Build and body number plates

[paul jorgensen]

Hi all, does any one know the size and thickness of the two small plates next to the n/s bonnet hinge and if it is aluminium. Mine were removed many years ago when the the top panel was replaced.
Cheers Paul

[staginhiding]

One of the suppliers sells blanks of these..It might be Paddocks not sure though..
Might be worth having a look on their website..

Sam

[dasadrew]

Got mine from Moss UK. I think they were listed under Mini.

If you get a heritage certificate, it shows the correct numbers for your vehicle.

[Guest]

I asked Drew this question ages and ages ago, he gave me this same answer and I've done not about it!!!

Jason

[new to this]

paddocks sell them

dave

[paul jorgensen]

Thanks guys.... I have obtained the heritage certificate hence the reason for wanting to make them. A friend of mine said he would make them for me if I get him the sizes.

Paul

[jleyton]

Hi Paul,

I guess you know that one should be painted and the other one not.

Cheers

Julian

[paul jorgensen]

Thanks Julian, I do now ... I know this is cheeky but do you have a picture of them you could send so I get them correct. Also i should be able to work out the size of them from the picture. I can then take up my friends offer of making a pair of them for me.

Paul

[staginhiding]

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Thats them Paul,and the right way up as mine had never been removed.. This is looking from the front of the car..

Hope that helps

Sam

[jleyton]

And another pic

The painted one is the 'Body number' and was fixed when the shells were produced up at Speke. The whole shell, including the body number plate, was then painted and put into storage. When the shell was called forward for production, the second plate, known under various names, was fitted at Canley and that's why it was unpainted.

Cheers

Julian

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[staginhiding]

Sorry Julian,didnt see that question was directed at you..

[paul jorgensen]

Thanks guys, very much appreciated..

Paul

[jleyton]

Sorry Julian,didnt see that question was directed at you..

Absolutely no need to say sorry Sam The more replies the better. It just gave me the chance to explain why only one was painted

Cheers

Julian

[stagx790]

The unpainted one with a t prefix was the sales number. Dave