[Tigers] New tags???????????????

[Bill Waite]

Looks to me like they are just providing a means to renew the printed
lettering on the tag, that is, the lettering in black on the original tag that
says "WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE QUOTE:" and the words "CHASSIS NO", "ENGINE
NO" etc.  I think when they say that you first "clean your tag" they mean that
you'd remove the lettering with lacquer thinner or whatever (leaving the
embossed or stamped ID numbers as is) and then apply the "rub on" lettering.

Years ago, "rub on" lettering was popular before computers took over in the
graphics business.  You could get sheets of letters in various fonts and sizes
that would rub off onto ad copy work or similar items to get them "camera
ready."  It seems like this is just a version of that product, tailored to the
exact size, font etc of the tags.

Bill Waite
Grand Rapids, MI

--- On Sun, 3/29/09, Steve Laifman <SLaifman at SoCal.rr.com> wrote:
From: Steve Laifman <SLaifman at SoCal.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] New tags???????????????
To: AAAGLASSS at aol.com
Cc: tigers at Autox.Team.Net
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 7:44 PM

Seems like they are selling just the "decal type" letters, DIY
installation - you provide what letters / numbers you want.

Since the originals were STAMPED onto the surface, and were not colored
black,
I am not sure how this would look authentic. Maybe the letters contain acid
that
will eat into the surface?

If one removes the original plate, original rivets are hard to find.
Someone
on the list say that these are commonly used in GB, and can be purchased now.
No source reference.

There are persistent rumors that someone is selling reproduction plates
needing
letters / numbers stamping. No first hand knowledge.

Steve

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