[TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process

Mon Jan 5 18:41:00 MST 2026

I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an original
commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment.  :)

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg

Don
Santa Fe
(TR3B TSF202L with original commission plate)

On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com> wrote:

> I wouldn't worry about the rivets.  The inspecting officer won't have a
> clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.  And having a perfectly
> done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <
> oertwig at mac.com> wrote:
>
>
> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original one
> so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri. It is
> a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on other
> 2000s so the plate looks similar.
>
> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has
> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one
> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details.
> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe
> after lunch.
>
> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I
> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission
> plates and body numbers.
>
> Steve
>
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> >  1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
> >  2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >      (Sujit Roy)
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
> > From: dave northrup <dave at ranteer.com>
> > To: bill beecher <notakitcar at yahoo.com>, "triumphs at autox.team.net"
> >     <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> > Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936 at ranteer.com>
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> > I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
> >
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> > -------- Original message --------
> > From: bill beecher <notakitcar at yahoo.com>
> > Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
> > To: dave northrup <dave at ranteer.com>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >
> > Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.  Of course, the
> ?3? will be wrong.
> > Bill
> >
> > ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?  H. Ford
> >
> > On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
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> > ?
> > Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
> > From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag at gmail.com>
> > To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a at gmail.com>
> > Cc: Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
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> > Thanks, I'll check them out.
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> > On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
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> >> Hi Sujit,
> >>
> >> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically the
> >> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color
> change.
> >> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. You
> >> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
> >>
> >> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running
> the
> >> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If
> when
> >> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant gets
> >> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication
> of a
> >> head gasket issue.
> >>
> >> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this one
> >> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit -
> >> Made in USA : Automotive
> >> <
> https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=B5BELSHHE2V2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=se&keywords=combustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=1767361665&sprefix=Combustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=8-3
> >
> >>
> >> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts
> >> store.
> >>
> >> Hope this helps
> >>
> >> JVV
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> >> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Sujit
> Roy
> >> <triumphstag at gmail.com>
> >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
> >> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> >> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >>
> >> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test my
> >> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use.
> >>
> >> Sujit
> >>
> >> --
> >> Sujit Roy
> >> Cupertino, California
> >>
> >> https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/
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> >>
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> > --
> > Sujit Roy
> > Cupertino, California
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