There is absolutely no doubt my ford sign is original . I bought it along with many other Ford items that had been passed down from there grandfather who owned a Ford dealership long ago see the pictures . As far as lines or marks under the Makers mark they must have been there prior to it being stamped. However you believe what you want to believe but maybe research this sign on major auction houses and you will see that originals have these same markings .

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