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)
----------
> 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
|