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02-06-2012, 08:13 PM | #1 |
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Ford VIN "star" stamp
I'm needing a "star" stamp like Ford used at the beginning and end of its VINs.
Can anyone tell me where I might be able to buy one? Thanks, Jim |
02-06-2012, 08:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp
I can't help you but I have often wondered what the star represents. End of number sequence?
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02-06-2012, 08:21 PM | #3 | |
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Also by stamping a star at both ends of the VIN someone could not just add more digits and create their own unique number from an original.
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02-06-2012, 08:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp
Have one made
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02-06-2012, 08:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp
A little pricey, but here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-KR-Wils...5#ht_500wt_955
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02-06-2012, 08:30 PM | #6 |
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02-06-2012, 08:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp
Dennis,
Thanks for the contact info for Mark. How much is his? Jim |
02-06-2012, 09:03 PM | #8 | |
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FYI "The set will include numers and leter pictured with out the star." |
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02-06-2012, 09:10 PM | #9 |
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Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp
McMaster-Carr they sell all the stamps and a star, google for a place close to you ,,
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02-06-2012, 11:16 PM | #11 |
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Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp
McMaster-Carr has stamps all right, but will the six and nine be the correct Ford font? Also, notice that the number one character is the letter I.
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02-07-2012, 12:08 AM | #12 |
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02-07-2012, 12:43 AM | #13 |
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I don't know how much his are at the moment. I bought my set about 10 years ago and I think they were about $125.00.
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02-07-2012, 06:59 AM | #14 | |
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Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp
"... it states that the "new" digits appeared in the 1940 KRW catalog, so I'm assuming that cars earlier than '40 would be the old (common) style digits?"
Wrong conclusion. Number style changed in early 1931 during production of the Model A.
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02-07-2012, 01:30 PM | #16 |
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Anyone got the Ford Service Bulletin, Subject No. 6000 (Engine) Page 22
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02-07-2012, 02:30 PM | #17 |
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"Anyone got the Ford Service Bulletin, Subject No. 6000 (Engine) Page 22
so we can see when it was issued." The reference you are looking for is Page 542, February 1931. You can safely bet that "early 1931" is correct based on my having been around (and owned) numerous Model A's for quite a while and ... as a kicker ... have a 1932 transmission in my shop with the "new style" numbers clearly stamped.
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This guy makes a good set but he ain't cheep.
http://www.restostamps.com/ |
02-07-2012, 07:37 PM | #19 |
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wanna borrow one?
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02-08-2012, 08:05 AM | #20 |
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"wanna borrow one?"
Can't beat that. Nice work, B&C.
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02-08-2012, 09:47 AM | #21 |
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I appreciate all the help guys & the offer to borrow yours B&C. I just need a simple star, nothing 100% correct. I ordered one from McMaster Carr.
Thanks!! Jim |
02-08-2012, 10:38 AM | #22 |
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Got mine from McMaster Car Co I think it was ten bux and I dont have it here in front of me but i believe it is 1/4 inch
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Hi all; We in the Pacific NW buy our stamp sets from a fellow near Seattle; he advertizes in the Hemmings Model A Parts usually. Newc
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02-12-2012, 10:14 PM | #24 |
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Who is the guy in the NW? any details? |
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What size were the original ford stamps
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