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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