eBay user scrane2006 Class U, U0A00 format credit not requested |
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Class V from eBay user bfran68 |
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Class W from Peter Clericuzio |
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Class Y from Rob Baran |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline with EXP 3-31-42 in top border, legend 41 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 12", and are issued in pairs. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00 Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format Class R, R00A0 format Boyertown Auto Museum Class R, R0A00 format from Frank and Ryan Vonderhey Class R, R00AA format from eBay user Auai91bound |
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Class S, S000A format from MG000000 Class S, S00A0 format from Jim Moini Class S, S0A00 format from Bob Connison Class S, S00AA format from Tom Firth |
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Class T, T000A format from Jim Moini Class T, T00A0 format from Scottketch71 |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format from Drewski |
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Class V, V000A format from Bob Connison |
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Class W, W000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class Y from Jeff Lesher |
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Class Z, Z000A format from John Willard |
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Dark blue over yellow, map outline
with EXP 3-31-43 (or EXP without the period) in top border, legend 42 then TRUCK flanked by keystones
then PA. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z
excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a
2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z
designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter
in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 12",
and are issued in pairs. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format, w/43 tab from eBay user PA-Collector Class R, R00A0 format from Bob Connison Class R, R0A00 format from Jim Moini Class R, R00AA format, w/43 tab from Clayton Moore |
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Class S, S000A format from Jim Moini Class S, S00A0 format from Jeff Hinkle Class S, S0A00 format from Worthpoint Class S, S00AA format from Peter Cohen |
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Class T, T000A format, w/43 tab Bill Krellner collection Class T, T00A0 format from Bob Connison Class T, T0A00 format |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format, w/ 43 tab from Kelly Brewer from Worthpoint from Worthpoint |
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Class Y, w/43 tab from Rob Baran |
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Class ZZ w/43 tab from John Anshant |
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These tabs were issued in lieu of regular plates to save steel during the war years and were to be bolted over top of 1942 plates. The tabs measured 1⅞ by 2⅛, were made of steel, painted red, had 43 painted black and embossed with the 4 and the 3 to the left and right of the bolt hole. Below the 43 was the expiration date of 3-31-44, below that etched into the tab was a serial number of up to 5 characters (for trucks) made up of an alpha character and 4 digits, with the alpha character corresponding to the weight class prefix letter, R through ZZ. |
Class R from Rob Baran Class S from Jim Moini from Rob Baran Class T from Rob Baran Class U from Rob Baran Class V from Rob Baran Class W from Rob Baran Class Y from Clayton Moore Class Z (image needed) Class ZZ from John Anshant |
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1944 Truck |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline
with EXP. 3-31-45 in top border, legend 44 then TRUCK flanked by
keystones then PA. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from
R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis
for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by
Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3
characters will include an additional letter in the final position.
Plate measures 6" x 11", and are issued as singles. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00 Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format Class R, R00A0 format Boyertown Auto Museum Class R, R0A00 format from Peter Cohen Class R, R00AA format from eBay user bclark58mx |
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Class S, S000A format from Jim Moini Class S, S00A0 format from Rob Baran Class S, S0A00 format Image needed |
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Class T, T000A format from Bob Connison Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class U, U000A format from eBay user jjijil6 Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format from eBay user Leprechan2 Class U, U00AA format from Worthpoint |
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Class V, V000A format from Worthpoint |
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Dark blue on yellow, map outline with EXP. 3-31-46 in top border, legend 45 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 11". Plates are issued as singles. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00 Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Pl8 Source Class R, R00A0 format from Bob Connison Class R, R0A00 format Ebay user Our Favorite Things Class R, R00AA format from Peter Cohen |
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Class S, S000A format from Bob Connison Class S, S00A0 format from Worthpoint Class S, S0A00 format Image needed |
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Class T, T000A format Bill Krellner collection Class T, T00A0 format from Bob Connison |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format no credit requested Class U, U00AA format from Worthpoint |
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Class V, V000A format from Rob Baran |
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Class W, W000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class Y, Y000A format from Bob Connison |
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Class Z, Z000A format from Timothy Guy |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline with EXP. 3-31-47 in top border, legend 46 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 11", and issued as singles. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0 Class S - S000A, S00A0 Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format Boyertown Auto Museum Class R, R00A0 format from Worthpoint Class R, R0A00 format from Worthpoint Class R, R00AA format Class R, R0AA0 format Image needed |
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Class S, S000A format from Chuck Sakryd Class S, S00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class T, T000A format from Worthpoint Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from eBay user Geeseautopa Class U, U0A00 format from Pl8source Class U, U00AA from Bob Connison |
