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Feb 10, 2014 20:40:10 GMT
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First things first, hullo all, from Teesside.
I've got a 1992 Mercedes 190E, in timewarp condition - photos will be coming once I've got it up to my standard. One thing to note is the number plates are starting to fade, which makes it look a little dilapidated. What type of plate would it have had when it was new? I presume waaaay too late for pressed steel, but would it have had textured letters or just a boring plastic modern type?
Really dull question, I do apologise, but it's going to be shown off later this year and I want it to be spot on.
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Copey
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Feb 10, 2014 20:42:36 GMT
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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Feb 10, 2014 20:50:16 GMT
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it wouldve come with the boring british standard type plate  |
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Last Edit: Feb 10, 2014 21:40:35 GMT by Deleted
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Feb 10, 2014 21:07:16 GMT
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I like them, but I'm not sure if my car is (laughably) too modern for them to work... |
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Copey
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Feb 10, 2014 21:14:26 GMT
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they don't look a lot different to the plastic ones really, just a bit more classy  |
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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Feb 10, 2014 22:15:14 GMT
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MysteryMachine had some plates made on his Escort Estate project with the proper 80s font.
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Feb 10, 2014 22:58:05 GMT
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I have a 1993 Carlton GSi, same story, needing a rear plate and I want it as original. It might be the same as the Merc would have had. I tried every supplier I could find at shows or on the net a couple of years ago but not one did the correct font, they assume that the modern font on a plastic plate would be OK. I would be very happy to hear of a company who can do a period correct plate for later retro cars (if you know what I mean) This style, which to be honest looks very average to me and I thought would be easy to get. Sorry , don't have a close pic.  |
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Last Edit: Feb 10, 2014 22:59:15 GMT by chris y
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OUTRUN
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MysteryMachine had some plates made on his Escort Estate project with the proper 80s font. Same as the ones I had made for my Volvo, a few yeats back. A1 show plates Euro Style font. Close to SERCK, but not perfect. As good as you can get, though. |
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I need your help to get back to the year 1985.
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OUTRUN
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I have a 1993 Carlton GSi, same story, needing a rear plate and I want it as original. It might be the same as the Merc would have had. I tried every supplier I could find at shows or on the net a couple of years ago but not one did the correct font, they assume that the modern font on a plastic plate would be OK. I would be very happy to hear of a company who can do a period correct plate for later retro cars (if you know what I mean) This style, which to be honest looks very average to me and I thought would be easy to get. Sorry , don't have a close pic. DMB Graphics. |
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I need your help to get back to the year 1985.
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Feb 11, 2014 11:20:18 GMT
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it wouldve come with the boring british standard type plate My W124s all have the original dealer plates on them and the font and overall style is like the above. |
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Feb 11, 2014 16:51:47 GMT
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Thanks all - looks like it's a slightly wider font than modern, so when I come to it I'll have to get them done by someone decent.
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Feb 11, 2014 20:20:46 GMT
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Thanks all - looks like it's a slightly wider font than modern, so when I come to it I'll have to get them done by someone decent. That's exactly right.
If you do find someone please update this thread, I want one but had no joy finding them.
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