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General Discussion Area => General Chat => Topic started by: Camo on June 09, 2011, 08:35:47 PM

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 09, 2011, 08:35:47 PM

I'm about to order some new number plates for a new beasty.

I'm going 5 digit black and white.  According to the RTA site weather they are 6 digit or 5 digit, they reckon they are all 372mm wide.  When I measure my existing 5 digit black and white plates they are only 315mm wide. (372mm wide will not fit)

My question, has anybody very, very recently purchased 5 digit black and white plates and if so would you be so kind to measure their width and report back please.  (I'm concerned that the size of ALL plates in this style is now the one size/width)

The style I refer to is as shown on Priscilla here

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photos/2011/bbq290511/images/Picture%20043.jpg)

Thanks
Cam

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Jethro on June 09, 2011, 09:02:56 PM

Hey Cam, JF223 old plate OUR 69 two months old and exactly the same size plates tight fit but fit without any trimming front and rear.....
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0091-1.jpg)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/22042011370.jpg)

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: sirfixalot on June 09, 2011, 09:05:54 PM

I had my 5 digit B&W remade after damage in  a smash a few  years back pretty sure the six digit size plate was around then

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 09, 2011, 09:06:12 PM

Thanks Jethro but I need the measurement.  The new toy to be is not a Corvette.

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 09, 2011, 09:08:51 PM

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I had my 5 digit B&W remade after damage in a smash a few years back pretty sure the six digit size plate was around then

I'm going for the five digit as the plate should be not as wide as a 6 digit, that's what I'm hoping as that is how it use to be.

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: VETTENUT on June 09, 2011, 09:09:28 PM

OK, out with it Camo! What this new beasty?:huh:

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Jethro on June 09, 2011, 09:12:52 PM

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Thanks Jethro but I need the measurement.  The new toy to be is not a Corvette.

Unfortunately haven't got OUR69 in our garage to be able to measure Camo!

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Jethro on June 09, 2011, 09:14:46 PM

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I had my 5 digit B&W remade after damage in a smash a few years back pretty sure the six digit size plate was around then

I'm going for the five digit as the plate should be not as wide as a 6 digit, that's what I'm hoping as that is how it use to be.

Correct, 5 digit is smaller than 6 that's still the same today...

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 09, 2011, 09:15:59 PM

Quote from: VETTENUT link=topic=8491.msg1045940124#msg1045940124

OK, out with it Camo! What this new beasty?:huh:

I could tell you but then I would have to hog tie and gag you.  :lol:

I'll wait until dollars are handed over before I shoot my big mouth off but it's not a Chev an definatly NOT a F#rd

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 09, 2011, 09:17:14 PM

Quote from: Jethro link=topic=8491.msg1045940126#msg1045940126

Quote from: Admin link=topic=8491.msg1045940123#msg1045940123

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I had my 5 digit B&W remade after damage in a smash a few years back pretty sure the six digit size plate was around then

I'm going for the five digit as the plate should be not as wide as a 6 digit, that's what I'm hoping as that is how it use to be.

Correct, 5 digit is smaller than 6 that's still the same today...

Woo Hoo!  Just to be sure, can anybody second this for me?

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: mick on June 09, 2011, 09:24:19 PM

Hemi?

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 09, 2011, 09:26:57 PM

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Hemi?

I wish, but getting warmer.  Next best in that family.

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Jethro on June 09, 2011, 09:50:49 PM

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Quote from: mick link=topic=8491.msg1045940129#msg1045940129

Hemi?

I wish, but getting warmer.  Next best in that family.

Subaru STi:bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana:

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 09, 2011, 09:59:22 PM

Quote from: Jethro link=topic=8491.msg1045940131#msg1045940131

Subaru STi:bannana::bannana::bannana::bannana:

:lol: Funny bugger.

Repeat after me "Please Mr Administrator, could I have my Avatar changed to something looking like a Ford" :grin:

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: gtc on June 10, 2011, 12:41:49 AM

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Woo Hoo!  Just to be sure, can anybody second this for me?

I can't find the actual dimensions on their website anymore, but what the RTA calls "AA-999" format plates are narrower than the "AAA-999" plates.

Width-wise, the AA-999 format comes closest to the American plates of the era and easily fits at the front of my 70 Vette.

So, unless the RTA has changed the dimensions in the last 2 years or so, you should be okay with AA-999 format.

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: bfit on June 10, 2011, 06:51:50 AM

Mate I will have two vehicles here at wok later in the day  one with older 5 Digit plates and one about 8 month old 5 digit.
  I will come back with the measurements

Although I could not see the 5 digit plate looking correct proportionally   if the same length as the  6  digit  one

Bfit

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 10, 2011, 09:19:04 AM

Quote from: gtc link=topic=8491.msg1045940133#msg1045940133

I can't find the actual dimensions on their website anymore, but what the RTA calls "AA-999" format plates are narrower than the "AAA-999" plates.

Width-wise, the AA-999 format comes closest to the American plates of the era and easily fits at the front of my 70 Vette.

So, unless the RTA has changed the dimensions in the last 2 years or so, you should be okay with AA-999 format.

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=8491.msg1045940134#msg1045940134

Mate I will have two vehicles here at wok later in the day  one with older 5 Digit plates and one about 8 month old 5 digit.
  I will come back with the measurements

Although I could not see the 5 digit plate looking correct proportionally   if the same length as the  6  digit  one

Bfit

Thanks guys.  Appreciate the feedback. :hi:

Let us know what you find Bfit

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Jethro on June 10, 2011, 09:20:34 PM

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Quote from: Admin link=topic=8491.msg1045940123#msg1045940123

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I had my 5 digit B&W remade after damage in a smash a few years back pretty sure the six digit size plate was around then

I'm going for the five digit as the plate should be not as wide as a 6 digit, that's what I'm hoping as that is how it use to be.

Correct, 5 digit is smaller than 6 that's still the same today...

Woo Hoo!  Just to be sure, can anybody  second this for me?

Seconded Camo the 5 digit are smaller than the 6 digit amd that's why I went with OUR 69 :grin: you can't fit the standard NSW 6 digit No Plate in the front of a steely B.Bar:drunk::drunk::drunk:

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: bfit on June 15, 2011, 11:50:39 AM

Mate
 I apologize for teh delay
plate   size is 315mm  latest plate we have
Bfit

Title: Number Plate Size Help
Post by: Camo on June 15, 2011, 01:38:53 PM

Many Thanks :thumb: