Nik
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I'd be interested to see what that looks like.
I'd be interested to see what that looks like.
https://insidedvla.blog.gov.uk/2015/11/17/whats-the-story-with-black-and-silver-number-plates/
Not sure if anyone posted this, but this DVLA page says any historic tax car can display silver and black plates. I have ordered a US size rear for my 280z, technically they didn't realise it in the EU, so it should be fine to have on the back. Haven't ordered the front yet as haven't worked out how I will mount it, now that I have taken the original bumper off.
I ordered mine from http://www.chestnut-registrations.co.uk/vintageplates.aspx they sell historic plates to anything pre 78.
Thanks. I had a look at some different fonts last night and the pre '73 font seems a little wider still than pre 2001. I hadn't realised before that there was so much variation in width.I got them from https://www.showplatesdirect.com
There do the standard Jap import of 330mm wide, and then a variety of heights. If you get the Pew 2001 typeface, the letters aren't in the latest, modern font and fill out the blank yellow area to the sides better I think.
Sorry, meant on your Zed when you get it.
Thanks, looks Alright. If I was picky, I'd want it a little taller. Maybe 6.5"?Just put them on.
I use this size plate but don’t use the bottom clips and mount it a bit higher to just cover the body colour at the top.
I was thinking just the same.When I respray the plastic light surround I might spray a bit of scrap material the same colour and put it behind to cover the body colour at the top.
Looks like this thread will rumble forever .
Do most use strong double sided or screws?
If screws what size should I be looking to order ?
I think for now I'm settling on black metal 12x6.5" as this is a total brain duckery. So I can get driving.
I've tried again. This is 330x178 with pre '73 font from a1 show plates.Here's a couple of pics.
First is 330x165 with the proper font size for imports that are allowed that size.
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2nd is 330x202 with full size UK letters, cut down to 330x178.
I can't find anyone willing to make a plate with 330x178 with full size letters, but I think it's what would be best.
I've tried again. This is 330x178 with pre '73 font from a1 show plates.
Better I think. Everyone agree please. My garage is full of number plate experiments and I don't want more!
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That's close enough. I'm not a perfectionist.It looks about 3" too wide and 2" too tall.
Sorry