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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: LWC82PE on May 23, 2008, 08:35:02 pm

Title: Oval front number plate
Post by: LWC82PE on May 23, 2008, 08:35:02 pm

does anyone know any places you can buy new alloy 60's/70's style oval front number plates with a ribbed or rolled edge similar or the same as my photo? it doesnt have to have a cut out for a headlight. i dont know where to get one but im sure any of you guys into pre 75 MX restos would know. thanks

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-6/1192012/P1010062.JPG)

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: Freakshow on May 23, 2008, 10:58:17 pm

where they not Just pie dishes ?  i though that 50's era they road to the track and then stuck a pie dish on the forks where the headlight was and painted a number on ?

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: VMX247 on May 23, 2008, 11:04:17 pm

flippeter ...this forum member had a set made for his Greeves in Western Australia.
You may wish to try and contact him if you want too deal in WA.
cheers

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: RMJJ on May 24, 2008, 07:03:55 pm

Try asking on here.   http://rugginose.forumfree.net/       They are a great bunch.

They have just about everything especially stuff like this front plate

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: LWC82PE on May 27, 2008, 07:35:01 pm

this is a proper restoration so lunch plates are outa the question. that website that was provided seems a bit beyond me as its non english. there must be a easier way. has anyone seen them on ebay? i guess its gonna be hard to find as most people just use plastic ones these days? but in my opinion they dont look right on pre 70 bikes.

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: Wombat on May 27, 2008, 07:39:52 pm

Just a thought here...how's about taking your photo to a Metal Fabricator?
To be honest, my only metal work experience was at High School but I'm sure your plate would be relatively simple for a Tradie to replicate.

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: KB171 on May 27, 2008, 07:54:40 pm

A bloke in Warnambool in vic  did make them ,Overland equipment,i think is the name of his company, makes s/steel exhausts for vintage bikes and lots of other goodies,but i was told he aint firing on all cylinders himself :-\might be worth a try. cheers.

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: LWC82PE on May 27, 2008, 08:20:36 pm

it would need to be made from a die and stamped out i reckon. i am a tradie so of course could cut a oval from a piece of 3mm flat but it wouldnt look the same as one with a rolled edge which i could not make myself. i will try find something online, there must be a classic motorcross place somewhere that has them. i will see what sammy miller products has. Other wise might give overlander ago. has anyone got one from Overlander i can see what they look like?

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: KB171 on May 27, 2008, 08:26:30 pm

Found his site,www.dropbears.com/o/overlanders  cheers

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: YSS on May 27, 2008, 08:27:49 pm

Yes my sidecars have all overlanders, they are strong and not expensive.

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: LWC82PE on May 27, 2008, 08:39:25 pm

hmmm you sure thats the right link? it doesnt seem to work for me

ok finally managed to get to the site. i would like to see a photo before buying one though. are they the standard size oval, do they have a rolled type of edge?

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: KB171 on May 27, 2008, 08:50:18 pm

Try lower case www.........

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: LWC82PE on May 27, 2008, 09:34:28 pm

can anyone confirm if they look like the one in my photo?

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: firko on May 27, 2008, 10:29:02 pm

I got mine from http://www.speedandsport.com/

Title: Re: Oval front number plate
Post by: LWC82PE on May 28, 2008, 07:50:51 pm

thanks firko, if Overlander  doesnt have them i will try speed and sport.