NSW Corvettes

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Title: number plate size
Post by: cam454 on February 25, 2010, 09:21:11 PM

Does anyone know if there are any companies that can custom make number plates. As many of you know a standard plate doesn't fit between the bumpers on a 71. I realise that this is against the law but it is an avenue I wish to explore. Any help would be great. Thanx

Title: number plate size
Post by: Reklaw on February 25, 2010, 09:34:52 PM

How about Bi Centenary plates? They're exactly the same size as US plates.

Title: number plate size
Post by: gtc on February 26, 2010, 12:02:04 AM

I don't think you can get NSW Bicentenary plates now:

http://www.myplates.com.au/products_pricing.html

There are lots of companies in the USA that make "novelty" plates to order. Just Google "custom license plates".

You pays your money, and you takes your chances.

Title: number plate size
Post by: demonx on February 26, 2010, 06:11:25 AM

I had to cut the edges off my plates on my 76 - then I bought 5 digit plate covers and trimmed the edge just enough it would fit in the bumper.

No-one would have ever known.

Title: number plate size
Post by: Reklaw on February 26, 2010, 07:25:27 AM

The way to get Bi Centenary Plates is to buy a car that has them on (typically a '87 or so model) put normal plates on that car, sell it, then transfer the plates to your 'Vette. I did that and made a profit along the way.

Title: number plate size
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on February 26, 2010, 11:33:40 PM

Try this mob http://www.licenseplates.tv/ I got mine made up a few years back and nobody has spotted the difference! You email them with a picture/description of your plates and ask them to make it in the US size! I've sent many guys there, they look real. They cost around $200 (??? years ago) including the delivery from the US. Email them and ask any questions, they will reply!

Title: number plate size
Post by: craigh on February 27, 2010, 10:25:35 AM

Capital Signs in the ACT will make "Show Plates" for you in plastic.

My 71 has a set for show :-)

We went with a size that is US width but half way between US and full size Oz for back, and US width and normal OZ height for front.

May be worth a call.

Regards

Craig

Title: number plate size
Post by: cam454 on February 28, 2010, 09:06:41 PM

Thanks for your replies, I think i'm going to try and get metal plates as they will probly stay on the car 24/7

Title: number plate size
Post by: Stacka on April 02, 2010, 10:26:29 AM

hey keep us informed on how u go with it, as i'm in the same positon just registerd my 68 and now scrachin my head on how to fit them

Title: number plate size
Post by: bradmart on March 03, 2011, 11:35:57 AM

Ditto....

I notice theres heaps of cars here, some with the premium white plates, some with standard yellow.

Would love to hear how to fit them properly!

Title: number plate size
Post by: 87droptop on March 03, 2011, 09:57:25 PM

i had to bend the edges on mine, but there was a guy at liverpool markets ( orange grove road) few weeks ago who was advertising that he makes custom number plates, if i drop by this week i'll sus him out

Title: number plate size
Post by: MADLT1 on March 04, 2011, 04:27:01 PM

i have a 71 and i have the old personel black and white plates 2 letters and 3 digits and fits perfect,are these not avialable anymore?

Title: number plate size
Post by: th693 on March 04, 2011, 08:09:19 PM

depending on your preference for number plate characters, my 69 has black and white nsw plates with 2 letters and 3 numbers that fit perfectly between my bumpers. i just needed to find the most helpful person at the rta and i came out with the plates to suit

Title: number plate size
Post by: sirfixalot on March 04, 2011, 10:02:00 PM

I reckon you could argue the toss it is illegal to bend or cut a No plate they are happy to take your money for rego but they cant supply you with a plate that suits your car without an additional charge

Title: number plate size
Post by: bradmart on March 05, 2011, 01:36:22 PM

Quote from: MADLT1 link=topic=7577.msg1045939101#msg1045939101

i have a 71 and i have the old personel black and white plates 2 letters and 3 digits and fits perfect,are these not avialable anymore?

Yes; $200 upfront and $90 a year as they are personalised only. All the good combinations are gone that make it even half desirable to pay this.

Went with the $85-ish black on white slimline. Front plate slides behind the bumper up front and displays enough to make it semi-legal. At the back the new plate is now a W-wave shape until I can be bothered pulling out the drill for some new holes and trimming the edges.

Title: number plate size
Post by: bfit on April 01, 2011, 09:25:22 AM

I know of some one that has had  plates made IN NSW
I will find  some contact info and post

Bfit