Wanted: bridge plate

[NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)]

Hi,
any one know where to get Bridge Sign (also called a bridge plate) 7-1/2″ diameter metal disc?
thanks
eric

[Michael R.]

Eric, are you looking for the stamped version with the raised edge?

[NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)]

Originally Posted by Michael R.

Eric, are you looking for the stamped version with the raised edge?

i dont know what should i use for a Canadian willys 1942 i think is the raised edge i see on ww2 pic !

[Michael R.]

You could look at the thread from 2013 where Derk D was looking for a plate... some discussion there. Search ‘bridge plate’ in ‘For Sale - Wanted’.

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[Owen Evans]

Also a small amount of info here, about half way down the page:

https://captainstevens.com/military/mv/mvmarkings/

I made my own (flat type, without the raised edge) for my Cab11 Chev.....some mush on Ebay was selling laser-cut steel discs, which helped!

Owen.

[chris vickery]

Just cut one out yourself from flat plate stock.

[NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

Just cut one out yourself from flat plate stock.

for the price and the shipping cost maybe

[Robert Bergeron]

I used the bottom of a metal coffee can for my 1944 GPW. … $0 … Maxwell House .

[Bob Carriere]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19459034470...YAAOSwbZpe31zw

Bottom off an old Olive Drab paint can would do fine..... says me who got one at a flea market for $7.00 CDN.

[NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)]

Hi,
so the right size is 7 1/2 or 9 inc

[NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)]

Originally Posted by NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)

Hi,
so the right size is 7 1/2 or 9 inc

Hi anyone know if the right size is 7 1/2 or 9 in.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by NORTH-SHORE(CANADA)

Hi anyone know if the right size is 7 1/2 or 9 in.

My bold:

"In order to help bridge sentries determine the weight of vehicles wanting to cross them, bridging discs were added to Canadian vehicles. These discs were 6 inches in diameter, painted yellow, bearing black numbers which indicated the weight class of the vehicles. The discs could either be a metal plate attached to the vehicle or else painted directly onto the vehicle. They were usually located on the right front fender, though on many vehicles the disc replaced the right front headlight. Vehicles pulling trailers would have two numbers, one indicated the weight class of the vehicle only, the other the weight class of both vehicle and trailer."
From: https://www.canadiansoldiers.com/veh...lemarkings.htm

[Lynn Eades]

I have a kiwi one, early 70s vintage. It happens to be 9 inch dia.