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Class V, V000A format from Chuck Sakryd |
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Class Z, Z000A format from Jeff lesher |
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Dark blue on yellow, map outline with EXP. 3-31-48 in top border, legend 47 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 11". Plates are issued in pairs. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0 to R4LG7 Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA to S36FY Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 to T3C02 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA to U23NH Class V - V000A, V00A0 to V19G7 Class W - W000A to W890R Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ & SZ - not used Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Worthpoint Class R, R00A0 format from Rob Baran Class R, R0A00 format from Worthpoint Class R, R00AA format from Chuck Sakryd Class R, R0AA0 format from Peter Cohen |
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Class S, S000A format from Bob Connison Class S, S00A0 format from Worthpoint Class S, S0A00 format from Jim Moini Class S, S00AA format from Bob Connison |
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Class T, T000A format Boyertown Auto Museum Class T, T00A0 format Class T, T0A00 format from Chuck Sakryd |
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Class U, U000A format from eBay user Galevit Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format from Platesource Class U, U00AA format from Rob Baran |
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Class V, V000A format from Worthpoint Class V, V00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class W, W000A format from Worthpoint |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline, top legend 48 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. Expiration 3-31-49 in top border. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 11", and are issued in pairs. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0 Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A, V00A0 Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ & SZ - not used Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Jim Moini Class R, R00A0 format from Worthpoint Class R, R0A00 format from Bob Connison Class R, R00AA format from Clayton Moore Class R, R0AA0 format from Pl8source |
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Class S, S000A format Class S, S00A0 format from Worthpoint Class S, S0A00 format from eBay user dustyjr Class S, S00AA format from Clayton Moore |
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Class T, T000A format from Worthpoint Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from eBay user Humblehorder Class U, U0A00 format from Pl8source Class U, U00AA format from Worthpoint |
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Class V, V000A format from Worthpoint Class V, V00A0 format from eBay user totommyto |
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Class W, W000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class Y, Y000A format from Jeff Lesher |
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Class Z, Z000A format from Jeff Lesher |
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Class UZ, UZ00A format from Clayton Moore |
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Dark blue on yellow, map outline with EXP. 3-31-50 in top border, legend 49 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 11". Plates are issued in pairs. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0 to R3VS0 Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA to S95RV Class T - T000A, T00A0, T0A00 to T1A95 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA to U35NC Class V - V000A, V00A0 to V89R0 Class W - W000A to W716P Class Y - Y000A to Y535N Class Z - Z000A to Z190H Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A to WZ57R Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Worthpoint Class R, R00A0 format from Worthpoint Class R, R0A00 format from Worthpoint Class R, R00AA format from Worthpoint Class R, R0AA0 format from ebay user Bapad |
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Class S, S000A format from Worthpoint Class S, S00A0 format from Jeff Hinkle Class S, S0A00 format from Worthpoint Class S, S00AA00 forma from Jeff Hinkle |
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Class U, T000A format Bill Krellner collection Class T, T00A0 format Image needed Class T, T0A00 format Image needed |
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Class U, U000A format Class U, U00A0 format from Jde609 Class U, U0A00 format from Peter Cohen Class U, U00AA format
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Class V, V000A format from Bob Connison Class V, V00A0 format
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Class W, W000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class Y Image needed |
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Class Z, Z000A from Jeff Lesher |
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1950 Truck |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline, top legend 50 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. Expiration 3-31-51 in top border. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 11", and are issued in pairs. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0, R0A0A Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A, V00A0 Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format from Bob Connison Class R, R00A0 format from Worthpoint Class R, R00A0 format from Rob Baran Class R, R00AA format from Worthpoint Class R, R0AA0 format from Worthpoint Class R, R0A0A format from Jim Moini |
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Class S, S000A format from Worthpoint Class S, S00A0 format from Jim Moini Class S, S0A00 format from Clayton Moore Class S, S00AA format from eBay user Blasco38 |
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Class T, T000A format from Worthpoint Class T, T00A0 format from Peter Clericuzio |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format from Worthpoint Class U, U00AA format from Peter Cohen |
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Class V, V000A format from Worthpoint Class V, V00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class W, W000A format from Peter Cohen |
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Class Y, Y000A format from Worthpoint |
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Class Z, Z000A format from John Willard |
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1951 Truck |
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Dark blue on yellow, map outline,
top legend 51 then TRUCK flanked by keystones
then PA. Expiration 3-31-52 in top border. All plates are 5 characters,
first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the
weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding
X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck,
remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final
position. Plate measures 6" x 11".
