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The Workshop => Appearance Related => Topic started by: Iain on January 1, 2021, 19:06

Title: Square front number plate
Post by: Iain on January 1, 2021, 19:06
Anyone done it? Im not really a fan of the way the standard one sits so just thinking a square one would suit. Pretty sure i could fabricate some way of mounting it

Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Jay on January 1, 2021, 19:16
Mocked a square plate up to mine in the summer and figured I'd go for it.

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Still haven't got round to sorting it lol.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Carolyn on January 1, 2021, 19:21
Here's one.  But you need a Toyota Stage Two TRD bumper to pull it off....

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TRD Bumper.jpg
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Iain on January 1, 2021, 19:23
Quote from: Jay on January  1, 2021, 19:16Mocked a square plate up to mine in the summer and figured I'd go for it.

20200524_151619.jpg

Still haven't got round to sorting it lol.

I do like the look of that
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Iain on January 1, 2021, 19:24
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Here's one.  But you need a Toyota Stage Two TRD bumper to pull it off....

20150928_101304 s.jpg

TRD Bumper.jpg

Thanks for the pics, also looks good. Im guessing those front bumpers are pretty darn hard to find
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Carolyn on January 1, 2021, 19:26
Quote from: Iain on January  1, 2021, 19:24
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Here's one.  But you need a Toyota Stage Two TRD bumper to pull it off....

20150928_101304 s.jpg

TRD Bumper.jpg

Thanks for the pics, also looks good. Im guessing those front bumpers are pretty darn hard to find

Rocking horse pooh.  I do have a spare....
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Petrus on January 1, 2021, 19:47
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:26Rocking horse pooh.  I do have a spare....

Beejeezus, you deserve the nick ´Treasure trove Carolyn´...
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Ardent on January 1, 2021, 20:03
Who else would have spare rocking horse poo.
What a player.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Ardent on January 1, 2021, 20:04
Quote from: Iain on January  1, 2021, 19:06Anyone done it? Im not really a fan of the way the standard one sits so just thinking a square one would suit. Pretty sure i could fabricate some way of mounting it
I'm with you. I detest the front plate holder. Hence Why I went stick on.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Ardent on January 1, 2021, 20:07
Did square ish on the rear.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: LeRich on January 1, 2021, 21:18
My 2 has a 5 character reg number on a shortened plate. The plate is legal with correct lettering and spacing, but the whole thing is shorter.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Ardent on January 1, 2021, 21:21
That and plates with a number 1, helps reduce the width a lot.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Iain on January 2, 2021, 12:56
Quote from: Ardent on January  1, 2021, 20:04
Quote from: Iain on January  1, 2021, 19:06Anyone done it? Im not really a fan of the way the standard one sits so just thinking a square one would suit. Pretty sure i could fabricate some way of mounting it
I'm with you. I detest the front plate holder. Hence Why I went stick on.
Stick on is another option i like the sound of. Guess i'll have to take a gamble and get one ordered
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Ardent on January 2, 2021, 13:06
Just before you do.
When you remove the original holder. You are likely to find 2 manufacturer/assembly  holes. These will need filling.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Jay on January 2, 2021, 13:22
My plate had been screwed on with two self tappers:

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Don't remember seeing mounting points but I know the type you mean Jason:

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I've actually imported a few of the Toyota plate surrounds for my other cars (imports) as I quite like the OEM approach:

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Will have another look at the nose whenever I get time set aside.  Have a brake overhaul to attempt on the poor thing amongst other bits.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Iain on January 2, 2021, 15:08
Quote from: Ardent on January  2, 2021, 13:06Just before you do.
When you remove the original holder. You are likely to find 2 manufacturer/assembly  holes. These will need filling.

Yes ive seen these. The whole bumper is in need of a respray so if i decide on the square or stick on plate will get it all done at once.

@Jay, mine is a facelift so the plate is mounted different to your PFL
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Topdownman on January 2, 2021, 16:07
A bit left field but I remember seeing square plates on custom cars a few years ago mounted onto a modded towing eye so they sat a few inches off the car.

Would probably not look right on a standard car though!
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: jonbill on January 2, 2021, 19:19
This is the "standard" Japanese import plate attached by velcro. It used to be on Carolyn's rocking horse poo.
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Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Ardent on January 2, 2021, 21:47
I'm sure that could that could be shaved down. Lot of excess white plate that is not needed.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Iain on January 2, 2021, 21:59
Quote from: jonbill on January  2, 2021, 19:19This is the "standard" Japanese import plate attached by velcro. It used to be on Carolyn's rocking horse poo.
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Thanks for that pic, good to see one on a FL.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: 2zzMRS on January 3, 2021, 21:46

Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Rocking horse pooh.  I do have a spare..



I don't mind taking it off your hands 😜
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Carolyn on January 4, 2021, 09:07
Quote from: 2zzMRS on January  3, 2021, 21:46
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Rocking horse pooh.  I do have a spare..



I don't mind taking it off your hands 😜

I'll think about that one.  You probably wouldn't like the price, though!
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Smithy on January 6, 2021, 12:06
I went square and cut down the original holder. i think they look much better. I like the JDM surround you have though.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Iain on January 6, 2021, 18:51
Quote from: Smithy on January  6, 2021, 12:06I went square and cut down the original holder. i think they look much better. I like the JDM surround you have though.
Cutting down the original holder is what i had in mind, so good to know it works and looks good, cheers
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: EJMK3 on July 8, 2021, 18:58
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:26
Quote from: Iain on January  1, 2021, 19:24
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Here's one.  But you need a Toyota Stage Two TRD bumper to pull it off....

20150928_101304 s.jpg

TRD Bumper.jpg

Thanks for the pics, also looks good. Im guessing those front b
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:26
Quote from: Iain on January  1, 2021, 19:24
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Here's one.  But you need a Toyota Stage Two TRD bumper to pull it off....

20150928_101304 s.jpg

TRD Bumper.jpg

Thanks for the pics, also looks good. Im guessing those front bumpers are pretty darn hard to find

Rocking horse pooh.  I do have a spare....
Rocking horse pooh.  I do have a spare....
if said pooh is still lying around would be very interested in sweeping it up for you! Pm me with details if interested? :)
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: Carolyn on July 8, 2021, 19:16
Quote from: EJMK3 on July  8, 2021, 18:58
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:26
Quote from: Iain on January  1, 2021, 19:24
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Here's one.  But you need a Toyota Stage Two TRD bumper to pull it off....

20150928_101304 s.jpg

TRD Bumper.jpg

Thanks for the pics, also looks good. Im guessing those front b
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:26
Quote from: Iain on January  1, 2021, 19:24
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Here's one.  But you need a Toyota Stage Two TRD bumper to pull it off....

20150928_101304 s.jpg

TRD Bumper.jpg

Thanks for the pics, also looks good. Im guessing those front bumpers are pretty darn hard to find

Rocking horse pooh.  I do have a spare....
Rocking horse pooh.  I do have a spare....
if said pooh is still lying around would be very interested in sweeping it up for you! Pm me with details if interested? :)

I'm afraid it now resides in Bulgaria.
Title: Re: Square front number plate
Post by: EJMK3 on July 8, 2021, 19:33
Quote from: Carolyn on July  8, 2021, 19:16
Quote from: EJMK3 on July  8, 2021, 18:58
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:26
Quote from: Iain on January  1, 2021, 19:24
Quote from: Carolyn on January  1, 2021, 19:21Here's one.  But you need a Toyota Stage Two TRD bumper to pull it off....



I'm afraid it now resides in Bulgaria.

Ah that's far! I will keep my eyes peeled then! Thanks anyway