Original Chassis Plate Etching

FatBoy · #1 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 06:25 AM

Hi,
I want to etch my VIN plate with my chassis number in the original style. Can anyone tell me how is was done and is there a way to replicate it without buying a special tool?
My current one is stamped and it looks a little heavy handed.
Thanks,
Paul

eschaider · #2 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 08:46 AM

Paul,

I believe the originals were hand stamped one character/digit at a time using alpha numeric machinist's punches. I have been around several original 289s recently and one original 427. I did not look at the 427's plate but the 289s were both hand stamped.

Ed

428street · #3 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 08:58 AM

All the original plates I have seen on 427's "appear" to be all hand written with some type of etching tool.

FatBoy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 428street

All the original plates I have seen on 427's "appear" to be all hand written with some type of etching tool.

That's what I've seen.

1985 CCX · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 09:22 AM

An original with a stamp has been replicated.....
Etching was the way of the 60's...........

289 engine ID may have been stamped though?

A98Coupe · #6 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 03:57 PM

Paul,

Car's manufactured by AC Cars Ltd in England were stamped. When the SC's were completed by Shelby, the chassis plates were scribed. I've got a photo to prove it.