Number plate

[OneOff]

Quick question -

Is it legal to attach the number plate to the tail gate in QLD?

Just wondering about the possibility of driving with the tailgate down, and therefore the plate would not be in view. When they were new (1958), where was the plate mounted?

It’s frustrating that a standard number plate will not fit to the side...

[pop058]

Fitting to the tailgate is fine. There is a factory number plate holder that is hinged so the plate swings down when the gate is lowered.

[p38arover]

Fit what early Rangies had - a hinged drop down numberplate holder so the car could be driven with the tailgate down.

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[bemm52]

It’s frustrating that a standard number plate will not fit to the side...

It does fit just needs some slight trimming, how often would you drive with tail gate down?

Also wiring could also be an issue".............just trim your plate that's what I did few notice

Cheers Paul

[pop058]

It does fit just needs some slight trimming, how often would you drive with tail gate down?

Also wiring could also be an issue".............just trim your plate that's what I did few notice

Cheers Paul

Modifying number plates is technically a no-no. Cost my bride 80 bucks and 1 point when she got sprung driving one of my cars with a trimmed and re-painted plate.

[JDNSW]

All Australian assembled Series Landrovers (almost all, anyway) had a swing down plate holder and light that was riveted to the tailgate. You should be able to find one from someone who wrecks Series Landrovers, e.g. Ho Hars.

[russellrovers]

Quick question -

Is it legal to attach the number plate to the tail gate in QLD?

Just wondering about the possibility of driving with the tailgate down, and therefore the plate would not be in view. When they were new (1958), where was the plate mounted?

It’s frustrating that a standard number plate will not fit to the side...hi you can buy a side brush plate as on the defenders

[OneOff]

Thank you all, that clears it up perfectly.

I don't plan on driving at all with the tail gate down, although e.g. bringing something large home from Bunnings etc might necessitate that...
More concerned with the legal technicalities come rego time.
Also, I already have a personalized plate which comes in a very sturdy aluminium frame so there will be no trimming to be done...

I do have a homemade plate and light holder that fits on the tail gate but it's not hinged. I think I might have to find an old hinged item.

Jim, check your PM's.

[Gordie]

Not sure about interstate, but here in SA it is governed by the motor vehicles act. You can place it where you like...as long as, it is no higher than a certain height off the ground....and can be viewed from any point within a 180deg arc, when standing no closer than 3metres to the car, I think it was. Going off the top of my head, but it is something like that, you would find it in your local laws.

[DiscoMick]

Must be legible at all times, even if the vehicle is loaded. Here's the Qld rule:

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT--VEHICLE REGISTRATION) REGULATION 2010 - REG 30
Position, visibility and legibility of number plate (http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_reg/toumrr2010725/s30.html)

[OneOff]

Oo... that's handy.
Looks like a hinged unit is the way to go.

Thanks Mick.

[gromit]

I made my own for my Series I. Some aluminium plate, hinges and a numberplate light.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/424.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26eshVe)DSCF3624 (https://flic.kr/p/26eshVe) by Colin Radley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152321353@N07/), on Flickr

My Series III shorty had one of the 'factory' ones fitted.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/425.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27Bdw3R)DSCN3197 (https://flic.kr/p/27Bdw3R) by Colin Radley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152321353@N07/), on Flickr

A lot of the factory ones I've found have been damaged by vibration......bits missing, cracks etc.


Colin

[1950landy]

This is what I did on my 80" same as Defenders 140792140793

[QRS40]

Since you are in qld, if you buy ‘2x2 flexi’ from ppq, it fits perfectly to the side of the tailgate. No mods or bracket needed, just need to buy a personalised plate...

[QRS40]

Ahh here we are- found a pic.

[OneOff]

That would have been a good idea. Even found one I like, “LR 58” is available.
Unfortunately I've already sprung for a personalized plate, so not likely to run that expense again.

[TimNZ]

I was lucky with my plate, it "just" fits.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/06/115.jpg

Cheers,

[OneOff]

Bleedin’eck Tim, your garage looks uncanninily like mine...[smilebigeye]

[JDNSW]

Looks disgustingly clean and tidy compared to mine!

[DiscoMick]

Mine is bent, but clean.

[DiscoMick]

Since you are in qld, if you buy ‘2x2 flexi’ from ppq, it fits perfectly to the side of the tailgate. No mods or bracket needed, just need to buy a personalised plate...Pricey though.
2x2 Flexi (https://www.ppq.com.au/plate-information/2x2-flexi)

[1950landy]

Since you are in qld, if you buy ‘2x2 flexi’ from ppq, it fits perfectly to the side of the tailgate. No mods or bracket needed, just need to buy a personalised plate...
I got a price for personalised plates that fitted they quoted $2500 Not worth it for a vehicle that I use a couple times a year. I am thinking of fitting the ones off my 1984 BMW but they are painted blue so will have to get the colour changed to white on black they will fit . Don't think blue plates on a green car will look that good.