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#1 Number plate light bezels
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 2:50 pm
by peters3103
Hi,
Looking at reproduction early 3.8 Butlers numberplate light bezels, comparing the originals (image 1) to the items available from RS Panels and Classic Quality (image 2) the script seems to be stamped upside down. Am I right here? Surely this wouldn’t pass scrutiny by the rivet counters.
Pete
#2 Re: Number plate light bezels
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 2:53 pm
by peters3103
Apologies, image 1 are the reproductions and 2 the originals
#3 Re: Number plate light bezels
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:59 am
by Sarthe72
James told me he was making them again after a NOS pair sold on Ebay for £500. I didn't know he was making them for Australia though! Next time I speak to him I'll mention it, but, as a past concours judge, I doubt I would have noticed it really. Too busy thinking of Lucas, no name at all, and hoping for Butler I guess. They existed up until the end of February 1962 we think - that's the latest I have seen them on an original car anyway.
#4 Re: Number plate light bezels
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:20 am
by Heuer
Originals have been found with the 'Butlers England' in both orientations, so both correct. More info here:
http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?p=35522#p35522
#5 Re: Number plate light bezels
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:34 am
by peters3103
I’ve actually been in correspondence with James from RS and he’s looking into it but now you’ve answered my question. Thanks
#6 Re: Number plate light bezels
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:41 am
by peters3103
Just got the reference to Australia mate!!