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Harrison · 02-06-2012, 08:13 PM

I'm needing a "star" stamp like Ford used at the beginning and end of its VINs.

Can anyone tell me where I might be able to buy one?

Thanks, Jim

Shadetree · 02-06-2012, 08:19 PM

I can't help you but I have often wondered what the star represents. End of number sequence?

Shadetree

Scott H · 02-06-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadetree

I can't help you but I have often wondered what the star represents. End of number sequence?

Shadetree

I think it was a security thing. Its pretty easy for anyone to come up with number stamps, but a bit more challenging to get a star.
Also by stamping a star at both ends of the VIN someone could not just add more digits and create their own unique number from an original.

bart78 · 02-06-2012, 08:24 PM

Have one made

4dFord/SC · 02-06-2012, 08:25 PM

A little pricey, but here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-KR-Wils...5#ht_500wt_955

roadster36 · 02-06-2012, 08:30 PM

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Contact Mark Eckerich 509 747 4609. I bought mine from him years ago. He sells a nice product. -Dennis

Harrison · 02-06-2012, 08:41 PM

Dennis,

Thanks for the contact info for Mark. How much is his?

Jim

35 Ford · 02-06-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

A little pricey, but here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-KR-Wils...5#ht_500wt_955

FYI "The set will include numers and leter pictured with out the star."

PeteVS · 02-06-2012, 09:10 PM

McMaster Carr:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#symbol-stamps/=g4yw66

(Don't look too expensive either!)

Rustyspokes · 02-06-2012, 09:11 PM

McMaster-Carr they sell all the stamps and a star, google for a place close to you ,,

Fordors · 02-06-2012, 11:16 PM

McMaster-Carr has stamps all right, but will the six and nine be the correct Ford font? Also, notice that the number one character is the letter I.

Mr 42 · 02-07-2012, 12:08 AM

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ialnumbers.htm

roadster36 · 02-07-2012, 12:43 AM

I don't know how much his are at the moment. I bought my set about 10 years ago and I think they were about $125.00.

PeteVS · 02-07-2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordors

McMaster-Carr has stamps all right, but will the six and nine be the correct Ford font? Also, notice that the number one character is the letter I.

I looked at Mac Van Pelt's site ( http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ialnumbers.htm ) and it states that the "new" digits appeared in the 1940 KRW catalog, so I'm assuming that cars earlier than '40 would be the old (common) style digits?

Hoop · 02-07-2012, 07:32 AM

"... it states that the "new" digits appeared in the 1940 KRW catalog, so I'm assuming that cars earlier than '40 would be the old (common) style digits?"

Wrong conclusion.

Number style changed in early 1931 during production of the Model A.

Mr 42 · 02-07-2012, 01:30 PM

Anyone got the Ford Service Bulletin, Subject No. 6000 (Engine) Page 22
so we can see when it was issued.

Hoop · 02-07-2012, 02:30 PM

"Anyone got the Ford Service Bulletin, Subject No. 6000 (Engine) Page 22
so we can see when it was issued."

The reference you are looking for is Page 542, February 1931. You can safely bet that "early 1931" is correct based on my having been around (and owned) numerous Model A's for quite a while and ... as a kicker ... have a 1932 transmission in my shop with the "new style" numbers clearly stamped.

rotorwrench · 02-07-2012, 04:24 PM

This guy makes a good set but he ain't cheep.
http://www.restostamps.com/

Ball and Chain · 02-07-2012, 07:37 PM

wanna borrow one?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrison

I'm needing a "star" stamp like Ford used at the beginning and end of its VINs.

Can anyone tell me where I might be able to buy one?

Thanks, Jim

Hoop · 02-08-2012, 08:05 AM

"wanna borrow one?"

Can't beat that.

Nice work, B&C.

02-06-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
Harrison Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 49	Ford VIN "star" stamp I'm needing a "star" stamp like Ford used at the beginning and end of its VINs. Can anyone tell me where I might be able to buy one? Thanks, Jim

02-06-2012, 08:19 PM	#2
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp I can't help you but I have often wondered what the star represents. End of number sequence? Shadetree __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

02-06-2012, 08:24 PM	#4
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp Have one made

02-06-2012, 08:25 PM	#5
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp A little pricey, but here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-KR-Wils...5#ht_500wt_955

02-06-2012, 08:30 PM	#6
roadster36 BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sonoma,Calif. Posts: 877	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Contact Mark Eckerich 509 747 4609. I bought mine from him years ago. He sells a nice product. -Dennis

02-06-2012, 08:41 PM	#7
Harrison Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 49	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp Dennis, Thanks for the contact info for Mark. How much is his? Jim

02-06-2012, 09:10 PM	#9
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp McMaster Carr: http://www.mcmaster.com/#symbol-stamps/=g4yw66 (Don't look too expensive either!) __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

02-06-2012, 09:11 PM	#10
Rustyspokes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Coast Canada B.C. Interior Posts: 332	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp McMaster-Carr they sell all the stamps and a star, google for a place close to you ,,

02-06-2012, 11:16 PM	#11
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp McMaster-Carr has stamps all right, but will the six and nine be the correct Ford font? Also, notice that the number one character is the letter I.

02-07-2012, 12:08 AM	#12
Mr 42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 427	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ialnumbers.htm

02-07-2012, 12:43 AM	#13
roadster36 BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sonoma,Calif. Posts: 877	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp I don't know how much his are at the moment. I bought my set about 10 years ago and I think they were about $125.00.

02-07-2012, 07:32 AM	#15
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp "... it states that the "new" digits appeared in the 1940 KRW catalog, so I'm assuming that cars earlier than '40 would be the old (common) style digits?" Wrong conclusion. Number style changed in early 1931 during production of the Model A. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

02-07-2012, 01:30 PM	#16
Mr 42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 427	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp Anyone got the Ford Service Bulletin, Subject No. 6000 (Engine) Page 22 so we can see when it was issued.

02-07-2012, 02:30 PM	#17
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp "Anyone got the Ford Service Bulletin, Subject No. 6000 (Engine) Page 22 so we can see when it was issued." The reference you are looking for is Page 542, February 1931. You can safely bet that "early 1931" is correct based on my having been around (and owned) numerous Model A's for quite a while and ... as a kicker ... have a 1932 transmission in my shop with the "new style" numbers clearly stamped. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

02-07-2012, 04:24 PM	#18
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,427	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp This guy makes a good set but he ain't cheep. http://www.restostamps.com/

02-08-2012, 08:05 AM	#20
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: Ford VIN "star" stamp "wanna borrow one?" Can't beat that. Nice work, B&C. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average." Last edited by Hoop; 02-08-2012 at 06:16 PM.