Rear carrier number plate assembly
Submitted: Friday, May 12, 2006 at 22:24
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Footloose
I finally decided to install the rear tyre carrier. Its been in my shed for around 4 years (dont ask how I used to carry 2 spares, tubes etc without a rack :) . So, mission completed until I realized I had forgotten to relocate the number plate. So, off to an aftermarket mob and "yes we can get one, no light, $77). No thanks, so I accumulate the bits (ha ha) and away I go.
This isn't going to work. It's not a boat, I need to fix it to the carrier. Hmm...how do the Kmar people do it ? Can't find any pix. Can't find any prices of the Kmar one (and not sure it will fit anyway).
Can't do the shopping tomorrow, the vehicles illegal....no worries, TIE the number plate on, it will do for a quick daylight trip...yes officer I have my excuse all prepared.
I guess I need some visual details (and possibly pricing) on a commercial one (that way I know it wont disintegrate on those holes and corros).
Could any kind, knowledgeable soul point me in the right direction ?
PS I know its a vehicle post, but the vehicle does get out there.
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 06:54
Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 06:54
Footie,
Have a kaymar wheel carrier, fitted to 80 series GXL. Original supplied n'plate bracket fitted where the original plate went, and over a number of years, vibrated on our roads enough to bugger the tailgate.
Bought the tyre mounted bracket, and have fitted it, without drama. Amazing how the girl @ kaymar can quote those prices, without even catching her breath, or at least gagging a little.
Plate looks better up on the wheel, but the one effort to wire up plate light was quickly smashed by helpful souls, with pair of side cutters, as they assisted the Bride, to change a tyre. Can send you some photos tonight, or tomorrow if you wish.
In haste...
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 09:03
Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 09:03
Bob, that would be just the ticket ! I know that it's a PITA for you but I guess thats exactly what I need. Amazing how something so apparently simple can turn into a production.
Do you want an email addy to send em to ?
TIA
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 21:47
Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 21:47
No worries, Footie. Bit late now, but will take a couple in the morning, and send down. Will use the email addy off your web site?
G'night.
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Reply By: Geoff M (Newcastle, NSW) - Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 12:46
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 12:46
Jim,
A Kaymar tip,
If you want Kaymar bits and pieces ring Kaymar direct and talk to Jenny.
I was quoted $200.00 by a
well known
Newcastle 4wd Store for a genuine Kaymar bolt kit to mount my towbar come rear wheel carrier to the Troopy. (No it didn't include fitting, just a bag of bolts) There reason? "Kaymar are trying to convince you to buy new bars not secondhand"
Thought bullchit and rang Kaymar.
That'll be $29.00 including the instruction sheet plus $11 for overnight freight, yes we can do credit card over the phone.
Guess who sold me the bolt kit!
Geoff.
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 12:53
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 12:53
Geoff thats great advice, thanks. What is this feminine dynamo's number ? :))
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Follow Up By: Geoff M (Newcastle, NSW) - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 08:44
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 08:44
Hi Jim,
Try,
Kaymar 4wd Accessories Pty Ltd
90 Beresford Rd
Lilydale 3140
(03) 9739 4110
Geoff.
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 08:48
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 08:48
Thanks Geoff, appreciate it.
Cheers
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