Plates are issued in pairs. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0, R0A0A Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA, S0AA0 Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A, V00A0, V0A00 Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A
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Class R, R000A format Boyertown Auto Museum Class R, R00A0 format from Jim Moini Class R, R0A00 format from Worthpoint Class R, R00AA format from Frank and Ryan Vonderhey Class R, R0AA0 format from Worthpoint Class R, R0A0A format from Bob Connison |
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Class S, S000A format from brenstar1 Class S, S00A0 format from Worthpoint Class S, S0A00 format from eBay user reformers25 Class S, S00AA format from Chuck Sakryd Class S, S0AA0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class T, T000A format from Jim Moini Class T, T00A0 format from Suzelush1 |
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Class U, U000A format from Clayton Moore Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format from Clayton Moore Class U, U00AA format
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Class V, V000A format from Jim Moini Class V, V00A0 format from Worthpoint Class V, V0A00 format from Worthpoint |
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Class W from Worthpoint |
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Class Y, Y000A format from eBay user j0hnnyo |
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Class Z from Jeff Lesher |
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Class VZ, VZ00A format from John Anshant |
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1952 Truck |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline, top legend 52 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. Expiration 3-31-53 in top border. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 11". Plates issued as singles. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0, R0A0A Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA, S0AA0 Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A, V00A0 Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A The lower portion of this 1952 Truck display lists SAMPLE or TEST plates. |
Class R, R000A format from Worthpoint Class R, R00A0 format Boyertown Auto Museum Class R, R0A00 format from Worthpoint Class R, R00AA format from Jeff Hinkle Class R, R0AA0 format from Bennyjoebob Class R, R0A0A format from Rob Baran |
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Class S, S000A format from Rob Baran Class S, S00A0 format from Jim Moini Class S, S0A00 format from Worthpoint Class S, S00AA format Class S, S0AA0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class T, T000A format from Clayton Moore from Clayton Moore |
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Class U, U000A format from Bob Connison Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format from Worthpoint Class U, U00AA format from Rob Baran |
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Class V, V000A format from Jonflstf Class V, V00A0 format needed |
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Class W, W000R format from Jim Moini |
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Class Y from Worthpoint |
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Class Z, Z000A format from John Willard |
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The section below is made up of SAMPLE or TEST plates. These samples differ from standard plates in that the width of the plate has been reduced from approximately 11 inches to 10¼ inches. In addition the expiration date has been changed from 3-31-53 to 5-31-53. Both of these changes reflect the changes that would be seen on 1953 plates. |
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Class R - R123A sample from John Willard |
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Class S - S456B sample Image needed |
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Class T - T789C sample Image needed |
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Class U - U123D sample from Worthpoint |
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Class V - V456E sample from Worthpoint |
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Class W - W789F sample from Worthpoint |
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Class Y - Y123G sample from Worthpoint |
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Class Z - Z456H sample from Ed Burr |
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Class RZ - RZ00A, sample from Ed Burr |
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Class SZ - SZ00A, sample from Ed Burr |
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Class TZ - TZ00A, sample from Ed Burr |
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Class UZ - UZ00A, sample from Ed Burr |
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Class VZ - VZ00A, sample from Ed Burr |
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Class WZ - WZ00A, sample from Ed Burr |
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Class YZ - YZ00A, sample from Ed Burr |
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Class ZZ - ZZ00A, sample from Ed Burr |
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Sample mailing envelope from Ed Burr |
1953 Truck |
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Dark blue on yellow, map outline, top legend 53 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. Expiration 5-31-54 in top border. All plates are 5 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 characters will include an additional letter in the final position. Plate measures 6" x 10¼". Plates are issued as singles. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0, R0A0A Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA, S0AA0 Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A, V00A0 Class W - W000A Class Y - Y000A, Y00A0 Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A |
Class R, R000A format Boyertown Auto Museum Class R, R00A0 format from Clayton Moore Class R, R0A00 format from Worthpoint Class R, R00AA format from Steve Ondik Class R, R0AA0 format from Rob Baran Class R, R0A0A format from Peter Cohen |
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Class S, S000A format from eBay user Tper3750 Class S, S00A0 format from Worthpoint Class S, S0A00 format from Worthpoint Class S, S00AA format from Jim Moini Class S, S0AA0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class T, T000A format from Blasco38 Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class U, U000A format from Bob Connison Class U, U00A0 format from Carstuffstore Class U, U0A00 format from Worthpoint Class U, U00AA format from Pl8source |
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Class V, V000A format from Clayton Moore Class V, V00A0 format
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Class W, W000A format from Clayton Moore |
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Class Y, Y000A format from Jeff Lesher Class Y, Y00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class Z, Z000A format from John Willard |
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Classes RZ, SZ, TZ, UZ, VZ, WZ Images needed |
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Class YZ, YZ00A format from Rick Kretschmer |
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1954 Truck |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline,
legend 54 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. Expiration
5-31-55 in top border. All plates are 5 characters,
first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the
weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding
X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 or 4 characters will include
an additional letter, sometimes 2 letters. Plate measures 6" x 10¼".
