Avanti escutcheons ID?

[r1lark]

See picture below...............I was told these are door/window handle escutcheons for an Avanti. Received four of them with some other Studebaker parts. They are 2-1/8" diameter, stamped anodized aluminum. What I can't figure out is why is the back side look 'crimped over' ?  Is that how these were made, or has someone 'modified' these for some reason?

Thanks in advance for any help with this.

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[Gunslinger]

It could be part of the fabrication process or done that way to keep them from spinning against the vinyl covering of the door panel.  

[bob caser]

The attached might answer your question. The plastic insert goes between the escutcheon and the door panel.

Bob Caser

[r1lark]

Thanks Bob! So they are crimped like that from the factory. I appreciate very much you taking the time to dig the escutcheon out, take the pic, and post it. 

[bob caser]

Not a problem , Paul. Remember we go way back together, with these Studebakers.

Bob

 

[r1lark]

That's right!