John_Mc Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Guys I'm going to replicate the original owners name plate that Ford would send out after you filled out the form at the back of the owner's manual. The idea was that it was stuck in the middle of the dashboard. I'm trying to have one reproduced, not with my name, but the name of the original owner. Problem is I need a good sharp picture of one of an untouched original. Any post a picture? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 John, since you're so involved in Lincolns, you undoubtedly know more than I. But, to save you effort and money, is there a chance that some NOS blank name plates exist among Lincoln collectors? Think of the work you'll save if you can find one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I believe that Lincoln (and Cadillac) ordered the nameplates from a separate company. Nameplates and font were identical, just the marque logos differed. I've seen the Lincoln versions as well as the Cadillac. When I acquired a 1964 60S Fleetwood in **1970** as a daily driver, a friend who owned a Cadillac-Olds dealership ordered one for me. Upon receipt, the nameplate company's name was on the envelope and I ordered another for my 1939 Cadillac 75. I believe I have that envelope (Lord knows why!) in my files, but I can't get to it for a day or two. I have no idea if they're still in business 47 years later. Please send me a PM if you'd like me to exhume that envelope--I know where it is, but I'll be away for 24 hours. My garbage memory tells me as I type this that the company's name was "Exclusively Yours." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 If you just want a shiny plate with your name on it a trophy shop can fix you up in jig time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 All of my O'Daily genes are fighting hard against my O'Brien genes to contain myself on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 12 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: John, since you're so involved in Lincolns, you undoubtedly know more than I. But, to save you effort and money, is there a chance that some NOS blank name plates exist among Lincoln collectors? Think of the work you'll save if you can find one! 12 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: John, since you're so involved in Lincolns, you undoubtedly know more than I. But, to save you effort and money, is there a chance that some NOS blank name plates exist among Lincoln collectors? Think of the work you'll save if you can find one! Yes, that would be great but where to find one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 3 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: All of my O'Daily genes are fighting hard against my O'Brien genes to contain myself on this one. ..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 On 8/17/2017 at 2:47 PM, Rusty_OToole said: If you just want a shiny plate with your name on it a trophy shop can fix you up in jig time. The last thing I'd want is something with MY name on it. The original owner's name needs to be on the plaque. And here is the final result. A club member in Denver has produced several of them. They are an exact reproduction of the original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 John, that's great! That shows the importance of clubs, and networking to help each other out in our hobby. What is the emblem on the left side of the plaque? An old knight's helmet, as Lincoln used in the 1950's? And just for our education, do you know what years Lincoln offered this style of plaque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) John, it's the Lincoln star and my car is a 1961 model. I was able to trace the original owner's relatives down from an old insurance card from 1968 smashed in the back of the glovebox. It's actually an amazing story that unfolded. Let me attach a different angled picture so that it shows more clearly. And yes, without my advise and efforts from fellow members, where would this hobby be????? Also, I'm pretty sure the knight's head went away with the '58 models. Edited April 16, 2018 by John_Mc (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 This 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is long sold, but an excellent presentation of one of Cadillac's finest postwar models: https://www.leftcoastclassics.com/1966-cadillac-fleetwood/ It clearly shows the original owner's nameplate on the dash. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 The same was used through at least 1967. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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