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PostPosted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:43 pm    Post subject: Data Plates Reply with quote

Subject M series data plates
Status: reproduction
Source: Army Jeep Parts/ Midwest Military

Review:
I bought the fording data plate for my M38

Appearance:
Looks just like a NOS plate I have.

Fit/Function:
Fit correctly with the hole centered.

Summary:
The NOS plate I bought a few years back turned out to be from a batch of plates with the cable hole a little lower than it was supposed to be. Not every NOS item is correct and some are still around because they were a mistake.
The reproduction plate I bought looks and fits great and is indistinguishable from an original in lettering, size and fit.

I will probably by the whole set for my jeep.

Rating: 10 (1 - 10, 10 highest)
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:49 am    Post subject: Plates Reply with quote

AJP and I made these plates together. We did both M38 and A1. Fording, patent and on/off plates in addition to the standard dash mounted set.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry John,

I will add you to the supplier list above.

I was talking to George a few days ago and he told me about the plates. I was needing the fording plate and so I ordered it.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does Midwest or AJP do the stamping with the correct founts? And if so do you know how much it would cost for a full set with the stamping done. Thank you
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mario,

The fording data plate has the correct fonts and spacing. I plan on buying the other dash data plates after Christmas so I don't know about those yet.

I don't know about price, but AJP and MWM have websites with prices listed.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

anyone know where I can get the plate that goes on the passenger side rear wheel well. I would like to buy it from someone that would stamp my serial number into it.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know George at Army Jeep parts has the plate and can stamp it. I think Midwest Military does also, but I am not sure.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:35 am    Post subject: Stamping Reply with quote

Yes, both AJP and Midwest stamp plates. A charge for this service applies in addition to the cost of the plate.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is there are special tool to install new rivets on the data plates.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am sure there is a special tool, but it is a press fit, the back needs to be tapped.

I bought the other passenger side data plates and they look good with the lettering very original looking.

I am overall pleased.

The downside is that there is only one contract number on the serial number data plate available as of now.

My original serial number plate has a different contract number than the one on the serial number plate, so I could not use it.

Maybe in the future there will be other serial number data plates with the other contract numbers available.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:42 am    Post subject: Patent Plates Reply with quote

Saw these on Ebay. Any opinions on these. The guy says $10 for stamping. I have an original in pretty rough shape.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEEP-WILLYS-M38-MC-SERIAL-NUMBER-DATA-PLATE-PATENTS-PLATE-TAG-M38A-/250949434135?hash=item3a6dc07b17&item=250949434135&pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEEP-WILLYS-M38-MC-SERIAL-NUMBER-DATA-PLATE-PATENTS-PLATE-TAG-M38A-/250949434553?hash=item3a6dc07cb9&item=250949434553&pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&vxp=mtr

Also this guy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEEP-WILLYS-M38-1950-52-SERIAL-NUMBER-DATA-PLATE-MC-TAG-/270824469794?hash=item3f0e657522&item=270824469794&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've not used the "Dataplates 4 U" guy before, but the guy in Poland made these up for me (sorry, first photo is a bit blurry. I must need beer Mr. Green )




He uses the acid etching (like original), not silkscreen printing. I couldn't fault his quality.

P.S. the dataplates4U has a website with more stuff on:
http://rdrnl.home.xs4all.nl/dataplates.htm

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