Shifter Boot Retainer Marking

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I was tearing down my Jeep, and noticed an interesting marking on the underside of the metal bracket that retains the shiftboot to the metal housing on the floorboard.

Here is a close up:

And here is a view with more of a perspective:

It's kinda hard to see, but there is a star burst looking shape imprinted into the metal. It was covered by paint, and I only noticed it when I was sanding it down to the bare metal. 

I was curious if anyone had seen this before, and if there was any meaning to this imprinted symbol.

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u-joint Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 02 Dec. 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote u-joint Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Shifter Boot Retainer Marking Posted: 29 Dec. 2011 at 10:51pm
	I do hope this is the right section... I was tearing down my Jeep, and noticed an interesting marking on the underside of the metal bracket that retains the shiftboot to the metal housing on the floorboard. Here is a close up: And here is a view with more of a perspective: It's kinda hard to see, but there is a star burst looking shape imprinted into the metal. It was covered by paint, and I only noticed it when I was sanding it down to the bare metal. I was curious if anyone had seen this before, and if there was any meaning to this imprinted symbol.
	1948 CJ2A - Engine # J201582 - ACM # 176172 (not running) 2008 JK Unlimited

garage gnome Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 12 Jan. 2011 Location: Western MA Status: Offline Points: 2834	Post Options Post Reply Quote garage gnome Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Dec. 2011 at 1:18am
	All my jeeps have it too... I think has to do with the way in which the plates were stamped out. Or just one of those unexplained Willys things.
	Nate 1953 3A, 1949 3A, 1947 2A, 1918 IHC Titan 10-20, 1905 IHC Famous, other hit n misses