Rockne33DLXRoadster Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 finaly I found a repro data plate for my car. unfortunately seller forgot to stamp the numbers in. so I have to do it by myself. anyone knows the correct number size for 1933 Rockne? Thank you Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JWJr Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 On my late 1932 65 the blank pad behind the number is 7/16" tall and the numbers themselves are 3/8" tall. The font of the numbers is unusual to me. The 1 looks like an upper case i and the 6 looks like a lower case b. I thought it was a mistake or they had broken a die until i saw a picture of a similar one online. If needed i can take a picture of mine and post it but it may take a day or two. Thanks, JWJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightcoupe Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, JWJr said: "The 1 looks like an upper case i and the 6 looks like a lower case b. I thought it was a mistake or they had broken a die until i saw a picture of a similar one online. " Yep! The upper case "I" for a 1 and the 6 for a lower case B was always standard practice for Studebaker throughout their production. Heaven knows why. The detail in this example is difficult to see after 84 years. No I's or B's in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37S2de Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 The last reproduction number plate that I used on an antique Studebaker I had to have engraved so the upper case "I" and the lower case "b" would appear correct. I looked for years trying to find stamp sets that would have those characters, and finally gave up. All the stamp sets I looked at had all upper case letters, and the "I" didn't have a cap or foot on it. I'd also note that if you have a nine in your number, that it is like the lower case "b" used for the six, but with the straight leg on the other side, of course. There are some engraving methods that look more like stamping a than others. You have to be real specific with the engraver on what you need. I went to four shops before one agreed to my requirements. I don't know how plentiful those Rockne plates are, but I got my last Studebaker plate from the LaVines and I don't think they have my style anymore. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockne33DLXRoadster Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Thank you, i think i will compare the Numbers on the Plate you send, with the numbers on frame. It is no problem for me to digitize them in correct size and shape and engrave them as long i have the look of the correct number as template. The Data Plate is for sale on ebay, but for $185 each i do not like to make a fault.... Thank you Joe Edited May 12, 2017 by Rockne33DLXRoadster (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JWJr Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Here is the photo showing the odd 1 and 6. Hope this helps. Thanks, JWJr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockne33DLXRoadster Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Thank you. Now i need a "7" and "0" and can stamp the plate. Anyone please have photo of these numbers? Thank you so much Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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