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Re: License Plate Mounting

To: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>
Subject: Re: License Plate Mounting
From: "Larry Quirk" <Larry.E.Quirk@gov.ab.ca>
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 23:00:03 -0600
Joe, in Alberta we only have rear plates but the photoradar gang is
lobbying hard to bring the front plate back -->  I hope they are
unsuccessful.
Larry(SPITMAN)

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> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: Larry Quirk <Larry.E.Quirk@gov.ab.ca>
> Cc: Brad Kahler <Brad.Kahler@141.com>; scott.barr@mccarty-law.com;
spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: License Plate Mounting
> Date: Thursday, April 09, 1998 10:43 PM
> 
> 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)
> 
> -- 
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> 
>  -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer

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