LP2 Carrier Data plates

[Dale Jordan]

I've been ask by other LP2 owners who don't use the internet that well to post on the MLU about data plates . So can someone give us a run down on LP2 carrier Data plates the diff between each maker and shape and where they were located on the hull also I was sent a photo of a shift speed plate on the dash upper left corner . I know the late Bob had info on his web site about plates . Also has any one had VR 1942 blank data plates repro before .. I would like to buy one ..Dale

[Ryan]

Is Bobs website still up?

I'm sure someone a couple of years ago had made repo blank carrier plates but it was a very limited run.

Sorry I can't help further atm.

[Andrew Rowe]

I have had some cast , LP2A plates , can either mount on top of dash or on top of the front R/H mudguard, depending on what build number in the production series. There appears to be a different plate for the LP2 also , this is from the New Zealand perspective.

[The Bedford Boys]

Do you have an LP2 data plate Andrew?

[Andrew Rowe]

Have not seen one, but I do believe there could be one that someone has identified to be in existence, need to track it down. That LP2 floor plate is ready for pickup Alex.

[Rob Beale]

What about Russell and Brents LP2?

I need a pair of LP2 plates as well.

Rob

[Petr Brezina]

Sorry to hijacking this LP thead, but would be any owner of british made carrier so kind and measure for me the basic dimensions of the dataplate on his carrier?
Im not sure if its differ during the production or not. Many thanks in advance

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Petr, What are you asking? Do you want the dimensions of an earlier British plate? I believe they were all the same as the one you posted unless you are going back to pre universal plates which were bigger and carried more data.

[Petr Brezina]

Hi Lynn, not the earlier, but universal carrier plates preferably. I guess too that they were the same size as this mortar one, but cant prove it.

[Paul Dutton]

I have an original early Mk1 Mortar Carrier plate I can measure still attached to its original Fender

[Petr Brezina]

Yes, that would be very nice of you, Paul. Thank you!

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Petr, The rectangle is 192mm long by 48mm wide. The holes are 5.7mm dia.
The length over the lugs, is 207mm. The boarder is about 9.7mm wide,on the sides and about 6.8mm at the ends and the letters are about 8.7mm high. The stamped T number digits are about 5.7mm high. This is from a British 3 inch Mortar carrier. War Department number T80908. (Wolseley)
The letters vary in width with the "M" being 10mm wide and the "R" is only 7mm wide.
There are no extra stampings on my plate like the plate you posted. (No No1 MkII or WT)

[Petr Brezina]

Hi Lynn, thanks a lot, this is very useful info! Whats the height of the plate, please?

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Petr, the border is 4.8mm thick. There is a pattern to the back ground, not unlike a fine woven cloth. relief is about 1.0mm

[Petr Brezina]

Excellent! Thanks for perfect info Lynn!