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mbflemingkf

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Source for embossing data plates?
« on: October 13, 2013, 09:41:03 AM »
Anyone have a source for embossing (reverse stamping) the engine, gen, and starter data plates?  I tried AG Backeast, but they want $60 to emboss 7 numbers which seems a bit high to me.  I do want it to look original so engraving is out of the question.

Also, anyone have a source for the brass drive nails holding these tags on?  I found stainless steel on e-bay so may go that direction if brass isn't available. 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190918097067?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Couldn't find at Restoration Specialities who I normally go to for clips, etc.

Thanks.
« Last Edit: October 13, 2013, 11:33:03 AM by mbflemingkf »
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Re: Source for embossing data plates?
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2013, 07:35:26 AM »
Check with Mark Steel.  I think he was making Engine data plates.
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Re: Source for embossing data plates?
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2013, 07:50:32 AM »

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Re: Source for embossing data plates?
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2013, 09:15:16 AM »
Harbor Freight had some reverse stamp kits at one time that allowed stamping on the backside.  It's been a few years since I saw them.
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Re: Source for embossing data plates?
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2013, 09:19:15 AM »
Quick look at their website right now I didn't see them, but they have regular stamps.  Regular stamps will work from behind if you only need 1, 8, 0, A, H, I, M, O, T, U, V, W, X, Y. 
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