Which side is your Dataplate

Red Kite · Post by **Red Kite** » Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:11 pm

As per the title. For S2 RHD FHC 1968.
I have a new plate from the USA and have the opportunity to fit it either side. I thought it was on the left but have looked at photos and seen both left and right. Are their any original photos or manuals which show it in place ?

Simon P · Post by **Simon P** » Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:37 pm

Mine's LHS (this is post restoration but that's where it's always been):

You're right though that they do seem to crop up on either side.

Gfhug · Post by **Gfhug** » Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:02 pm

Mine's on LHS too

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:06 am

My 69 series 2 has it on the passenger side as well

Toronto Etype · Post by **Toronto Etype** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:53 am

To add to the survey: My 68 Canadian market FHC is a LHD series 1.5, and the data plate is on the passenger (right) side.

Ian Cooke · Post by **Ian Cooke** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:25 pm

Hi Gerry

I'm going to be replacing my plate as the old one is in very poor condition and I'm wondering where you got your replacement plate stamped with the car and engine number etc?

My existing plate is on the left side - 1969 S2 LHD converted to RHD.

Ian

frogeater · Post by **frogeater** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:58 pm

Hello,
In this book ( http://www.jaguarheritage.com/e-type-bo ... r-plu-1054 ) the author mention that all serie 2 and some late serie 1,5 have the data plate on the left side.

Red Kite · Post by **Red Kite** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:34 pm

I bought one a while back from the UK but never fitted it, too poor quality.

I got my current one here http://classicjaguar.com/cjparts/dataplate.php

Its great quality, a faithful reproduction and they will stamp it for you if you have a heritage certificate. Well worth the extra money.

My car had a reproduction plate fitted when it was restored a few years ago and it was fitted with glu/sealant on the right hand side. As no holes were made, i can chose which side to fit mine. It looks like the left side is correct so i will rivet it on there and use a jointing compound underneath to prevent corrosion.

Ian Cooke · Post by **Ian Cooke** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:54 pm

Thanks Gerry

I'll probably order one from Classic Jaguar although I'm wondering if anyone has had a better experience with a UK supplier than you did?

Ian

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