609albert Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 anyone know of a company that would reproduce the aluminum name plates on a pump panel i.e. PUMP TO TANK, OPEN, CLOSE, BOOSTER REEL , PUMP PRIMER , etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 The photo etch process, yes.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Check sign shops and any place that engraves name plates on trophies. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hall Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Would not rule out a jeweler or watch shop either. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Unless you need a non-standard size or lettering these are pretty commonly available at the flea markets. If you need to re-hab what you have you can do so by cleaning them, paint them black, and then place a sheet of fine sand paper on a piece of plate glass; gently rub the name tag on the paper until the paint is removed from the letters. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Would not rule out a jeweler or watch shop either. I would. Probably way too expensive. Stick with the folks that do it every day- a trophy shop. Sign maker, maybe. But the trophy guy would be my first choice. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 The photo etch process, yes.FWThis is a plate done with that process.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 post pictures of what you need. I have some off of a B model that might work.Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 thanks for all the info, I'll probably go with a trophy shop to make up new plates ,only need about 10 pieces Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hall Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Know any local firefighters, most of those guys could probly give you a good lead, and enjoy helping with your shared intrests. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Let us know what you come up with. You also might try PM'ing Firemack; I vaguely remember that he had new plates made for the B model they re-did. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30558-engraved-aluminum-plates/#findComment-174730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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