F&R number plate size/shape/position ...

[Mike Smith]

Now i am getting distracted, is that GT horn grill pukka and correct? The indicator appears to be sunken. Is that an oil cooler behind? W
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Yes for a 2-Litre Carrera

[Ignatzcatz]

Andy Prill has the stick-on number plates. A friend of mine has an Alfa Romeo spider with teensy weensy Italian sized plates, his number is seven digit being a 'F' reg car. He has never been stopped by the boys in blue and similarly I have had US style plates on my American F150 pickup and have never had any problems. So I reckon you just do what looks right.

[POR68]

My old car originally had its number plates painted on (SA1932). I have left that on (Covered the "SA" - South Australia) and put some laminate film over the number and some of its rally stickers.

The new plate (different State) is below the bumper.

[Ignatzcatz]

Reading the comment from our Aussie mate got me thinking wouldn't it be nice if the authorities here would delete the requirement for a front number plate such like they do in some states in the USA. So all cars manufactured prior to 1970 or thereabouts would only require a rear plate. I think the ownership of classic cars would certainly increase.

[POR68]

I can't see that happening here with number plate recognition cameras the current revenue sources.

[POR68]

I can't see that happening here with number plate recognition cameras the current revenue sources.

[misteralz]

Andy Prill has the stick-on number plates. A friend of mine has an Alfa Romeo spider with teensy weensy Italian sized plates, his number is seven digit being a 'F' reg car. He has never been stopped by the boys in blue and similarly I have had US style plates on my American F150 pickup and have never had any problems. So I reckon you just do what looks right.

On a 356 I'd run motorbike-sized digits with a square plate at the back and a rectangular one slung below the front bumper. It would look 'to scale' and is unlikely to warrant any attention from the polis. I saw an original 500 a few months ago with a 'proper' rectangular plate up front and it looked absolutely ridiculous.

[Lightweight_911]

I have a small 'italian-size' front number plate on my '59 Giulietta Sprint & '69 Alfa Spider & haven't had any problems ...

[Lightweight_911]

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- & on my 356C I fitted a 12" x 3" stick-on plate under the front bumper (with a std- size rectangular plate on the rear):

[Layercake]

I think I have made a command decision.

It is going to be a metal number plate for the front in a possibly Italian size.

I believe this is about 11 x 3.

The next question is how to affix to the bottom of the front bumper.

I know there are 2 drainage holes, I dont mind making 2 more to fit a bracket.

Are we aware of anyone producing something that can be used as a bracket for this purpose.

[Julian Hunt]

The next question is how to affix to the bottom of the front bumper.

These clamps might do it without the need for drilling any holes.
Perhaps just stick a small piece of that spongy tape either side to give the clamps something to bite into...

https://www.vwheritage.com/111707999-nu ... mp-on-pair

[POR68]

I tapped the existing drainage holes and using a section of 90 degree ally, it is easy to make a bracket the width of the holes in most 'plates and attach with SS bolts.

[Layercake]

Julian,

They look like a possible,

Merv, would you happen to have a picture of your bracket you produced.

[POR68]

It is a cheap fix Julian, that does not impact on the integrity of the bumper or the car body - and displays the number proudly for the cameras ....

I will post an image in the next couple of days. I have the 911 'home' at the moment.

[Layercake]

Julian the smaller picture shows the one you mention.

The second one is another I have just come across on another site.

More expensive, looks the part, has anyone ever used these and can comment?