The Ford Barn

Ed Northrop · 12-30-2013, 07:25 PM

I see you can buy engine and frame stamps, I thought it was not legal to re stamp a motor or frame.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-30-2013, 08:54 PM

I agree with 1930 coupe. It's illegal if you are trying to defraud, but if you are doing it to restore, I'd say fine, do it and say nothing.

wrndln · 12-30-2013, 08:57 PM

I agree with 1930 coupe and Tom.
Rusty Nelson

Purdy Swoft · 12-30-2013, 09:28 PM

I also agree!!!

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-31-2013, 02:47 AM

How tall are the Ford number stamps? I almost bought a new set today, BUT they were only 1/4" tall.
Wanna' hear STUPID? I sed to myself, "Self, why are there ONLY 9 stamps in the little box"?-----A voice behind me, "Just turn the 6 over, & it's a 9"!-----"OH!" bILL w.

Purdy Swoft · 12-31-2013, 11:58 AM

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I got a set of number stamps at Harbor Freight. I havent tried using them and don't know if they are the correct size for model A use. I think that they are 1/4 inch.

CarlG · 12-31-2013, 12:07 PM

Over in the swap meet there is an ad for engine stamps that are the correct size and font also includes the star, dash, etc. (Not my ad)

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ghlight=stamps

karasmer · 12-31-2013, 12:17 PM

Do these modern stamps have the correct font?

woodiewagon46 · 12-31-2013, 12:55 PM

You can purchase Ford stamps from a company called Resto Stamps. They have the "star", the "dash" and the unique 6, and both versions of the 9.

Purdy Swoft · 12-31-2013, 01:10 PM

Better hurry up and get a set before the engine stamp police make them unavailable.

ronn · 12-31-2013, 01:47 PM

nothing is illegal if you pay enough taxes..............

Mitch//pa · 12-31-2013, 02:03 PM

OMG were all gonna go to jail for the new year

i am bringing my model A file

Bob Johnson · 12-31-2013, 02:26 PM

I have checked out all of the reproduction stamp sets with the original stampings. I have not found a set that is an exact match to the original stampings. There are some that are real close but none that are exact.

Bob

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-31-2013, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

I got a set of number stamps at Harbor Freight. I havent tried using them and don't know if they are the correct size for model A use. I think that they are 1/4 inch.

BUT, are they in Mandarin Chinese & you cain't tell right side up from nuthing?? Meybe Peppermint Patti kin read them Bill W.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-31-2013, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

OMG were all gonna go to jail for the new year

i am bringing my model A file

Gotcha' covered, Kid, jist bought a set uf jeweler's FILES,---- Don't call me, I'll call you
Dad W.

jkeesey · 12-31-2013, 03:50 PM

Having the stamps is 100% legal, using them is not. Just like having a gun that can blow somebodies head clean off their shoulders is legal, but doing so is not.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-31-2013, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkeesey

Having the stamps is 100% legal, using them is not. Just like having a gun that can blow somebodies head clean off their shoulders is legal, but doing so is not.

Jkeesey, BUT, Ol' Bill's GLOCK cain't READ! But it sure can TALK!
Buster T.

Barry B./ Ma. · 12-31-2013, 04:34 PM

McMaster Carr has the number stamps including the star and they are excellent quality, the Harbor Freight stamps don't compare.

Larry Seemann · 12-31-2013, 06:10 PM

I'm not going to get into the question of legality but my friend Mark sells the correct stamps - the right size and font - and has for years. I've never heard a complaint. I own a set and they look perfect to me. You can contact him with questions: [email protected]

12-30-2013, 07:25 PM	#1
Ed Northrop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naples, New York Posts: 182	engine stamps I see you can buy engine and frame stamps, I thought it was not legal to re stamp a motor or frame.

12-30-2013, 08:54 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: engine stamps I agree with 1930 coupe. It's illegal if you are trying to defraud, but if you are doing it to restore, I'd say fine, do it and say nothing.

12-30-2013, 08:57 PM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: engine stamps I agree with 1930 coupe and Tom. Rusty Nelson

12-30-2013, 09:28 PM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: engine stamps I also agree!!!

12-31-2013, 02:47 AM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: engine stamps How tall are the Ford number stamps? I almost bought a new set today, BUT they were only 1/4" tall. Wanna' hear STUPID? I sed to myself, "Self, why are there ONLY 9 stamps in the little box"?-----A voice behind me, "Just turn the 6 over, & it's a 9"!-----"OH!" bILL w. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

12-31-2013, 11:58 AM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: engine stamps Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I got a set of number stamps at Harbor Freight. I havent tried using them and don't know if they are the correct size for model A use. I think that they are 1/4 inch.

12-31-2013, 12:07 PM	#7
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: engine stamps Over in the swap meet there is an ad for engine stamps that are the correct size and font also includes the star, dash, etc. (Not my ad) https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ghlight=stamps __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club Last edited by CarlG; 12-31-2013 at 12:22 PM. Reason: add info

12-31-2013, 12:17 PM	#8
karasmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 594	Re: engine stamps Do these modern stamps have the correct font?

12-31-2013, 12:55 PM	#9
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: engine stamps You can purchase Ford stamps from a company called Resto Stamps. They have the "star", the "dash" and the unique 6, and both versions of the 9.

12-31-2013, 01:10 PM	#10
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: engine stamps Better hurry up and get a set before the engine stamp police make them unavailable.

12-31-2013, 01:47 PM	#11
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,787	Re: engine stamps nothing is illegal if you pay enough taxes..............

12-31-2013, 02:03 PM	#12
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: engine stamps OMG were all gonna go to jail for the new year i am bringing my model A file

12-31-2013, 02:26 PM	#13
Bob Johnson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 978	Original font I have checked out all of the reproduction stamp sets with the original stampings. I have not found a set that is an exact match to the original stampings. There are some that are real close but none that are exact. Bob

12-31-2013, 03:50 PM	#16
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: engine stamps Having the stamps is 100% legal, using them is not. Just like having a gun that can blow somebodies head clean off their shoulders is legal, but doing so is not.

12-31-2013, 04:34 PM	#18
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: engine stamps McMaster Carr has the number stamps including the star and they are excellent quality, the Harbor Freight stamps don't compare.

12-31-2013, 06:10 PM	#19
Larry Seemann Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spokane, WA. Posts: 496	Re: engine stamps I'm not going to get into the question of legality but my friend Mark sells the correct stamps - the right size and font - and has for years. I've never heard a complaint. I own a set and they look perfect to me. You can contact him with questions: [email protected] __________________ Larry Seemann Last edited by Larry Seemann; 01-01-2014 at 06:36 PM.