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Re: License Plate Mounting

To: Larry Quirk <Larry.E.Quirk@gov.ab.ca>
Subject: Re: License Plate Mounting
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 1998 21:43:38 -0700
Larry,
I was wondering how I was going to get those allusive Canadian Plates
for my collection.  Thanks for the Tip!!!

Joe Curry   8^)


Larry Quirk wrote:
> 
> My solution is to put small dobs (little blobs) of silicon seal at key
> points on the back of the plate.  Then dip your finger in soapy water and
> smooth the dobs to about 1/8" thickness -->  wait overnight for the silicon
> to set up and bolt that now vibration free plate back on.  I also use allen
> head bolts to fix the plate.  Haven't seen a plate thief who carries allen
> keys yet.
> Larry(SPITMAN)
> 
> ----------
> > From: Brad Kahler <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
> > To: scott.barr@mccarty-law.com
> > Cc: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net
> > Subject: Re:License Plate Mounting
> > Date: Thursday, April 09, 1998 5:11 PM
> >
> > Hi Scott,
> >
> > > I've left the plate OFF the front of my GT6, tempting the low
> > > enforcement community to rain their wrath upon me, so I can't
> > > comment there except to say that I agree it looks a little silly out
> > > front.
> >
> > I'm tempted to put two holes in the middle of the plate and mount it
> > that way, there again, I don't know what the local law enforcement
> > would say!!
> >
> > > As to the back plate, I've stuck the fuzzy side of velcro (the
> > > self-adhesive type) on the back of the plate to keep it from marking
> > > the paint.  I'll be interested to hear your solution!
> >
> > Yours is the first response back but it sounds like a workable one.
> > I would assume as long as the plate is under a little tension from
> > the velcro it can't vibrate which would keep it from rubbing.  Thats
> > my real conern with what I have now. Rubbing.  Even though it would
> > probably be hidden under the plate, there has to be a better way
> > than what was originally provided.
> >
> > So far yours has my vote!
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Brad  (In Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> >
> > 1964 Spitfire4            BFC25720L (Waiting for license plates now)
> > 1966 TR4A                CT72398L (Car is finally home and ready for
> Restoration)
> > 1951 Dodge Truck    82217766  B-3-B-108 (Frame back in garage and ready
> to paint)

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