DerekS Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Evening all. Phil Willson wrote a very useful article in the March Courier about doing a refurb on original fitment reflective number plates; I have always believed that a car looks smarter if the plates and wheels are nice and tidy but didn't want to fit newer styled ones. I've followed his method and am very happy with the results and the car really does look better for it. I had to order a pack of Starlock washers for the numbers and letters and found a good supplier ( a teddy bear makers supplies outfit, believe it or not! ) on ebay, £4.30 for 50 delivered 1st class post. A worthwhile little project indeed, it cost around £15 all in. Every so often an article seems to jump off the pages and this, for me, was one of them. Thankyou, Phil, for a brilliant article, very informative and well written! Best regards, Derek. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks too, Derek, for the informative post! I'd never have thought of a teddy-bear maker for the lock washers... are they on eBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Yes, they're on ebay Colin. Sorry, I don't know how to post a link to the item but the ebay item number is: 231839523234, 5mm Starlock washers from... wait for it... mohair-bear-making-supplies. I kid you not. I ordered 50 for £4.30 including postage on Sunday evening and they arrived on Tuesday morning, great service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Guys! That's just what I need for my carburettor linkage! I wonder if they do a mixed set, could be useful elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I don't know about a mixed set but there is a link on that page to their shop, they do a variety of sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Starlock-washers-40-pce-assortment-5-x-3-4-5-6-8-10-12-16mm-/162532929999?hash=item25d7b7b1cf:g:CacAAOSwal5YKMQ- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekS Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 That's a handy selection, it could be a lifesaver when one of them goes flying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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