BIG SHOCK on display engine

[Lawson Cox]

The engine stand builder is coming tomorrow for final fitting of the 60HP engine. I'm so glad that part of the project is nearing completion. The real shocker came when I took the proposed signage down to the trophy shop to get an estimate on making a couple of plaques to go on the stand, identifying the engine and listing the names of contributors of parts, etc. No way can I bear that much more expense. Gotta reduce the wording BIG TIME. 16¢ per letter, plus materials. I should have gone into the trophy shop business.

[woodiewagon46]

Lawson, I hear what you are saying, I tried to have one of those plastic signs that route away the top layer and it leaves the lettering. I was quoted $195 for a 10"x12" sign. Needless to say I walked out.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

The engine stand builder is coming tomorrow for final fitting of the 60HP engine. I'm so glad that part of the project is nearing completion. The real shocker came when I took the proposed signage down to the trophy shop to get an estimate on making a couple of plaques to go on the stand, identifying the engine and listing the names of contributors of parts, etc. No way can I bear that much more expense. Gotta reduce the wording BIG TIME. 16¢ per letter, plus materials. I should have gone into the trophy shop business.

What did you charge per hour when you were practicing law?

[russcc]

Good question Kube. The value is in the eyes of the beholder.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Lawson, Google something like this "in search of custom plaques and awards". All kinds of possibilities will come up at what I would consider to be reasonable prices.

[Lawson Cox]

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Originally Posted by Kube

What did you charge per hour when you were practicing law?

Hey Kube and Russcc:

As if it was any of your business, I'll 'splain it to you.

I probably should not post this, but I always just let it all hang out, knowing I will be judged for what I do or say, by some differently than others.

I was an insurance defense attorney. My firm was an insurance defense firm. Insurance companies are/were not known for paying their attorneys a lot of money. After some 20 plus years of practice we charged our clients $90.00 per hour. I made a nice living, but I didn't get rich by any stretch of the imagination.

I raised a family of three kids and put them all through college without taking out any student loans. We had all three in college for two years at the same time, in state sponsored colleges, not private schools.

We supported the wife's mother for the most part for many years, plus probably one of the wife's sisters as well. The last 5-7 normally productive years of my life I was totally unable to work due to health problems.

I have never owned a stable of vintage cars like many on this forum. Two is the most I ever owned. I restored all of the cars I've owned myself. I've never been able to pay to have them restored. The only new cars I've ever driven were company cars before I went into private practice.

I was raised on Proverbs 22:1 "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches and loving favor more than silver or gold". I have never been motivated by money like one fellow who ran off with $400K belonging to "a big Ford club" a few years back, or what's his name, that recently bilked so many on his investors with the BitCoin fraud.

So, I appreciate every even small part that others have contributed to this project engine I'm building for the Ford Foundation museum. I even appreciate the $25.00 that was contributed by a fellow with a rather large fleet of restored cars. I'm trying to acknowledge all of the contributors on a plaque attached to the engine stand, but that costs money, which runs low many times, unfortunately.

Now, as we used to say as kids "Put that in your pipe and smoke it."

Go ahead and hit "Post", Lawson

[tubman]

A "poor lawyer"? Now I've heard everything.

[Lawson Cox]

Originally Posted by tubman

A "poor lawyer"? Now I've heard everything.

Yep, poor, money wise, but I do have a clear conscience.

[Lanny]

With this thread, and you possibly posting another thread asking
if there are any members here that would possibly give you a good
deal on making a couple of plaques to go on the engine stand...





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[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Hey Kube and Russcc:

As if it was any of your business, I'll 'splain it to you.

...I even appreciate the $25.00 that was contributed by a fellow with a rather large fleet of restored cars...

"even"?

Shame on him, right?

[glennpm]

Regarding, "Gotta reduce the wording BIG TIME. 16¢ per letter, plus materials. I should have gone into the trophy shop business" you have to consider setup time, the tools and materials that the sign shop uses and their specialty.

My wife is a Calligrapher and people were always and still do underestimate the work involved. I used to experience the same thing as an engineering consultant in my company, "this would be easy for you" and therefore didn't want to pay in chargeable time for way less time then they could or would be able to do.

Glenn

[rotorwrench]

Do they have to be engraved plaques? A framed printed document may work just as well.

I'm afraid that nothing has escaped the affects of inflation.

Discussions about old Ford car stuff should be more civil too.

[19Fordy]

Rotorwrench has a great idea.
Go with a nicely framed printed document on high quality paper.
It will look just fine and dandy.
Also, try Googling "engraved plaques".

[rockfla]

One can find some pretty nice "fonts" in word. Then you can get some nice resume' paper OR even nice cotton paper at Office Depot and print your own paper type plaque. Then a nice frame at Hobby Lobby and your golden!!! Good work and project Lawson and will be a great addition to the Foundation Museum and to always be remembered!!!

[Lawson Cox]

Originally Posted by rockfla

One can find some pretty nice "fonts" in word. Then you can get some nice resume' paper OR even nice cotton paper at Office Depot and print your own paper type plaque. Then a nice frame at Hobby Lobby and your golden!!! Good work and project Lawson and will be a great addition to the Foundation Museum and to always be remembered!!!

Thanks Robert, but I don't feel a framed document would look appropriate hanging on this nice type display. I'm not rich, but I'm not cheezie either.

[slowforty]

For what it is worth.

"A Clear Conscience Makes A Good Pillow"

[19Fordy]

Lawson, after all the work and frustration you have endured to build your display engine, spend the extra dough to get whatever plaque you desire as a tribute. The cost will soon be forgotten the very first time you see the entire display - just the way you planned - and it will endure for many, many years giving enjoyment to others. After our dad died my brother and I paid about $1000 to have a bronze plaque cast as part of a memorial to remember our dad. It was worth it. No regrets. Do what you feel is right. It's part of your contribution to your flathead legacy and footprint.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

After our dad died my brother and I paid about $1000 to have a bronze plaque cast as part of a memorial to remember our dad. It was worth it. No regrets. Do what you feel is right. It's part of your contribution to your flathead legacy and footprint.

[Model51]

Lawson, since it's your project and you are paying you should do whatever makes you happy.
I've a good luck creating a Word document with a font which looks good. Then I had it printed at the local copy shop on high quality cardstock. Then I made a thin clear plastic cover the same size as the certificate and drilled small holes in the corners. Got the plastic (acrylic actually) sheet at the hardware store. Punched matching holes in the paper and used fancy brass screws to fasten the paper and cover to a slightly larger peice of walnut. This made a very nice certificate. Just an idea for you to consider.

[TJ]

I would check with the Foundation to see if they have a shop in the Auburn area that they use for signs/plaques. Possibly cheaper. If it's a donation I suspect you can write it off your income tax as a donation as it's a 501C-3 (non profit)entity.