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Old Apr 6, 2019 | 08:35 PM
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1949 panel van

Found a1949 ford panel van,and on each corner of the roof was an indention of circles. Like to know what they are for
 
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Old Apr 6, 2019 | 11:30 PM
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We need pictures.

First wild guess without pictures, lights once were there?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 01:42 AM
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Welcome Quazy,
Pictures would be very helpful, but being your first post you can't do it yet. Need four more posts I think. What is the approximate size and shape of the indentations? Are they symmetrical? Are there any holes?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 08:02 AM
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Looks like they are 8 or 9 " around, it looked like there were holes but welded up.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 09:20 AM
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Ambulance or emergency lights of some kind?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 10:09 AM
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Maybe some sort of roof racks to carry ladders or long lumber not able to fit inside..
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 11:58 AM
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Unless there are similar features on the rear of the roof to indicate a roof rack, I'm inclined to go with emergency vehicle lighting too.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 12:08 PM
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Unless there are similar features on the rear of the roof to indicate a roof rack, I'm inclined to go with emergency vehicle lighting too.
He did say each corner of the roof..
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
He did say each corner of the roof..
You are absolutely correct. In that case a roof rack or emergency lights to the rear too. I'd check for any remnants of wiring.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 03:54 PM
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Could be why they had such a big footprint too 8"-9"
 
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Could have had a rack bolted to the roof.



 
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