Nicholas Studer
PCS Elected Director 2022-2025
The ~1964 photo of the ambulance from Post #23, shows what I was previously told existed on the front bumper - a sign with the Dutchess County Ambulance & First Aid Association. This association was one of the first standards-producing groups, and developed an early "EMT" curriculum.
I got in touch with a company that makes custom license plate toppers and had a few made up with the logo. (I suspected they didn't shell out the cash for a cast sign.) From the ~1964 photo, and what I was told - it was most likely one of these with the "stick" bent 90 degrees due to how low the "lollipop" is compared to the headlights. Not also the rub marks on the lip behind the hole in the bumper - not consistent with just a metal screw/post. I think it turned out nice enough, wasn't too expensive either. Now to bend it right and not damage it...
I got in touch with a company that makes custom license plate toppers and had a few made up with the logo. (I suspected they didn't shell out the cash for a cast sign.) From the ~1964 photo, and what I was told - it was most likely one of these with the "stick" bent 90 degrees due to how low the "lollipop" is compared to the headlights. Not also the rub marks on the lip behind the hole in the bumper - not consistent with just a metal screw/post. I think it turned out nice enough, wasn't too expensive either. Now to bend it right and not damage it...