Plates are issued as singles. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0, R0A0A to R9Z9Z Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA, S0AA0 to S0DZ0 Class T - T000A, T00A0 to T89R8 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA to U86EZ Class V - V000A, V00A0, V0A00 to V9H09 Class W - W000A, W00A0 to W12A9 Class Y - Y000A, Y00A0 to Y18L9 Class Z - Z000A to Z806L Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A, ZZ0A0 to ZZ3M8 |
Class R, R000A format Use of T in serial number not seen before 1953, except for weight prefix from Tom Firth Class R, R00A0 format from Jim Moini Class R, R0A00 format from Blasco38 Class R, R00AA format Boyertown Auto Museum Class R, R0AA0 format from eBay user licpl8s Class R, R0A0A format from Jim Moini |
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Class S, S000A format from Worthpoint Class S, S00A0 format from Bob Connison Class S, S0A00 format from Jim Moini Class S, S00AA format from Worthpoint Class S, S0AA0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class T, T000A from Jim Moini Class T, T00A0 from John McDevitt |
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Class U, U000A format Class U, U00A0 format from Worthpoint Class U, U0A00 format from Worthpoint Class U, U00AA format Image needed |
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Class V, V000A format from Pl8source Class V, V00A0 format from Bob Connison Class V, V0A00 format from Worthpoint |
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Class W, W000A format Image needed Class W, W00A0 format from Brandon Sowers |
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Class Y, Y000A format from Brandon Sowers from Worthpoint |
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Class Z, Z000A format Z940G from Rob Baran from John Willard |
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Class ZZ, ZZ00A format w/WV T-PSC tag from Clayton Moore Class ZZ, ZZ0A0 format from Rob Baran |
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1955 Truck |
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Dark blue on yellow, map outline,
legend 55 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. Expiration
5-31-56 in top border. All plates are 5 characters,
first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the
weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding
X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 or 4 characters will include
an additional letter, sometimes 2 letters. Plate measures 6" x 10¼".
Plates are issued as singles. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0, R0A0A Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA, S0AA0 Class T - T000A, T00A0 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA Class V - V000A, V00A0, V0A00 Class W - W000A, W00A0 Class Y - Y000A, Y00A0 Class Z - Z000A Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A, ZZ0A0 |
Class R, R000A format from Nickey2 Class R, R00A0 format from Bob Connison Class R, R0A00 format from Jim Moini Class R, R00AA format from Chuck Sakryd Class R, R0AA0 format from Clayton Moore Class R, R0A0A format from Fabboss 7 |
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Class S, S000A format from Jim Moini Class S, S00A0 format Class S, S0A00 format from Blasco38 Class S, S00AA format from Platedog Class S, S0AA0 format from Bob Connison |
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Class T, T000A format Image needed Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from Steve Ondik Class U, U0A00 format from Worthpoint Class U, U00AA format from eBay user securityautoparts |
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Class V, V000A format Image needed Class V, V00A0 format Class V, V0A00 format from eBay user Tper3750 |
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Class W, W000A format from Jeff Hinkle Class W, W00A0 format Image needed |
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Class Y, Y000A format Image needed Class Y, Y00A0 format from Clayton Moore |
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Class Z, A000A format from John Willard |
