What's this thingy?

[Lizbeth]

I'm getting ready to get ready to paint the Boler. What's this plaque? I suppose in 1979 it said something important? Note the nice even rivet job?

[Donna D.]

Something to cover the mail slot

Oh, I know...it's a hole to deliver pizza's...and the owner's went on a diet

Okay, so I don't have a clue

[Frederick L. Simson]

What's this plaque?

Expendable

[Chester Taje]

I think it said Boler.Just checked mine and it does say Boler Made by Neonex

[CharlynnT]

Boler by Neonex

That way you know about when made, and where made: Calgary

[Lizbeth]

So mine would say; Boler Edmonton?

Yes it's expendable Fred but I was curious about what it's purpose was. If the holes weren't drilled so crooked I would do something fun with it but the holes bug me.

Eric just said "It should say Boler Lakewood".

[Frederick L. Simson]

Eric just said "It should say Boler Lakewood".

[Gina D.]

It's the peranglesnork.

Do not remove it. It is a very important safety apparatus.

I can't tell you what for, (If I did I would have to shoot you) but just don't remove it, or you'll be really sorry.

[Gerry]

I have a 1980, 13ft. Boler and I can just make out the word Voyager on this plate to the left of the door

[pjanits]

I think it's supposed to say Lizbeth's Boler

[Frederick L. Simson]

How about:
<span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">Wipe Your Feet</span>

[Lew King]

get a brass plaque the same size as the inside of the thingie and have engraved on it your name or trailer name or some such item that way it has a use

Lew

[Brian B-P]

Here's my badge, on my 1979 B1700RGH built by Vanguard Trailers in Winfield, B.C.:




It is one of the rare references to Neonex on the trailer and it's documentation, and the only rendition of that logo which is more permanent than the side decals, but it doesn't provide the actual manufacturing company name (Neonex's Vanguard operation), or the plant location.

Mine is moulded in plastic so the text and graphic appear in relief - this will never fade away to a blank. I just noticed that it is held on by no less than three rivets; obviously, someone in Winfield thought that this was a critical component!

Someone I met years ago ran a sign shop, and had the facilities to make plastic badges like the ones used on cars. He made a custom badge for his Plymouth Volare in the same script style, but showing his name instead. Since the original information is gone, I think Pete is on the right track - how about a custom owner's plaque instead?

By the way, my Boler is not orange: the plaque is just mounted on the stripe above the belly joint.

And did everyone notice, at the bottom of Lizbeth's photo, the round ghosts of the stickers which are the subject of Kevin's topic, Is there Any Value in the CSA stickers?

[Lizbeth]

And did everyone notice, at the bottom of Lizbeth's photo, the round ghosts of the stickers which are the subject of Kevin's topic, [b]Is there Any Value in the CSA stickers?

I was going to mention that. I removed mine with a razor blade, it's so nice and shiny where the stickers protected the gel coat. I guess I'm in big trouble now.

The picture also shows some of the epoxied in holes from door hasp someone had installed several times up and down the door.

[KevinDR]

OK Lisbeth, JUST wait 50 years from now, MY trailer will have the faded stickers and Your's won't Mine may be worth more....you know, just like keeping the price tag and the original box from your Barbie dolls or GI JOE.

[Lizbeth]

Kevin, there wasn't much left of mine to leave original. So I feel safe having removed the stickers. I'm sure it didn't decrease the value because according to the insurance company it had none.

[Benny K]

Boler by Neonex

That way you know about when made, and where made: Calgary

Well, don`t be fooled by labels....My 1974 Honey has a silver sticker on it that reads "Built with Pride" NEONEX .......my cupboard door label reads "manufactured by Boler Manufacturing, 770 Dufferin Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba.......sooooo! ...Moral of the story is that not all Neonex trailers were built in Cow town....oops...Calgary!......Benny

[Alf S.]

I just got back from the local Trophy/Awards shop. They are engraving a plaque to fit in the space in your photo. I chickened out on the "WIPE YOUR FEET". I opted for boler/VOYAGEUR as close to origonal as poss. Cost $8.00 Canadian + taxes. Regards Alf S. (North shore of Lake Erie)