pughs Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 I am looking for a set of serial number punches with a font that matches the one shown below. It was used on Studebaker on late 30's and early forties serial plates as well as some other cars. I only need the numbers, not the alphabet. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Unfortunately, that does not exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Please explain. The numbers were stamped using something. I know that at least one other car manufacturer used this same font. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 You will need to get some custom hand stamps made. You can photograph what you have and take measurements to use as artwork and submit it to a company that does that work, like this one: https://www.infinitystamps.com/collections/handheld-stamps-for-metal Expect to pay a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE SOTO Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Look up the various HARLEY DAVIDSON stamps. They use a flat side "6" & "9" Might be what you need 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 8:39 PM, pughs said: Please explain. The numbers were stamped using something. I know that at least one other car manufacturer used this same font. "a set of serial number punches with a font that matches the one shown below" Studebaker clubs and owners have been trying to find a match for the font used at the factory for decades. No such luck. People end up going with whatever the local trophy-shop/ engraver has that is "close" and official inspectors, never having seen the correct font, don't know the difference and approve the inspection/verification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 I had already made a "close facsimile" serial plate and passed inspection but would really like to be able to make an accurate reproduction. I guess that I will have to have a custom stamp made if I want to pursue this. Thanks to all who replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13Caddy2 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I took my Studebaker plate to my jeweler-he had a computer program that got mine close---Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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