Chassis plates

[aegean]

Is there any interest in reproduction chassis plates ? I reproduce these for the old Mercedes and since my 260z plate is not too great, I am looking to replace it. I have found a company in the US that sells replacements, but only for their model - as per the photo below. To have one reproduced with GRS on it, they want an order for 100 units, and I don't think we would be able to sell that quanitity here. I can have them done individually, with the chassis number stamped (or printed) but will have to get them set-up initially - all of which means that they will cost more than the ones from the US. I estimate that it would be around $52 each, postage included.

 

 

These are some of the plates I am having produced in Germany. The chassis numbers are printed in these examples, but can be metal stamped. Don't worry about the distortion - it's just the angle of the photo !

 

[Mr Camouflage]

One of the guys over here had his plate redone. I don't remember the exact details, but I believe he took it to a printer who reproduced the black parts as some sort of sticker. I think he then cleaned off the plate to remove the original black, and stuck the sticker over the top.

 

I'll ask next time I catch up with him.

 

 

 

 

[mtopxsecret6]

i know this is an old thread.. but did we work out where to get our plates re done? as mine is virtually un readable.

[aegean]

I will be having mine redone properly by the people that make the Mercedes (and other) plates for me in Germany. There are quite a few varations as I have discovered though - some minor, some not. For example, on the US plate I pictured below, there is a line between the Car Number field and the box beside it. On my original (1974 2+2) plate, there is no line, as you can see on the following photo.

[mtopxsecret6]

thats what mine is spose to look like.. but you cant read anything at all. so how much is it to get it redone?

[aegean]

It is still going to be around the original price I posted a year ago - even though the AUD has declined quite a lot since then.

[V8Datto]

Can you get all the different z plates made? or just a few?

 

I'd be interested in a remake of an early 240z plate

[aegean]

As long as I have a photo to work from, and the size, it is no problem to make other plates.

[scrumpy]

Aegean.  I have a 260Z coupe.  Can't read it to save myself. If you have progressed or can get them done count me in for 50 or 60 dollars or whatever for a true repro.

My plate is not much good to use as a template.  Can you help out? 

[aegean]

Unfortunately I don;t have any other photos. I had one - not sure what model, but I had a computer crash a while ago and lost it.

 

There are plenty of cars around, so it shouldn't be hard to get one from somewhere. Anyone like to post a photo of their plate ? It would be good to have a library of all years and body styles as I know there are variations.

[V8Datto]

Here is a picture of the early 240z plate I'm after.

 

[Mr240z]

Not sure if this is same thing you guys are after but on ebay aus starting at $19.99

 

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Datsun-Nissan-Blank-ID-tag-new-remanufactured_W0QQitemZ220315905214QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item220315905214&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

 

[aegean]

It is fairly similar, but I don't think the original is brushed Aluminium - at least mine's not, and I wonder why, if they are going to reproduce it, that they wouldn't make it the original size ! As they comment, It is identical to the original other than its size as it could be a little smaller.

 

V8Datto - can you measure your old plate and see what the size is ?

[mtopxsecret6]

mine is 100 wide and 78 high. theirs is hlf the size.. mine is aluminium.

[V8Datto]

Right plate below is off an early 240z

 

Size is 100mm wide x 69mm high

 

[V8Datto]

So aegean, can you order us a plate?

I'm keen, what other info do you need?

[aegean]

Can do. I am just trying to get my head around the size mentioned by mtopxsecret6. He mentions his is 100 x 78, but didn't say what year/model his is. If you're reading the thread, can you let us know ?

 

In the meantime, send me a PM with your chassis details and we can discuss off line.

 

Craig

[mtopxsecret6]

woopsy.. mine is actually 100mm wide. and 69mm high. Sorry. It is a 75 260 2+2. not sure how i got 78mm high.. guess i was just excited that i had another piece of my car with me, but i know have the whole car with me!! "the crowd rejoices"!

[aegean]

Thanks for that. Is it the same as the one I posted on Nov 17, or the same as V8Datto's ? You will see on mine that the vertical line dividing the left and right fields only goes as far down as the top 4 lines, whereas the other one extends all the way down.

[V8Datto]

Craig check your messages, pm sent,..... tho I'm unsure if it made it?

[aegean]

It did, and I replied !

[nizm0zed]

I would be keen too, had some overspray on mine, rubbed it off anf the black paint came off too :'(

 

Q. does anybody know, would it be illegal to get my new engine no and capacity (and power output) written on it instead of the origional info? i dont see why it wouldnt, its a japanese issue plate, not an aussie one. so shouldnt be required for rego purposes.

[mtopxsecret6]

i cant read mine.. so i cant say which style it is. sorry.

[aegean]

It's probably the same as mine, with the vertical line running only part way through the centre. They seem to have changed in the transition form the 240 to the 260.

[V8Datto]

Thanks Craig,

 

Returned home from OS to find a nice package in the mail, my new replacement plate!

 

100% match to the original 240z, Thanks again

 

-AB