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Classes RZ, SZ, TZ, UZ Images needed |
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Class VZ, VZ00A format from Clayton Moore |
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Class ZZ, ZZ00A format Image needed Class ZZ, ZZ0A0 format from Clayton Moore |
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1956 Truck |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline, legend 56 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. Expiration 5-31-57 in top border. Most plates are 5 characters; however, the R class went to 6 characters, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a 3-axle truck, remaining 3 or 4 characters will include an additional letter, sometimes 2 letters. Plate are now standardized at 6" x 12". Some later 5-character plates use the thinner '57 5-character dies, while 6-character plates use narrower '57 6-character dies. Three map bases were used, one with each die set. Plates were issued as singles. Class R - R000A, R00A0, R0A00, R00AA, R0AA0, R6T8R (later plates used '57 5-character passenger dies), R00TA ('57 5-character dies), R0000A to R4379A (plates used '57 6-character dies) Class S - S000A, S00A0, S0A00, S00AA, S0AA0 to S3KF1 Class T - T000A, T00A0 to T71R3 Class U - U000A, U00A0, U0A00, U00AA to U77BU Class V - V000A, V00A0, V0A00 to V5H54 Class W - W000A, W00A0 to W86B1 (later plates used '57 5-character dies) Class Y - Y000A, Y00A0 to Y95S2 (later plates used '57 5-character dies) Class Z - Z000A to Z316M Class RZ - RZ00A Class SZ - SZ00A Class TZ - TZ00A Class UZ - UZ00A Class VZ - VZ00A Class WZ - WZ00A Class YZ - YZ00A Class ZZ - ZZ00A, ZZ0A0 to ZZ0L5 |
Class R, R000A format from Worthpoint Class R, R00A0 format from eBay user Vinylvish Class R, R0A00 format from Jeff Hinkle Class R, R00AA format from Jim Moini Class R, R0AA0 format from Clayton Moore Class R, R0A0A format from Bob Connison Class R, R6T0R format, '57 5-character dies from Worthpoint Class R, R0000A, '57 6-character dies from Worthpoint |
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Class S, S000A format from Bob Connison Class S, S00A0 format from Worthpoint Class S, S0A00 format from Bob Connison Class S, S00AA format from eBay user rqb507 Class S, S0AA0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class T, T000A format eBay seller Brushcreekstudios Class T, T00A0 format from Worthpoint |
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Class U, U000A format from Worthpoint Class U, U00A0 format from ebay user Tagshack Class U, U0A00 format from Worthpoint Class U, U00AA format from Worthpoint |
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Class V, V000A format Image needed Class V, V00A0 format from Worthpoint Class V, V0A00 format from pl8source |
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Class W, W000A format from Tom Firth Class W, W00A0 format '57 5-character dies from Clayton Moore |
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Class Y, Y000A format from Jeff Lesher Class Y, Y00A0 format Class Y, Y00A0 format '57 5-character dies from Rick Kretschmer |
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Class Z, Z000A format from John Willard |
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Classes RZ, SZ, TZ, UZ Images needed |
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Class VZ, VZ00A format from Clayton Moore |
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Classes WZ, YZ Images needed |
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Class ZZ, ZZ00A format from Rob Baran ZZ0A0 format Plate reads ZZ0L5 Dewey Fire Co., Hellertown |
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1957 Truck |
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Dark blue on yellow, map outline,
legend 57 then TRUCK flanked by keystones then PA. Expiration
5-31-58 in top border. All plates are 6 characters; however, first letter from R thru Z excluding X, not followed by Z
designates the weight classis for a 2-axle truck; first letter from R
thru Z excluding X, followed by Z designates the weight classis for a
3-axle truck, remaining characters will include
an additional letter. Plate measures 6" x 12".
