Whitley_Project
December 29, 2017 at 11:11 am

Looking for a reliable dataplate maker

Tried emailing a few after a google search but no reply. Has anyone here used and can recommend a decent reliable service pls? The plate is acid etched – I’ve attached a pic of the type I need. Thanks in advance.

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By: adrian_gray - 29th December 2017 at 16:38

You could fundraise for the Whitley by selling Spitfire “restoration projects” on ebay…

I’ll get me coat.

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By: jeepman - 29th December 2017 at 11:19

Hi Elliott

You could always try Robert at Dataplates4u

He primarily makes for military vehicle restorations but its the same principle.

He made and stamped a lovely plate for my 10cwt GS trailer restoration. I could even use the original mounting holes
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By: Fournier Boy - 29th December 2017 at 11:16

Chris Astell at Vintage Brass Plates. You’ll need to send him a pattern but he makes beautiful plates. Made a few for a couple of JAP J99 engines

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