Looks good! But why didn't you tap the bungs first, so you can have the thread go all the way? I know a bottom tap will work, but it's still not cutting all the way, and you might want the couple extra threads...
half dozen in one, 6 in the other... It doesn't weigh anything, so no real need to get crazy with thread count.
really nice, I have two plaques. first has holes in it, but the other is untouched and I may have to see if I can duplicate what you did. so much nicer with no holes.. might need to get a belt sander also taping off is a pain
I'm just wondering... Figured it would be easier in the lathe than doing it by hand. But I wasn't trying to piss anybody off. Again, nice work!
Perfect timing, my new club plaque is crossing the ocean as i type, but i think i'll be going for two holes, and some gold chains. That sounds kinda cheap huh?
Actually, there are lots of plaques out there that we have cast a 1/2" square lump on the back of so that guys could drill and tap as needed. Of course that leads to the same question I ask when guys ask if we drill the plaques we make. I get their attention by saying "Sure, six holes each!" That usually gets their attention and they ask "Why six?" So I tell them that we have to make all of their members happy - the ones that are hanging them from chains, mounting them on the top of their license plate and centering them on their spreader bar. They get the message and concede that it's better not to get them pre-drilled so that the guys that want to just lay them in their trunk or on the rear package tray won't be pissed about the six holes they're not using I'm making 30 oval bronze plaques at the moment with two blocks on the back 7" on center (license plate bolt spacing) that are centered top to bottom. Hope all 30 guys like them that way because it's a lot or grinding to get those bronze blocks off - unless you have a Bridgeport like Kevin Dennis
Seriously? aren't y'all just over thinking this. It was meant to be a simple informative post about how "I" did this particular mount. Do yours anyway you see fit!
Hey Kevin,if you feel that my post hijacked your thread or pissed on your fireworks, that was not my intention, and I sincerely apologise. This thread was a good bit of tech which unfortunately wouldn't work for me as I have Frenched numberplates and no bumpers. Once again please accept my apologies. Paul
No offense taken. There are a number of ways to accomplish this simple task. None right or wrong...whatever works for whomever.
That's an interesting point! With apologies to Kevin for hijacking his thread again, I always assumed (being English and all) that plaques were always mounted to the rear of the car. Would mounted on chains from the front license plate (we have to have them over here by law) work in you guys opinions? Paul
It was meant to be a technical question. I was wondering if welding it on with the hole already tapped would have caused some distortion in the threads, even with a bolt in the hole. Your end result is very clean looking. Now go treat yourself to one of those beers that the Austin Beerworks is brewing for you in Austin.
looks good, perfect for your "licence plate" application, but as a drag plate i tend to agree with drj--- drilling holes is a tradition..
Looks good, but I would suggest tapping the bungs before you weld them to the plaque. You'll get a better thread than with a bottom tap.
Nice tech bro, I am all about those Lil Rancheros after Ryans Ute thread. Strange how quick perception changes on a car you have taken for granted for a long time. Kontinetals rock!! ~sololobo~
To each their own. For me the way I remember them back in Stamford Ct. they hung and swung. That is how mine are.
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