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Which Data Plate do you have? Year?
The word "JEEP" in solid font 8 (61.5%)
The word "JEEP" in outlined font 5 (38.5%)
Total Votes: 13
"Name and Instruction Plate"; mounted on the right dash panel
Topic Started: Apr 10 2009, 02:30 PM (2,255 Views)
Chet
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The long data plate located on the passenger side of the dash has at least two styles...

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Which do you have? And what year is your Jeep? Add a pic to your post if you would like.

Here is mine...

Solid font (I think?)

65 "Kaiser"

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'65 CJ3B
Spring Branch, Texas
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yjcanibul
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57 3B , solid with word willys below

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Randy
57 3B : big speedo / Hurricane / YF 938 SD / IAY-4012 / T90 / D18 / 5.375 final drive / open diffs / Firestone 6ply Military NDCC / 12v Delco SI alt / Kayline Top / venting windshield / tub patched / "still fixing leaks one at a time"

89 wrangler : h/duty axles + 5spd / 200+hp 4.2L / arb locked / multiport fuel inj / warn hubs+winch / 1/4 mil km / fishing+trail riding / gets me to work
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Doug
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Solid on my '63

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And this one from a '53 3B that I bought

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1963 CJ3B - F134 Hurricane, T-90C, D-18, 5.38s, Overdrive, 938YF, 12V alternator
1969 CJ5 - Dauntless V6, T-14, D-18
2004 TW 200
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John in NC
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1954 original data plate.

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Both my great-uncle & grandfather (the two previous owners) didn't believe in replacing anything that worked even a little.
It's a Jeep ... we'll make it.
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Randyb
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53 3B with style #2
Randy Baker
Winters, CA
1953 CJ3B
1952 M38
1977 CJ5
Flat Fender Dodge Power Wagons
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JeepMKD
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This is my data plate

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A true Willys Jeep lover from Macedonia!

1970 Mahindra CJ-4 Wagonette
Article & photos --> http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/World/MahindraMacedonia.html
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Larry (TX)
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Chet,

You probably don't remember looking at mine that close, but the previous owner had installed one of the three piece sets on the dash. I e-mailed your buddy that reproduces them across the pond and he says I should have the #2 style plate in my '53, however, I really prefer the #1 style (which I'll most likely order from him soon....again, I just hate to think that my order could be held up in NY by a bunch of igmo gov't agents like other's orders have).

Larry S.

PS...I'm supposed to have some help next Tuesday to install the new master cylinder. I'm going to have to buy a new left front brake line however as the one in the kit that Russell originally bought for your jeep is too short. I may end up taking the entire kit back to him for a refund as it was quite a bit more expensive that I thought it'd be.
Larry Steed
Pearland, Texas
'53 Willys CJ3B
'52 Willys M38
'86 Chevy M1009 CUCV (K5 4x4 Military Blazer)
M100 1/4 ton jeep trailer
M416 1/4 ton jeep trailer (2 ea.)
M101 CDN 1/4 ton jeep trailer
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RamblinCJ3B
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1962


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Eddie
Clovis,Ca
1956 Willys PU
1962 USN CJ3B Stock
1971 Hurst Jeepster 350
1972 Commando 4.0 HO
1972 Commando I6 258
1975 J20 401
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Chet
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Some may have wondered..."why a poll on data plates...whats the big deal?

It's confusing enough with two different guys named "Robert" - "Overseas" - making data plates...the plates available are just as confusing.

Which one is correct for the 3B? Both?

Robert de Ruyter in the Netherlands list either font for the 2A and only list the outlined font for the 3A. Looking at a close up shot of his plates, I do notice a few differences from an orginal 3B plate.

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I have ordered a "solid font" data plate from him and will let everyone know when it comes in and how it looks. Here is the link to his website...

http://www.xs4all.nl/~rdrnl/4UWPWillysCJ2A.html

Of course I have not found a repro plate that's made for Kaiser.
'65 CJ3B
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Rus Curtis
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Chet,
As I mentioned in one my first posts concerning Serial Data Plates, Dudkowski, in Poland, will do custom work. What he listed on Ebay as correct for the 3A was identical to my '54 3B but one of the patent numbers were different. I pointed this out and he made a plate with the corrections and asked if I wanted it. If you see a plate that matches what you have (or similar models if you think yours has been replaced) then regardless for what model it's labeled for, go on and buy it. These two guys do excellent work but may not have access to every variation or have documentation for verification of each. My guess is they are making these plates from examples they have and match them up as best as they can.

My suggestion is to go line by line to verify that their plate matches yours (for possible subtle differences) as you have done then email him with what you've discovered to see if he knows about it. If de Ruyter is anything like Dudkowski, he could make another one matching yours - not to mention the information needed to have another option.

My plate is in storage and will add to this poll when I can get it out.
Rus Curtis
Alabama
'54 CJ-3B "Green Gruntt"
Bantam T3-C
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Chet
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Russ,

Thanks for the info. Will keep all posted.

Thanks again.
'65 CJ3B
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hydratour
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i have a style 2 on my 53 up here in canada
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Rus Curtis
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My '54 has a data plate closest to Style 1 with differences noted by Chet plus the smoke and clouds.

Can't post pictures from this site but here's a link:
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/showphoto.php?photo=67994

I too have emailed both Roberts to see if there can be any interest generated.
Rus Curtis
Alabama
'54 CJ-3B "Green Gruntt"
Bantam T3-C
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robert de ruyter
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Hello!,

Let’s introduce myself. Robert de Ruyter from The Netherlands from www.dataplates4u.com.
Some of you guys already contacted me about dataplates.
Myself have a Willys MB since 1992 and because the dataplates were missing I started making some for my Jeep and a friends Jeep. More can be read on my website.

I did an extensive research concerning the styles used on the WWII jeeps and trailers and have already made many sets for satisfied Jeep owners all around the world.
And all of those plates are stamped with custom made stamps to match the original stamping.

All artwork which most be made before a plate can go into prodution is done by myself. Therefor I can put all effort in the artwork to get a plate as close as possible to the original.

I did extend making dataplates to the CJ-2A dataplates and am willing to see which plates can be made for the CJ-3B.

I already have made the zinc CJ-3B plate as pictured, also pictured in the post of Doug, a '53 CJ-3B plate.
I have the following zinc reproduction:
Original in top, my reproduction underneath it.

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Rus contacted for a zinc plate as pictured below.
I already started making the artwork of this plate.

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To achieve an as complete as possible overview which and when plate was used, we need as much original dataplates as possible.
To keep the input from you guys as short as possibe please send all original plate pictures including year and serialnumber to me.
You can reach me through my website: www.dataplates4u.com

Regards Robert de Ruyter
The Netherlands

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Style 2 on my '53.
In the land of the blind... the one eyed man is king
Texan at heart, Georgian by paycheck

'53 CJ3B, F134, 12v alternator, lockrights, Hot-Spark electronic module,11"self energizing brakes, Belleview winch, Beachwood summertop, OD color, built to honor all Veterans of this great country


Kayaks- Hobie Revo 13, Hobie Outback 12' both ready for the salt...
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