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I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an original
commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment. :)
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8T=
ssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg
Don
Santa Fe
(TR3B TSF202L with original commission plate)
On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15=E2=80=AFPM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> wr=
ote:
> I wouldn't worry about the rivets. The inspecting officer won't have a
> clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there. And having a perfectly
> done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <
> oertwig@mac.com> wrote:
>
>
> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original on=
e
> so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri. It =
is
> a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on other
> 2000s so the plate looks similar.
>
> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has
> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one
> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details.
> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe
> after lunch.
>
> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I
> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission
> plates and body numbers.
>
> Steve
>
> > On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00=E2=80=AFPM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wro=
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> > 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
> > 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> > (Sujit Roy)
> >
> >
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> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
> > From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> > To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
> > <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> > Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
> >
> > I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
> >
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> > From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
> > Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
> > To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
> >
> > Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight. Of course, th=
e
> ?3? will be wrong.
> > Bill
> >
> > ?The harder I work, the luckier I get? H. Ford
> >
> > On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
> >
> > ?
> > Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
> > From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> > To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
> > Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
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> > Thanks, I'll check them out.
> >
> > On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Sujit,
> >>
> >> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically the
> >> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color
> change.
> >> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. You
> >> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
> >>
> >> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running
> the
> >> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If
> when
> >> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant gets
> >> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication
> of a
> >> head gasket issue.
> >>
> >> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this one
> >> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit -
> >> Made in USA : Automotive
> >> <
> https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/=
ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iy=
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> >
> >>
> >> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts
> >> store.
> >>
> >> Hope this helps
> >>
> >> JVV
> >> ------------------------------
> >> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of Sujit
> Roy
> >> <triumphstag@gmail.com>
> >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
> >> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
> >>
> >> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test =
my
> >> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use.
> >>
> >> Sujit
> >>
> >> --
> >> Sujit Roy
> >> Cupertino, California
> >>
> >> https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/
> >>
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">I&#=
39;m with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an original comm=
ission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment.=C2=A0 :)</div>=
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small"><br></div><div class=
=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small"><a href=3D"https://photos.smug=
mug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-S=
qWXG5Z-X5.jpg">https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B=
5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg</a></div><div class=3D"gmai=
l_default" style=3D"font-size:small"><br></div><div class=3D"gmail_default"=
style=3D"font-size:small">Don</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"f=
ont-size:small">Santa Fe</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-si=
ze:small">(TR3B TSF202L with original commission=C2=A0plate)</div></div><br=
><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D=
"gmail_attr">On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15=E2=80=AFPM DAVID MASSEY <<a hre=
f=3D"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com";>dave1massey@cs.com</a>> wrote:<br></div>=
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-=
left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div style=3D"font-f=
amily:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div><div dir=3D"ltr">I wo=
uldn't worry about the rivets.=C2=A0 The inspecting officer won't h=
ave a clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.=C2=A0 And having a p=
erfectly done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.</div><div><br>=
</div><div><div style=3D"color:black;font-style:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12pt;line-height:normal;=
font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div style=3D"color:black;font-styl=
e:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-=
size:12pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div><=
font size=3D"4">Dave <br></font></div><div><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;fo=
nt-family:sans-serif;color:black"><br></span></div><br></div></div></div></=
div>
<div><br></div><div><br></div>
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On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Step=
hen Oertwig <<a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_blank">oertwi=
g@mac.com</a>> wrote:
</div>
</div><div style=3D"font-family:"Helvetica Neue",=
Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(38,40,42);border-left:1=
px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 8px">
<div><br></div><div><br></div>
<div><div dir=3D"ltr">I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 est=
ate. At least attach the original one so sheriff can validate the VIN to ge=
t the estate titled in Missouri. It is a long process. I have been studying=
the different rivets used on other 2000s so the plate looks similar.<br></=
div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Then need to find new 2000 =
plate. The original commission plate has numbers of different sizes. Sure i=
t is because each worker was given one stamp of different sizes so there wa=
s no consistency in stamping details. Thought maybe it was a Friday car; wa=
s commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe after lunch. <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">=
<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here =
in country. Not sure I would like something that perfect after seeing all t=
he other commission plates and body numbers.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>=
</div><div dir=3D"ltr">Steve<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=
=3D"ltr">> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00=E2=80=AFPM, <a href=3D"mailto:triumph=
s-request@autox.team.net" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-reque=
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r.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br></div=
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hoo.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>>, &=
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n; charset=3D"utf-8"<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> <br></div><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">> I was told that there are now laser "engravers"=
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itcar@yahoo.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a=
>><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<br></=
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eer.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br></d=
iv><div dir=3D"ltr">> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stampin=
g<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> Used to be=
able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight.=C2=A0 Of course, the ?3? wil=
l be wrong.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> Bill<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">&=
gt; <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?=
=C2=A0 H. Ford<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">&g=
t; On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ran=
teer.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote=
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<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> Thanks, I&#=
39;ll check them out.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> <br></div><div dir=3D"=
ltr">> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <<a href=3D"mai=
lto:jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">jerryvvtr4a@g=
mail.com</a>><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> wrote:<br></div><div dir=3D=
"ltr">> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> Hi Sujit,<br></div><div dir=
=3D"ltr">>> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> I have experience wit=
h these type kits and they all work basically the<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"=
>>> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a col=
or change.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> The multiple test claims rela=
te to the amount of fluid in the kit. You<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>>=
; don't need to use much fluid for each test.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"=
>>> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> Having said this you can also=
look for a blown head gasket by running the<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>=
> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If w=
hen<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> it opens you only observe coolant fl=
owing you're good. If coolant gets<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> b=
lown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication of=
a<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> head gasket issue.<br></div><div dir=
=3D"ltr">>> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> I personally like the=
kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this one<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"=
>>> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test =
Kit -<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> Made in USA : Automotive<br></div>=
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <<a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Block-Teste=
r-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&=
;dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7yd=
UAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY=
-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-Q=
oKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&=
amp;dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=
=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3" rel=
=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-=
Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3Dey=
J2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJoj=
ItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtU=
tQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-s=
AGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_t=
ag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D17673616=
65&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3</a>><br></div=
><div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> You might be=
able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts<br></div><div di=
r=3D"ltr">>> store.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br></div><div=
dir=3D"ltr">>> Hope this helps<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> <b=
r></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> JVV<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> --=
----------------------------<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> *From:* Tri=
umphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net"; rel=3D"nofollo=
w" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> on behalf of S=
ujit Roy<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphst=
ag@gmail.com" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphstag@gmail.com</a>&=
gt;<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:=
10 PM<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> *To:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mail=
to:triumphs@autox.team.net" rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@aut=
ox.team.net</a>><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> *Subject:* [TR] Head=
Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">=
>> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> I see kits on Amazon priced an=
ywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test my<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>&g=
t; engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use.<b=
r></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>> Sujit=
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