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Custom Data Tags & Data Plates: What They Are, Who Needs Them & How to Order
What is a data tag or data plate, and who needs one? This complete guide covers custom data tag materials, attachment methods, what information they carry, and how to order reproduction or custom data plates for classic cars, military vehicles, industrial equipment, and kit car builds.
BMW Restoration Stamp Guide: 2002, E30, 3.0 CS & R-Series Motorcycle Body Number Reference
Where did BMW stamp body identification numbers on the 2002, E30, 3.0 CS, and R-series motorcycles? This complete restoration guide covers body panel stamping locations by model, the BMW cross symbol stamp, and every period-correct stamp set for vintage BMW car and motorcycle restoration.
GM Engine Code Stamp Guide: Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick & Olds Restoration (1968–1977)
How did GM stamp engine codes on Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette, Firebird, GTO, and 442 muscle cars? This complete restoration guide covers the GM engine pad code format, stamping locations by division, and every period-correct stamp kit for Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile restoration.
Ford Bronco Gen 1 Chassis Stamp Guide: 1966–1977 Restoration Reference
Where did Ford stamp chassis and engine serial numbers on the 1966–1977 Gen 1 Bronco? This complete restoration guide covers frame rail and engine pad stamp locations, the correct Bronco stamp font, and every period-correct stamp kit for Gen 1 Bronco restoration.
Indian Motorcycle Engine Stamp Guide: Scout, Chief & Four (1922–1953) Restoration Reference
Where did Indian Motorcycle stamp engine and frame serial numbers on Scout, Chief, and Four models (1922–1953)? This complete restoration guide covers stamping locations by era, how the number format changed, and the correct stamp kits for each period of Indian Motorcycle production.