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I am trying to bring my 53 3100, back to original. Down to the correct Truck ID, Generator and Starter ID tags. I have all of the original and replacement tags. Just need to have them stamped correctly. Would like to have them done right. Has anybody had this done for them professionally? If so, I would appreciate any information that you could give me. I bought one set of stamps from ebay. They were advertised as 1/8". However, when they arrived, they were in MM. I just don't want to stamp my tags with Chinese crap.
Thanks for your time and efforts, in advance.
Rugo
53 Chevy 3100
Smoke if you gottem. If you haven't gottem, I know where you can gettum.
Steve Rugg
53 3100
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | You haven't solved this problem yet? I've been counting on you to find a solution for me!
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I'd look at other restored trucks and take digital photos of the plates you need to stamp. Also check out VCCA Vintage Chevrolet Club of America's website and see what they offer. You could try emailing or calling Chevs of the 40s, as they sell all this stuff and may have some info for you.
Last edited by JiMerit; 07/07/2009 2:11 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | Thanks for the responses.
OldSub, you are right, I have not yet solved the ID plate stamping, to my satisfaction. My factory ID plate on my 53 3100, looks different from the reproductions. The place that you are supposed to stamp the numbers and letters, is much narrower. The 1/8" inch stamps you bought would have probably worked. Ken, was able to find a set of numbers at an auction. Still need numbers. I bought, what was advertised as 1/8" set, on ebay. Now the big task, is find a slightly smaller size for the genetator and starter. JiMerit, I appreciate the advice, concerning Chev's of 40's. I have actually been there about this very subject. As a matter of fact, that is where I bought one of the ID plates that I have. The other from Jim Carter. Both look identical. They don't seem to know anything about stamping them. I think that the VCCA is a very good idea. I think that I will do some investigating, on their site.
Thanks again for the ideas. OldSub, In will try not to let you down. Will try to get to the bottom of this ID stamping.
Rugo
53 3100
Smokem if you gottem. If you haven't gottem, I know where you can gettum.
Steve Rugg
53 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 546 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 546 | McMaster-Carr has steel number and letter stamps in a variety of sizes.
"Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just leave me alone, you're starting to freak me out."
1957 GMC 150
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | jmoore, thanks for the tip. I will check out there site, as soon as get done resonding.
Rugo,
53 3100
Smokem if you gottem. I you haven't gottem, I know where you can gettum.
Steve Rugg
53 3100
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