Has anyone access to the type of metal strip number tag machine that was used to make the SP body tags? As you know the first three numbers were all the same 737-, having the number three with the flat top 45 deg angle back to the round half, but the three's used in the following set of four actual body numbers used this three "3". And they are on 7/8" tape with 3/8" hi letters. I am assuming I am not alone in this as the body I saved from the fields a while ago has its tag in such a rusted state that it was barely readable. Mine was gone before I obtained my car and it was through Laurence that I was able to identify my car. But still no tag just the info.
Any suggestions?
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SP Body ID Tag
SP Body ID Tag
Bud
Still, that "OTHER" SP 250
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ ... &crop=fill
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Still, that "OTHER" SP 250
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http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x15/ ... M_0123.jpg
Re: SP Body ID Tag
I'd bet good money that the 'tags' were bought in blanks and the details were hand rather than machine stamped on to them using individual number stamps and a hammer! After all in the late 50's early 60's machines were more expensive than people and it's not like the Daimler works was producing thousands of cars per week.
cheers
Kevin
cheers
Kevin
Re: SP Body ID Tag
Hi Kevin,
I believe the tags were made on a Roots (type) metal tape machine and not hand stamped. I believe it may have been a bulk order on the original tags used with them all being 737- and individual run numbers done on the job with a machine with a different font since there is only one font style per machine and the numbers are aligned. Tag machines were in almost every machine production shop as well as line pole id tags etc., anywhere there needed to be serialization of bulk items, its just finding one available that is the chore.
The machines used today are 1/2" tape mostly, the type used to make seals for shipping containers and commercial truck trailer doors. Researching the Roots Co. has produced no results from contacting them about companies that might be using their machines, they are uninterested and unresponsive unless you are ordering materials from them. They still make the 7/8" tape so there must be machines out there to use it.
I believe the tags were made on a Roots (type) metal tape machine and not hand stamped. I believe it may have been a bulk order on the original tags used with them all being 737- and individual run numbers done on the job with a machine with a different font since there is only one font style per machine and the numbers are aligned. Tag machines were in almost every machine production shop as well as line pole id tags etc., anywhere there needed to be serialization of bulk items, its just finding one available that is the chore.
The machines used today are 1/2" tape mostly, the type used to make seals for shipping containers and commercial truck trailer doors. Researching the Roots Co. has produced no results from contacting them about companies that might be using their machines, they are uninterested and unresponsive unless you are ordering materials from them. They still make the 7/8" tape so there must be machines out there to use it.
Bud
Still, that "OTHER" SP 250
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ ... &crop=fill
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x15/ ... M_0123.jpg
Still, that "OTHER" SP 250
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ ... &crop=fill
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x15/ ... M_0123.jpg
Re: SP Body ID Tag
something like this =>
form these guys. => http://www.durable-tech.com
Or ......
This seems a pretty good match => https://www.ebay.com/itm/222788192013
form these guys. => http://www.durable-tech.com
Or ......
This seems a pretty good match => https://www.ebay.com/itm/222788192013
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Re: SP Body ID Tag
I am surprised that the tags so far shown here bear no resemblance to the ones I have had on all four SP's I have owned over the years.
Yes they are punched or pressed out on a zinc strip, but all mine are/were very much larger than those shown so far, I can't get at my SP at present but will post a picture of my plate as soon as I can gain access.
From memory the numerals are at least 15 mm high. Syd
Yes they are punched or pressed out on a zinc strip, but all mine are/were very much larger than those shown so far, I can't get at my SP at present but will post a picture of my plate as soon as I can gain access.
From memory the numerals are at least 15 mm high. Syd
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Re: SP Body ID Tag
Here's an original Syd ....Sydsmith wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:40 pm I am surprised that the tags so far shown here bear no resemblance to the ones I have had on all four SP's I have owned over the years.
Yes they are punched or pressed out on a zinc strip, but all mine are/were very much larger than those shown so far, I can't get at my SP at present but will post a picture of my plate as soon as I can gain access.
From memory the numerals are at least 15 mm high. Syd
......with the Daimler Co. plate to compare sizes.
Nick
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"Don't bother with the Air & Space Museum - there's nothing to see.......".
Re: SP Body ID Tag
Thanks Nick
That shows the distinct number three. All SP's bear that configuration. The number three on the brass plate is the other three used.
That shows the distinct number three. All SP's bear that configuration. The number three on the brass plate is the other three used.
Bud
Still, that "OTHER" SP 250
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ ... &crop=fill
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x15/ ... M_0123.jpg
Still, that "OTHER" SP 250
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ ... &crop=fill
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x15/ ... M_0123.jpg
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Re: SP Body ID Tag
Thanks Nick just as I thought quite a lot bigger than the punch machines produce.
Re: SP Body ID Tag
Perfect example, Mike.
Bud
Still, that "OTHER" SP 250
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ ... &crop=fill
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x15/ ... M_0123.jpg
Still, that "OTHER" SP 250
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ ... &crop=fill
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x15/ ... M_0123.jpg