Author Topic: Rego plate not fitting (Read 10101 times)

1977 Transam · « **on:** January 28, 2011, 07:07:09 AM »

Hi. I didn't think this one belonged in tech talk. Just got my Rego plates for the 1977 Transam. Rear ones are way too long. People have been telling me to fold the plate but I figure that will get me pulled over by a cop. It would also obstruct the lights for the plate. Could trim it from the sides but probably still get into trouble. Anyone got any ideas please. Its cable tied on an angle at the moment. Thought about getting a smaller plate manufactured for it overseas with the same characters like my current one. Rta said they didn't have a shorter size than 372mm.

lazy69 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:42:13 AM »

I had a sticker made up for mine also not legal but I haven't been pulled over yet

Kroooozer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:48:34 AM »

I had a sticker one on car and got defected once and 2nd time $300 fine and 3 points.

sms777 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2011, 08:27:13 AM »

Once again RTA lied to you.
They do have smaller ones, black and white personalized plates with two letters and three numbers. I have them on my El Camino and they are the same size as the US plates. They cost $90 a year.

1977 Transam · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2011, 08:55:22 AM »

RTA sucks. I like the sticker idea but not the defecting. he he.

I'll get back to them Chris. It would be nice to get someone in these government places that know what they're on about.

bonnevista · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2011, 09:09:04 AM »

I had the same problem with my '79 T/A years ago. I folded up a piece of sheet metal to space the plate out from it's spot so it was flush with the rear bumper. The light still illuminated the plate (a bit) so it was ok.

1977 Transam · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:11:48 AM »

I just asked the RTA and was told I can only get a shorter 5 character plate in yellow with black writing. NSW is very limited with our choices.

69vette · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:15:40 AM »

I had a similar problem with plates for the vette.
Two letter three number plates solved the problem
as they are only 315 mm long.
As Chris says you have to pay $80.00 per year for the privilege.

1977 Transam · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:19:27 AM »

What colour could you get yours in though please? I'm told just the standard yellow plate with black writing. i want the black with gold writing premium plate.

69vette · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:24:57 AM »

I kept it simple, just black with white lettering as per my avatar. Checked on the RTA web sight before ordering to see what was available.

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