oxf2 Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Hello all, The bolts holding the top of my front registration plate to the centre of the bumper can't hold the plate steady, and this is compromising the strength of the metal around the small holes in the reg plate, through which the mounting bolts pass. Well, I want to shift the plate upwards so that the middle of the reg plate is level with the middle of the bumper, see this image for clarity: So, I want to know if any owners who have their reg plate centred like the plate in the black car have problems with reg plates flapping around? If so, are there any solutions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 mines fine like that but it is the original 50's plate so its quite a thick lump of ali Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Forey Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Mine is exactly as you wish to have yours. The plate is thin aluminium does not rock about or rattle. Held onto the bumper with two small bolts. Mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 My more modern plastic plate works well like that. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Stick a rubber washer twixt bumper and plate to reduce the infuriating rattling james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oxf2 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Dear Graham, Mick, Roger, James, Thank you for your speedy input there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oxf2 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Quote it is the original 50's plate so its quite a thick lump of ali [...] Thanks again for this. The reg plates I have are non-original and are a rather weedy 3mm thick aluminium. There is already a crack forming around one of the bolt mount holes. I will replace the reg plates with some more robust ones. But how many mm thick were these registration plates back in the 50s? Edited August 1, 2019 by oxf2 spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 4:34 PM, oxf2 said: Hello all, The bolts holding the top of my front registration plate to the centre of the bumper can't hold the plate steady, and this is compromising the strength of the metal around the small holes in the reg plate, through which the mounting bolts pass. Well, I want to shift the plate upwards so that the middle of the reg plate is level with the middle of the bumper, see this image for clarity: So, I want to know if any owners who have their reg plate centred like the plate in the black car have problems with reg plates flapping around? If so, are there any solutions? The centred mounting has worked fine on my TR since 1975 using pressed aluminium plates Peter W PS Drill some holes and get on with it or the nice weather will be gone and your car will be back in the warm dry garage..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oxf2 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Ah yes, I've done that already Peter! And it's reassuring to read that owners are finding this mid-mounted plate holds well through the decades. Still, the thought of getting an original spec reg plate is appealing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, oxf2 said: Ah yes, I've done that already Peter! And it's reassuring to read that owners are finding this mid-mounted plate holds well through the decades. Still, the thought of getting an original spec reg plate is appealing. Contact TR Register Ireland. Or. http://www.acepeakplates.com/ Proper 50/60 style raised did get plates. from memory they are about 200 euros a pair. Get ‘em quick before the trade barriers rise! Edited August 2, 2019 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Try a set of these till you make your decision with a tap washer isolator between bumper and clip makes cleaning bumper and plate a doddle. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/362600965868 Rod Edited August 2, 2019 by Rodbr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.