Plates are issued as singles. Class R - R0000A, R000A0 Class S - S0000A Class T - T0000A Class U - U0000A Class V - V0000A Class W - W0000A Class Y - Y0000A Class Z - Z0000A Class RZ - RZ000A Class SZ - SZ000A Class TZ - TZ000A Class UZ - UZ000A Class VZ - VZ000A Class WZ - WZ000A Class YZ - YZ000A Class ZZ - ZZ000A |
Class R, R0000A format Sans Serif R from Bob Connison Class R, R000A0 format Serif R & B from Worthpoint |
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Class S from Bob Connison |
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Class T from Worthpoint |
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Class U from Suzelush1 |
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Class V from Worthpoint |
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Class W from Worthpoint |
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Class Y from Worthpoint |
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Sample from Paul Bagnarol |
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1958 - 1963 Truck, multi-year |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline, legend PA then TRUCK then 58, first use of a small keystone separator which is located between the 3rd and 4th character. Early plates had a tab slot to the left of 58 for a renewal tab which was never used. Annual validation sticker was issued for the upper left corner in place of the tabs. Plates measure 6" x 12". Weight letter classes, serial formatting and axle classes below:
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Class R, R00-00A format w/ slot Sans Serif R from Rob Baran Serif R from Chuck Sakryd Class R, R00-0A0 format w/ slot from Chuck Sakryd Class R, R00-0A0 format w/o slot from Chuck Sakryd Class R, R00-A00 format w/o slot from Chuck Sakryd |
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Class S, S00-00A format w/o slot from Pl8 Source Class S, S00-0A0 format w/o slot from Chuck Sakryd |
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Class U w/ slot Flat-bottom U from Jerry McCoy Class U w/o slot Round-bottom U from Rob Baran |
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Class Z w/ slot from Worthpoint Class Z w/o slot from Worthpoint |
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Class RZ w/ slot from Sal Dodd |
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Class UZ w/ slot from Peter Cohen |
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Class VZ w/ slot from Sal Dodd |
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Class WZ w/ slot from Sal Dodd |
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Class YZ w/o slot from Sal Dodd |
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Class ZZ w/ slot from Drewski Class ZZ w/o slot from John Willard |
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Class WT from Brandon Sowers |
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Class YT
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Class ZT w/o slot from Drew Steitz |
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Class YX w/slot from Sal Dodd |
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Class ZX, w/o slot from John Willard |
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1964 - 1967 Truck, multi-year |
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Yellow on dark blue, map outline, legend PA then TRUCK then 64, small keystone separator between the 3rd and 4th digit. Annual validation sticker was issued for the upper left corner. Plates measure 6" x 12". Weight classes R, S, T, U, V, W, Y, Z, UZ, VZ, WZ, YX, ZZ, WT, YT, ZT, YX, ZX. The WT, YT, ZT classes are for 3-axle truck tractors. The progression within weight classes R00-00A, R00-0A0, R00-A00.
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Class R, R00-00A format from Chuck Sakryd Class R, R00-0A0 format from Jeff Lawson Class R, R00-A00 format from Chuck Sakryd |
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Class S, S00-00A format from Chuck Sakryd Class S, S00-0A0 format from Chuck Sakryd |
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Class T from Rob Baran |
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Class U from Platedog |
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Class V from Chuck Sakryd |
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Class W from Worthpoint |
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Class Y from Worthpoint |
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Class Z from Drewski |
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Class RZ Image needed |
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Class SZ Image needed |
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Class TZ from Jeff Lesher |
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Class UZ Image needed |
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Class VZ from Jeff Lesher from Clayton Moore |
Image updated 9/3 |
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Class WZ anonymous ebay-er |
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Class YZ from Jeff Lesher |
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Class ZZ from Clayton Moore |
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Class WT from Drewski |
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Class YT, YT0-00A from WorthPoint Class YT, YT0-0A0 from Drewski |
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Class ZT
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Class ZX from Sal Dodd |
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1968 - 1971 Truck, multi-year |
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Dark blue on yellow, revised map outline, top legend COMMERCIAL (replacing TRUCK), bottom PENNSYLVANIA, embossed outline for sticker well lower left. Early plates had 68 etched into the sticker well with no sticker used in 68. A new plate serial coding system was introduced using CA-10000 as the starting point with C as a non-advancing character and the second letter always advancing last after the numbers. Plates authorized CA-10000 to CZ-99999. Plate serial numbers no longer represent weight classes. A small keystone separator was used between the 2-letter prefix and the 5-digit number. The weight class, number of axles and truck type, although they are still used, are no longer designated by the registration number.
Both the CC-39980 and CL-89915 plates are formatted similarly. |
from Steve Ondik from Chuck Sakryd |
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Error plate from Clayton Moore |
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Test plate
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1972 - 1977 Truck, multi-year |
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Yellow on dark blue, the map outline
has been replaced by a narrow embossed border, top legend COMMERCIAL, bottom
legend
PENNSYLVANIA, sticker wells upper left and right corners. Serial
coding again using CA-10000 as the starting point with C as a
non-advancing character and the second letter always advancing last
after the numbers. Plates authorized CA-10000 to CZ-99999. A small keystone separator was used between the
2-letter prefix and the 5-digit number.
