Series 1 SWB

**JamesM** · 4th October 2016, 08:05 PM

Everything pretty much fixed now - just the windscreen motor to sort out. Pulled it apart and cleaned it. Only problem was the switch, which just had to be bent a little to make contact. Problem is, it works perfectly running off a battery off the car but doesn't work when put back on. Very little voltage on the -ve (active) lead so need to hunt around and find what bit of the wiring is dodgy. Generator is fine - was just the regulator.
Put indicators on for RWC - not "authentic" but easily removed later if I change my mind (not likely).
Replacement steering column needs to be painted (currently blue) but don't plan to repaint the body - I like the "weathered" look! Promised some photos outdoors so here they are (minus doors and roof that are in the shed). Last one was after driving down the valley to see if I could bog it - went beautifully but needed a hose down.
Thanks for everyone's help with my questions. Much appreciated.
Cheers, James

**JamesM** · 15th October 2016, 12:24 PM

I'm back with another dumb question.
Got the Oggin registered (club plates) but don't see where to fix the plates. Have looked at lots of pics and the front plate seems to be on right mudguard, left mudguard, grill or bumper bar. Think the back one goes on the tail gate tho not so many rear views.
I can drill holes easily enough but just wonder if there is a "correct" spot to put the plates? Apologies is this query is totally naff!
James

**Dinty** · 16th October 2016, 04:43 PM

NSW Historic plates are much smaller than Victorian, my front is mounted on the grille, the rear is mounted on the right side under the brake/taillight cheers Dennis

**1950landy** · 16th October 2016, 05:07 PM

Queenslands old special interest plates were square & could be mounted on the front guard & under the D lamp, but the new ones are the same size as a std no plate . The front just fits on the front guard but the rear are at least 50mm too long to fit under the D lamp & it ilegal to cut them down. From what I can see the only plate PPQ have that fits on the rear is around 2,500
dollars, a bit much for this little black duck. Have mounted on one side of tailgate without a no plate light at the moment.

**JamesM** · 16th October 2016, 06:12 PM

Thanks guys.
Figured they just go where they can. Vic plates are same as standard rego so the rear fits on the back tail gate and put the front on the grill, off-set a bit to not block airflow to radiator too much - might change to central later if it doesn't look right. Now off to the supermarket!
Cheers
James

**gromit** · 16th October 2016, 09:09 PM

Remember that the rear one needs illumination.

The UK plates were square and fitted under the taillight, there was a clear section in the light to illuminate the plate.
Some Australian ones have a plate carrier that fits to the central rib as below (Series III). Not sure when these were first used.

I fitted one to my Series I in the same place you've chosen. Made a backplate that also hold the light and pivots so that you can run with the tailboard open & still (sort of) see the rego plate.

Colin

**JDNSW** · 17th October 2016, 06:33 AM

The one you show from a Series 3 was fitted to my 86", and remained the same to the end of S3 production. Not sure they were fitted to 80" though.

John

**67hardtop** · 17th October 2016, 06:47 AM

Gee theres a lot happening on the back of that s1 Colin. Cool.

Cheers Rod

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**JDNSW** · 17th October 2016, 08:23 AM

Colin's Series 1 is absolutely fascinating! The back is the least of it! John

**QRS40** · 18th October 2016, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by 1950landy

Queenslands old special interest plates were square & could be mounted on the front guard & under the D lamp, but the new ones are the same size as a std no plate . The front just fits on the front guard but the rear are at least 50mm too long to fit under the D lamp & it ilegal to cut them down. From what I can see the only plate PPQ have that fits on the rear is around 2,500
dollars, a bit much for this little black duck. Have mounted on one side of tailgate without a no plate light at the moment.

For regular rego, PPQ's '2x2 flexi' ($1095) should fit on the side of the rear tray, under the light- 134mm x 291mm (vs regular plate size 134mm x 372mm)

This wont help anyone outside Qld though...

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