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Post Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:28 pm

I went google searching for a company to make me a new set of plates. I wanted exact copies of the originals though and this was proved a little tricky.

In the end Sam from EZ Plates was really helpful, emailing over the draft design and then the test prints. Easy and safe PayPal payment and quick delivery. Most impressive, they look great. Definitely worth contacting if you need some.

https://ezplates.co.uk
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Post Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:02 pm

We only have your word for it that they look great. PICTURES are better than words
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Post Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:57 pm

I know a few that have used 'retroplates' they can do proper road-legal plates too

Problem is they are only on FB and they are not cheap.
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Post Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:48 pm

HenryM3 wrote:
Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:02 pm
We only have your word for it that they look great. PICTURES are better than words
Doubting Thomas! 😂

Still not unwrapped them, so excuse the pic, but trust me these are good

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Post Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:18 pm

Ok, I'm clearly missing something here, it's a number plate, beyond that .....?
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Post Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:09 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote:
Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:18 pm
Ok, I'm clearly missing something here, it's a number plate, beyond that .....?
You clearly are! it's a replica of an original plate.
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Post Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:00 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote:
Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:18 pm
Ok, I'm clearly missing something here, it's a number plate, beyond that .....?
Yes a true replica of the original plates, all the original details, no modern text of who made the plate. Sad I know, but I want to retain the original look where possible. The devil is in the detail....
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Post Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:01 pm

onthames wrote:
Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:09 pm
Cloggy Saint wrote:
Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:18 pm
Ok, I'm clearly missing something here, it's a number plate, beyond that .....?
You clearly are! it's a replica of an original plate.
I’m glad you get it!!
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Post Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:52 pm

So how does one know what the original number plate looked like? Were they all the same or dealer specific (likely).
Mine came from Dick Lovett.
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Post Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:03 pm

I had dealer plates made by Pukar Designs I believe about 6 years ago. Always know you meet true enthusiast when they point them out. They're a nice touch.
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Post Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:17 pm

twenty wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:52 pm
So how does one know what the original number plate looked like? Were they all the same or dealer specific (likely).
Mine came from Dick Lovett.
There is a thread here if you’re willing to go through it

viewtopic.php?t=193771
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Post Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:19 pm

rix313 wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:03 pm
I had dealer plates made by Pukar Designs I believe about 6 years ago. Always know you meet true enthusiast when they point them out. They're a nice touch.
Yes, totally a nice touch if you want originality
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Post Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:38 pm

E30Derbyshire wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:17 pm
twenty wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:52 pm
So how does one know what the original number plate looked like? Were they all the same or dealer specific (likely).
Mine came from Dick Lovett.
There is a thread here if you’re willing to go through it

viewtopic.php?t=193771
Did. No photo for Dick Lovett unfortunately.