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Old 01-21-2019, 05:13 PM
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blocks with numbers to mark cars?
I wanted to find out what the correct name is for the blocks with numbers that used to mark cars at repair shops. This is the block they put on the roof of the car. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

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Most places use plastic "car hats" which are magnetic on the bottom.

I assume they don't work well on 'Vettes or cars with aluminum roof panels.
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
Most places use plastic "car hats" which are magnetic on the bottom.
Thanks. Are they worth much? The body shop left 2 of them in my car. I called and told them about it but haven't received a call back.
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Hey, it was an Interesting car-related question I could answer.

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Thanks. Are they worth much? The body shop left 2 of them in my car. I called and told them about it but haven't received a call back.
The retail price on the net seems to be about $10 each.
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What is this thread all about, anyway?
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Originally Posted by anoop
Thanks. Are they worth much? The body shop left 2 of them in my car. I called and told them about it but haven't received a call back.
You know where the body shop is, right? Just drop them off

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You know where the body shop is, right? Just drop them off
I do but it's not convenient for me to go there.
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Originally Posted by Midnight Mystery
What is this thread all about, anyway?
I was trying to find out the correct name for these things which I encountered at body shop and which they accidentally left in the back of my car.
https://www.sidsavage.com/category/service-car-hats
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It's an actual "hat", pretty cool then!
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Umm, what? And why post twice?

I think this topic is dead anyway
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