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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678  
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We have replaced Genuine chequer plate before with new Genuine chequer plate (both with identical part numbers on stickers on the plates) and the holes have been in totally different locations
Of course the old holes will be covered by the new chequer plate Welcome to the forum  |
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7th Sep 2015 2:51pm |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2954
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Why not get the old ones powder coated
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7th Sep 2015 5:17pm |
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| YOLO110 Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK Posts: 1646 
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Drainage under checker plate is a good thing!  YOLO... You Only Live Once... |
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7th Sep 2015 6:49pm |
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| Jonno1968 Member Since: 24 Oct 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 245 
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I have just done it...replaced aluminium with powder coated black. The old one was riveted and the new one was bolted and actually a different size. My main concern was that the new one would not cover the old holes but it does...just. Drilling out the old rivets is best done by finding the right size drill bit to drill all the way through the old rivets. Don't just take the head off with a large drill bit....if you do you will be left with rivet studs still sticking out of the bodywork and tricky to drill out without causing damage to the now exposed bodywork. Be brave and drill right through with a 3-4 mm bit. If the new ones are bolted you will need some thin arms to reach through for the nuts underneath....this is more tricky on the off side at the front and best done with the headlight removed due to the horn being in the way! Good luck.
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7th Sep 2015 7:34pm |
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| jolySoft Member Since: 07 Sep 2015 Location: UK Posts: 2 
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Thanks very much for the help everyone. I might get the old ones powered coated and try and find a gasket to fit or cover the holes with a new plate.
On a side note (I've only been a Landy owner for 19 days now) I'm very impressed that most Landy driver wave to each other. How very civilized. Once again thanks for the help, now to find my 4mm drill bit |
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8th Sep 2015 8:56am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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If you want to refit with gaskets get a sheet of closed cell foam and cut new gaskets to suit, you don't want open cell as it holds water. Alternatively use thin rubber sheet or bond the edges with a decent sealer. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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8th Sep 2015 9:39am |
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| glpinxit Member Since: 31 Jul 2010 Location: rural Somerset Posts: 156
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After lots of experience of chequer plate:
- factory comes with a thin closed-cell foam gasket and is normally screwed into rivnuts which are supplied in the kit (though I replace with nylock stainless nuts); - factory black is anodised and not powder coated. This is much better as it does not fade or peel - even after six years. - the factory stuff is thicker than many others', but not all. - factory is much more expensive but I've had both sorts and if you want black then I would choose it every time, and there are deals out there if you are patient. Cheers, Guy. |
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8th Sep 2015 6:59pm |
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