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Title: Gas tank stencil
Post by: Raytags on April 07, 2025, 04:56:44 PM
Someone among you have this stencil that we put on the gas tank or know where you can buy them.
 Thank you!
Title: Re: Gas tank stencil
Post by: Bob Gaines on April 07, 2025, 05:14:50 PM
Someone among you have this stencil that we put on the gas tank or know where you can buy them.
 Thank you!
Hopefully you are aware that not every gas tank had the stencil. At the very least not visible.
Title: Re: Gas tank stencil
Post by: Raytags on April 07, 2025, 05:17:27 PM
I know. Thanks!
Title: Re: Gas tank stencil
Post by: Bob Gaines on April 07, 2025, 05:26:56 PM
I would suggest not putting it perfectly centered in the middle of the bottom . At least if you want it to look realistic and not contrived.
Title: Re: Gas tank stencil
Post by: J_Speegle on April 08, 2025, 05:22:47 PM
Since they were applied to the metal before forming if your going to use a stencil away from compound curves forms in the metal as it was bent and formed in the the gas tank shape unless you want to heat and change the shape of the stencil. It can be done if your looking for a challenge

 There were also a number of different suppliers and in turn stamp design. These were all covered in an earlier thread on the subject
Title: Re: Gas tank stencil
Post by: Anghelrestorations on April 08, 2025, 06:50:33 PM
That stencil in the photo posted is completely wrong if you ask me (wrong sizing, font, and information)....not sure making this for every day consumption is something you want to do.  There is obviously the date code issue, but also the CQSK number will vary from year to year as well.  Plus like Jeff said other supplier besides USS.   
Title: Re: Gas tank stencil
Post by: Raytags on April 08, 2025, 06:52:21 PM
I know it's not good, it was just for information
Thanks Ray