Both the CC-76348 and CT-8531 plates are formatted similarly.
Prototype or test plate, note Pennsylvania and Commercial are reversed, no sticker wells.
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from Jeff Lawson
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Sample from Bob Connison |
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Prototype or test plate from Jerry McCoy |
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1978 - 1984 Truck, multi-year, renewable to 2000 |
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All new plates issued. Dark blue on yellow, top legend PENNSYLVANIA, bottom TRUCK, sticker wells upper left and right corners. Serial coding again using CA-10000 as the starting point with C as a non-advancing character and the second letter always advancing last after the numbers. After reaching CZ-99999, the series went to 10000-CA and progressed into the CC series. Format 1 CA-10000 to CZ-99999 Format 2 10000-CA into the CD series |
Format 1 from Worthpoint
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Format 2
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1984 - 2000 Truck, multi-year, renewable to 2002 |
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Yellow on dark blue, top legend TRUCK, bottom PENNSYLVANIA, sticker well in lower left corner. Serial coding starting 5 digits+CD as a continuation of 1978 to 1984 progression and ran into the CJ series where it was stopped and a new series starting at YA-00000, then ZA-00000. As best as I can remember, PennDOT claimed there was a computer issue with too many registrations starting with C. Format 1 CD etc. in suffix position as continuation of 1978 to 1984 progression to CJ in suffix position. Format 2 YA-00000 to ZV-99999
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Format 1
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Format 2, YA-00000 serial from Peter Clericuzio Format 2, ZA-00000 serial
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1999 - 2004 Truck, multi-year, renewable to present |
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Dark blue on white with fading bands of blue on top and yellow on bottom, YAA-0000 to YRR-9810 or above, dash separator, PENNSYLVANIA screened across top and TRUCK embossed along bottom. Sticker well upper left. Plates valid thru 2017 and likely beyond. Vanity plates on trucks appear to be issued on the passenger www base, and have limited weight restrictions. |
From Steve Ondik
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Remake of '78 base Truck from Bruce Bufalini |
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2005 - 2017 Truck, multi-year, renewable to present |
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Dark blue on white with solid bands of blue on top and yellow on bottom, YSA-0000 to YZZ-9999, then ZBA-0000 to ZKH-9999, keystone separator, PENNSYLVANIA screened across top and TRUCK embossed across bottom. Sticker well upper left. Plates valid thru 2017 and likely beyond. Plates are referred to by many as visitPA plates or solid band plates. PennDOT uses the term Family of Plates. At the end of 2016, PennDOT discontinued issuing validation stickers. Some 2017, and even 2018 stickers are in use but were issued before 2017. |
from Ryan Battin |
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Vanity plates on trucks appear to be issued on the passenger visitPA base, and have weight restrictions not exceeding 14,000 pounds. The plate to the right is the only vanity spotted with Truck as the legend. Information subject to verification. |
Vanity from Jordan Irazabal |
2017, Truck, multi-year |
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In December of 2016 PennDOT announced that by the middle of 2017, once the supply of the current plate stock runs out, they will begin issuing slightly redesigned plates. They look similar in design to the current plate but the sticker well where validation stickers were placed has been removed and the outline of a small Pennsylvania map has been put it its place. 2017 is a mixture of both variants. There is no prototype image of the Truck plate. Format 1 - up to ZKH-9999, same as older Truck plates on visitPA base, with sticker well, no sticker, no map. The ZKI prefix was not used. Note: Plates without the sticker well and without the map outline are not known to exist. Format 2 - ZKJ-0000, similar to Format 1 Truck plates on visitPA base but now without sticker well, and with a small map outline in its place. Plates first seen in mid-May of 2017. It has been noted that some plates in the ZM and ZPS series continue to use the same legend typeface, while other plates from the same series use the new typeface as described in Format 3 below. This suggests that at least two plate machines were in use. Format 3 - TRUCK legend uses a more rounded typeface. First seen on ZMW-5384 and ZPS-6398.
To Highs Page |
Format 1 |
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Format 2 from W. Young from Donald Harman |
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from Bill Southwick from Nick Santiago Error plate, visitPA in place of TRUCK from Danny Schell |
Images and photos are always welcome. Please send to:
John McDevitt or Jordan Irazabal