Has anyone any ideas for fixing the rear number plate or for a mounting plate that fit for purpose?

I've tried to use the cheap aluminium fixing frames and their fixing holes (there are four) do not align to or work with the two fixing holes on the engine lid. In fact these frames don't fix any better than the plate itself.

I did have in mind to make something out of stainless. Any ideas? Pics?

Hi, i just used number plate double sided tape on mine. Thick tape that is, so as to cater for the curve. Saved me drilling my plate.

i have the original Italian plate. This fits perfect in the alu frame you describe. 4 holes etc. however, its plastic, so bends easy for the curve.

Rob

.... and continuing on that theme, Velcro. (the kind that has an adhesive side). Front and rear plates both been OK for 4+ years.

Joe R

That sounds pretty straightforward. I do have plenty of DS pads / tape.

Thank you

Hi Nathan,
I made up a set of captive fasteners which were hidden behind the plastic raised letters.
The captive fasteners are aluminium tube with a nutsert wedged in place.


https://www.fiatforum.com/500-classic/462883-new-number-plates.html

MOD500 said:

Hi Nathan,
I made up a set of captive fasteners which were hidden behind the plastic raised letters.
The captive fasteners are aluminium tube with a nutsert wedged in place.


https://www.fiatforum.com/500-classic/462883-new-number-plates.html

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that's a great idea... thank u

A lot of this seems a little bit involved for what should be quite a minor job.
I am proud to have the original number-plate on a UK registered car fitted with its original nuts and bolts to the original engine-cover; all lovely and patinated.
I'm not sure if any or all the factory holes were used, but it seems no big deal if you have to drill some. The anodised (well, originally ), M5, Pozidrive setscrews and nuts are at each corner of the plate and the bottom two are longer because a short piece of rubber-buffer/spacer tube is fitted under each corner of the plate to allow it to stay straight as the engine-cover curves away.

There used to be number plate fitting kits with each new Fiat car supplied to the dealer. This varied according to the model but might comprise, for the rear no. plate, plastic plugs that fitted into square holes punched into the rear panel, suitable phillips head screws, thick or thin rubber buffers and for the front number plate, right angle brackets for mounting the front number plate under the bumper plus 5mm screws/nuts and self tapping screws for the plate to brackets.

Also supplied, if required, were seat belt mounting kits and radio fitting kits, including interference suppression components.

The aerial fitting kit included a paper template to determine the correct location of a wing aerial if required.

As an apprentice mechanic, if we were busy, I used to earn extra cash by fitting a roof aerial, radio, 2 door speakers and fitting the necessary interference supression during my 1 hour lunch break.......

As well as eating my lunch, of course.

AL.