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[feeutfo]

Could you split the number plate in half or just the 3rd that covered the filler, so that a towbar is not a problem??

That was a back up plan at one stage, hence it's off to the right. Managed to get away with it though.

[TheBoy]

I suspect splitting the plate may get unwelcome notice from a nice gentleman in a jam sandwich...

[Stu238]

It's easy enough to do, this is the mk1 version, attached solely the plastic bumper, which does flex a little when the filler is attached. TB has the mk2 version where the filler is attached to a flat metal bracket wealded to the cross member to take the stress off the bumper. But the bumper mounting is fine, it's just that TB is a worrier. 

Note that a tow bar complicates matters somewhat, and the bracket used has no catch to hold it open while the filler is attached, the cap is used for this purpose, while the pump nozzle is attached at a horizontal position if needed, depending on access with tow bar and the opening of the bracket used.

Hi all, I am new to the forum and have had several Omegas over the years although I do not currently own one. I am however building a Cobra replica and came across this post in my search for a flip down license plate holder. I was wondering if anyone on this forum can give me info from where I can buy one similar to that in the photo above?

Thanks in advance,
Stuart.

[aaronjb]

I am however building a Cobra replica

Damn, I'm no longer unique here! (I know, I know, I'm stretching the definition of "building" as it's more "looking at")

[edit] I had to go looking for this - I was going to suggest asking tommy-boy what hinge he used, but then I realised his hinges upward, not downward: http://www.cobraclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56051&page=2&p=538659#post538659

[edit edit] I went and found the thread that originally discussed this, here's where Chris managed to source a second one: http://oldsite.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1289737992/42#42

The link to the catalogue page no longer works but maybe the company noted there still makes them 

[Lazydocker]

Cough cough.... Housekeeping!!!

It's easy enough to do, this is the mk1 version, attached solely the plastic bumper, which does flex a little when the filler is attached. TB has the mk2 version where the filler is attached to a flat metal bracket wealded to the cross member to take the stress off the bumper. But the bumper mounting is fine, it's just that TB is a worrier. 

Note that a tow bar complicates matters somewhat, and the bracket used has no catch to hold it open while the filler is attached, the cap is used for this purpose, while the pump nozzle is attached at a horizontal position if needed, depending on access with tow bar and the opening of the bracket used.

Hi all, I am new to the forum and have had several Omegas over the years although I do not currently own one. I am however building a Cobra replica and came across this post in my search for a flip down license plate holder. I was wondering if anyone on this forum can give me info from where I can buy one similar to that in the photo above?

Thanks in advance,
Stuart.

Welcome Stuart. I believe they are still available.

[STEMO]

Building a cobra replica........and driving a renault. Good man, Stu 

[TheBoy]

The company that chrisgixer and I got ours from, in Belgium, no longer lists them, and I've been unable to source another.

Hence, I had to fix my original homemade one on the other Omega.

[r1]

Ive been looking into getting a kit fitted  and the fitting center wont fit  the filler in the rear unless you have a towbar fitted.

[TheBoy]

Ive been looking into getting a kit fitted  and the fitting center wont fit  the filler in the rear unless you have a towbar fitted.

Other fitters available

[Gaffers]

Piano Hinge, magnets, epoxy and screws.

[Lazydocker]

Ive been looking into getting a kit fitted  and the fitting center wont fit  the filler in the rear unless you have a towbar fitted.

Don't go to a fitting centre, DIY. I will almost guarantee that they will do a piss poor job... Only ever seen 2 "Professionally" fitted kits that pass my inspection

[r1]

Ive been looking into getting a kit fitted  and the fitting center wont fit  the filler in the rear unless you have a towbar fitted.

Don't go to a fitting centre, DIY. I will almost guarantee that they will do a piss poor job... Only ever seen 2 "Professionally" fitted kits that pass my inspection

its beyond my skill level to fit and would like the certification as well.

[Entwood]

Ive been looking into getting a kit fitted  and the fitting center wont fit  the filler in the rear unless you have a towbar fitted.

Don't go to a fitting centre, DIY. I will almost guarantee that they will do a piss poor job... Only ever seen 2 "Professionally" fitted kits that pass my inspection

its beyond my skill level to fit and would like the certification as well.

If you decide to go for an install .. do a LOT of research on the installer ... ask for details of jobs done, and then actually contact those and discuss the work, if possible actually look at a converted car.

DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER those "do it in a day" merchants .. they cut so many corners the image becomes a circle !! (ie drilling the manifolds without removing them from the car ... think .. where does all the swarf go ?? how do they get the angles right ?? etc etc).

My conversion took 4 days by a professional company... as the man said .. a day for the engine, 1/2 a day for the electrics, 1/2 a day for the front to back plumbing, a day for the tank, and a day to set it up and test it properly.

8 years and 80,000 miles later it is still as good as it ever was ... and other than annual service (filter change) the only problem it has had was an internal tank pick-up problem (corrosion) which required a replacement tank .... and every mile I drive saves me (on average) 10 pence over petrol (15 pence/mile as against 25 pence/mile)

[Stu238]

The company that chrisgixer and I got ours from, in Belgium, no longer lists them, and I've been unable to source another.

Hence, I had to fix my original homemade one on the other Omega.

Thanks for all the replies. Sorry about the Renault . I was fortunate to have 3 Omegas in the past a 2.5 followed by a 3.0 Elite and then a 3.2 Elite. All great cars. The Renault is just a 'make do' cheap run around for now.

Shame that these licence plate holders are so hard to find. You can get US style plate flip down holders easily from eBay but not the Euro ones. Oh well, it looks like it may well be DIY then.

If however I find a source I will let you know.

All the best for now.

Stuart.

[TheBoy]

Piano Hinge, magnets, epoxy and screws.

Much like my home made one. Only needs springs as well to keep it closed enough for mags to work, and the mags rust like buggery, no matter what I do to them