Tailgate referb
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Still not sure, I don't really want to pay the postage so I was hoping to get some at one of the shows, maybe Bath and West will be the lucky ace.
Stil got some work to do on the mounts but that will be relativly easy just sanding away the pits.
Stil got some work to do on the mounts but that will be relativly easy just sanding away the pits.
Cam
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
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disco2003
Re: Tailgate referb
Looks good.
Are you going to return the numberplate light to its correct position and remove the additional plate??
Keep it up.
Regards
Dave
Are you going to return the numberplate light to its correct position and remove the additional plate??
Keep it up.
Regards
Dave
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Indeed I am, now I have your site to refer to Dave I will be trying to get it right.
I need to have some pre-2001 style plates made and I need to find the clip that holds the numberplate to the tailgate, then I need to wire up the respective cables...
As it's a removable part I'm not too concerned at the moment and will concentrate on getting it painted and all the pioneer fixings sorted out, then it will be number plate fettling.
I also need to find some nice Union Jacks to go on the left front/rear, I have concidered finding metal ones and riveting them, but maybe thats overkill.
I need to have some pre-2001 style plates made and I need to find the clip that holds the numberplate to the tailgate, then I need to wire up the respective cables...
As it's a removable part I'm not too concerned at the moment and will concentrate on getting it painted and all the pioneer fixings sorted out, then it will be number plate fettling.
I also need to find some nice Union Jacks to go on the left front/rear, I have concidered finding metal ones and riveting them, but maybe thats overkill.
Cam
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
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Re: Tailgate referb
Hi! the number plate stud is on ebay right now! the swing plate is attached with the same pins that hold your bonnet on! D. 
Certa Cito.
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Thanks bought it. 
Cam
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
Re: Tailgate referb
Just been doing some work on my tailgate and have now got it to the point where it needs spraying. I have 5L of NATO Green, a spray gun and all the bits, now all I need to know is what thinner to use, at what ratio etc. I seem to remember 5% and white spirits, but I would love some advice.
I really want to get this finished before Stoneleigh. Help!
I really want to get this finished before Stoneleigh. Help!
Cam
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
Re: Tailgate referb
Never mind!
I just called the paint supplier/manufacturer and they have confirmed up to 5% white spirits which is brilliant I can get that anywhere. All I need now: some protective masks.
Lets talk Number plates instead...
A:
Or
B:
Or another suggestion?
I just called the paint supplier/manufacturer and they have confirmed up to 5% white spirits which is brilliant I can get that anywhere. All I need now: some protective masks.
Lets talk Number plates instead...
A:

Or
B:

Or another suggestion?
Cam
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
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Gordon Bennett
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Re: Tailgate referb
Hi Cam,
To be honest, i'm not keen on either and I think it's to do with the black border around the edge of the plate. The pressed letters look nice on the old black & silver plates, but I prefer a smooth finish for the yellow/white plates.
I suppose there's the raised plastic letters version as well. I'm not keen on those either
Just my humble opinion though
You could always be naughty and go for a black & silver one
To be honest, i'm not keen on either and I think it's to do with the black border around the edge of the plate. The pressed letters look nice on the old black & silver plates, but I prefer a smooth finish for the yellow/white plates.
I suppose there's the raised plastic letters version as well. I'm not keen on those either
Just my humble opinion though
You could always be naughty and go for a black & silver one
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Now you mention it your right it doesn't look too great. Those are both the pre 2001 style letters on embossed metal. I could sand off the black edge I suppose.
Cam
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
1980 SIII Lightweight GS 15HG59
1966 3/4 Ton Sankey 19ES51
1968 3/4 Ton Sankey 33ET83 - deceased and partly stolen
Re: Tailgate referb
I Have been a naughty Boy and have been running with these even goes through an Mot with them fittedGordon Bennett wrote:You could always be naughty and go for a black & silver one

Steve
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.