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Dinnu



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That is very nice. And I would think it would survive an incident like I had when my son thought he could use the number plate light as a step to get on the roof Big Cry 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
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Soulrider911



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Thanks all. This has been a fun project. Here is another prototype I just printed (unpainted). I made this one a bit thinner. Also engraved the logo into the material rather than a decal. Going to paint it up and see how it looks. Lastly I have some rubber gasket material on the way so I an cut a gasket to go between the body and the mount.


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Soulrider911



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Here is the final product!

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Very nice Thumbs Up I wished I had a need for it Very Happy
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That looks great Thumbs Up
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That looks great. Much cleaner than using the existing holes or Euro frame.

But, how did you get an '89 into the States? Personal vehicle when you moved across the pond?
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Soulrider911



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Thank you kind sir. Long story short I have wanted a classic Defender for some time. But, Have been scared off by people in California telling me I would never be able to get it registered due to the strict emissions and SMOG rules here. However, One came up for sale in Florida that had just been imported. So I jumped on it and hoped I would be able to figure i out. It took me 5 different visits to the Department of Motor Vehicles, and meeting with a Police officer, but I get it registered!! It is not only a rare car in the states but even more rare to have one with California plates. Smile 1989 Defender 90
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Post #960121 31st Jul 2022 3:17pm
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crs013



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Re: A Better License Plate Mount
Any chance you could send me the file for this so I can modify and print for a Canadian license plate?

Thanks!

Soulrider911 wrote:
Hey folks. So as a new Defender ower, and a maker, I always thought it was crazy why the Land Rover engineers and designers did not think to leverage the license place light mount/plinth to ALSO be the actual mount for the license plate? I am sure there was a reason...

However, I am trying to avoid drilling more holes in the back of my Defender. So I took some measurements and jumped into my cad software to see if I could come up with something that could work with the existing Plinth and light.

The concept I have here is a 3mm thick metal mount that would be sandwiched in between the light and the plinth. Additionally, I might cut down my plinth in half so it does not stick out so far. Anyway thought I would share. I have a prototype being made and will report how it goes.


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Hi! looks great! Do you sell them?

Soulrider911 wrote:
Here is the final product!

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Soulrider911



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Files up on Printables
For those wanting to make their own - PLEASE DO NOT SELL - I have offered the files up for free on printables, so anyone can 3D print or have one made.
Cheers!
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Post #1044324 30th Aug 2024 3:51pm
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CarMan



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I really like this and thanks for the file, I've got a friend printing one for me, but I can't find the nylon screw inserts shown here, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HCV97...8&th=1 in UK, so has anyone got any ideas, maybe we call them something different Confused

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Soulrider911



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I just added a model so you can print the inserts... NOTE: I have not tested these, I suggest using ASA, Poly-C or ABS. Cheers and let me know how it works out
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HDPE & Nylon 66 are worth looking at as materials, the latter not that cheap though.

Personally I’d paint, as that then has UV resistance that’s tried and tested and the item is rigid anyway.

Looks great Soulruder911. Thumbs Up Chillin In The Backwoods🇬🇧🇺🇸
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Yes! Good catch paint is a must IMO. I lightly sanded mine, painted, and clear-coated it to protect it from the elements and UV. Thank you 1989 Defender 90
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