Best source for TC I.D. plate

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Best source for TC I.D. plate

Post by bimmrr » Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:20 pm

Hey y'all,
I have managed to lose my original ID plate after taking it off to polish as per an earlier post. This has to rank
as one of the dumbest things I have done recently. Tore the house apart looking for it but no luck.

So, who is best source to get a new one that is not just printed but actually stamped as per the original. Got
a good source to then have engine number and car number stamped from my Healey world but if a good one in the MG world please let me know.

Thanks once again for any suggestions,
Mike

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Re: Best source for TC I.D. plate

Post by Steve Simmons » Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:19 pm

My first thought would be From The Frame Up.
https://fromtheframeup.com/
1949 TC8975 / XPAG 9609
1948 TC6011 / XPEG1182 (XPAG6472)
http://www.mgnuts.com

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Re: Best source for TC I.D. plate

Post by bimmrr » Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:57 am

Yep, spoke to Doug at FTFU and the new correct ID pate is $37.00 and to emboss it with my engine and car numbers
another $10.50 or so. Got one ordered !

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Re: Best source for TC I.D. plate

Post by bimmrr » Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:52 am

Got the replacement ID plate ordered from FTFU and it is going to be the one that is plated as opposed to the brass plates I have always seen. I am assuming this is correct for a late 1948, TC6515 ???

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Re: Best source for TC I.D. plate

Post by Steve Simmons » Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:35 pm

If I recall correctly they were all nickle plated originally, but most have worn away by now. Nickle plating isn't the most durable thing to use in an engine bay.
1949 TC8975 / XPAG 9609
1948 TC6011 / XPEG1182 (XPAG6472)
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Re: Best source for TC I.D. plate

Post by Duncan M » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:36 pm

Mike-
I would be interested in seeing what the FTFU ID plate looks like. A pic of the whole plate would be great.
Duncan-

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Re: Best source for TC I.D. plate

Post by bimmrr » Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:43 am

Here's a picture of the blank plate and they stamp my car's numbers in it for $10.50 or so. Plate itself is $37.00.
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Re: Best source for TC I.D. plate

Post by Duncan M » Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:56 pm

Thank you for posting that, Mike. The layout is the best I have seen for that plate.

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