Stamping ID frame tag question

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I am restoring a 1970 750S. With all the de-greasing and paint strippers, my riveted ID tag has no paint left on it. The stamped numbers are still plainly visible. I have seen several sources to purchase a new tag. My question is how do I get the numbers stamped onto the new plate? I searched the forum and the only answer I found was to buy a set of leather stamp tools and do it myself.
I really want the tag to look as original as possible. Is there a better way? Can I send my new tag and old tag somewhere and have it done? Is there a reputable member on this forum that does this kind of work?
Also, I painted the frame and other usual items with the new 2K spray paints and primers from Eastwood. You shake the can for several minutes then place a provided button on nipple on bottom of can and give it a good punch with your palm releasing the harder. Shake the can for several more minutes and spray wearing a quality mask. I really am impressed with the results! Now they even have a clear gloss that does not yellow. (I promise I am not a sales rep! ha ha)
When I purchase a steel gas tank soon. I think I can do a fine job painting it myself.
Spoiler Alert!...,a can does not go far...I am sure it would have been cheaper to powdercoat the stuff...but it was fun!
 
where are you located, adding this to your profile will help answer your questions :)

I am in the uk, and when I bought my replacement plate from Andover Norton, I supplied the details, and they stamped the new plate for me. Nice service these days!
 
If you want the plate to look original, you'll probably have to get a set and stamp it yourself. Practice first on the old one or a similar piece. I took mine to a jeweler and had it engraved with the same font. But it looks too perfect, I got tired of messing it up. I think harbor freight has a cheap set of stamps. The price of new plates is all over the place, I forgot where I got mine but it wasn't $20, it was a lot less. Check around unless you don't care.

Stamping ID frame tag question


Dave
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Harbor Freight sounds like the plan! I was just there yesterday, but didn't even think to look there! I will probably order mine( I.D. plate) from walridge...they have been so good to me. I can get the original style rivets from them too. Thanks!!
 
I recently did one with the stamps from Harbor Freight. The originals I have are all stamped pretty unevenly, so I didn't worry about trying to get it perfect. Norton must have used several different sets of stamps. The originals I have do not all have the same fonts, so Norton must have used several different sets of stamps over the years. I didn't worry too much about trying to match them. The Harbor Freight stamps look very much like some of the originals I have.

Ken
 
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