| ausmini https://ausmini.com/forums/ |
|
| Small alloy number plate https://ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=96136 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | ausdino [ Tue Oct 10, 2017 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Small alloy number plate |
What is the significance of the number on the small alloy plate (secured by small machine screws) on the bonnet lock/support panel ? Both my mk2 S's have had them. On the first car 10/69 the number (62304) was also noted in the registration of ownership in the owners manual. I don't have the book for my current car. Doesn't match serial or engine number. An internal BMC build number ?? I did a search, couldn't find anything. |
|
| Author: | winabbey [ Tue Oct 10, 2017 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
If it's like the one pictured below, they were installed by some dealerships as a simple way to identify each vehicle they sold for service or warranty work. Attachment: ID Plate ex Dealership.jpg
|
|
| Author: | ausdino [ Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
Thanks Doug, that's the one. So, not factory then ?? Do you fill the holes or put it back on ?? I realize that's a "how long is a piece of string" question. |
|
| Author: | winabbey [ Tue Oct 10, 2017 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
I don't think either presence or absence of the plate will affect the car's value, so up to you. I would probably leave it, meaning the car is as sold originally. |
|
| Author: | ausdino [ Tue Oct 10, 2017 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
Yep, thanks. |
|
| Author: | Phil 850 [ Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
I have this plate on my 850. |
|
| Author: | winabbey [ Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
Mine has this. Attachment: Larke Hoskins ID sticker.jpg
|
|
| Author: | cgo [ Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
winabbey wrote: Mine has this. Attachment: Larke Hoskins ID sticker.jpg Doug, I found a Larke Hoskins lubrication sticker in my collection of Mini things. It has MCS 1433 printed on it. Do you know the significance of this number please? Thanks |
|
| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Fri Nov 15, 2019 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
Dealers used an internal numbering system and would attach either a plate or later a sticker onto a car they sold. The MCS-xxx numbers were issued to the MK1 and MK2 Cooper S. MCS 115 is a plate fitted YKG2S2 1712 Attachment: Larke Hoskins MCS 115 YKG2S2 1712.jpg MCS 1151 is a sticker fitted to YG2S4 1545. Attachment: Larke Hoskins MCS 1151 YG2S4 1545.jpg MCS 1433 would probably be for a very late 1970 or early 1971 MK2 S. UK Motors just used numbers for all cars. They started with large plates and ended up going to a small tag. Attachment: UK Motors 42462 fitted to YMA2S1 4025.jpg Attachment: UK Motors 81774 fitted to AKPPB19Y 101328.jpg
|
|
| Author: | cgo [ Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
Macka, I believe it was attached car to YG2S4 2447. Your resources are very impressive. Thanks |
|
| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
cgo wrote: Macka, I believe it was attached car to YG2S4 2447. Your resources are very impressive. Thanks You must have done well to get the sticker off without wrecking it. Was the sticker originally located on the Flitch panel just forward of the Booster? |
|
| Author: | cgo [ Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small alloy number plate |
Sticker was in a bag of bits, compliance plate, badges, etc, that came with the car. In poor condition, RH corner is damaged from being removed. |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC + 10 hours |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|