Author Topic: is radio delete plate number same size as rear trunk insignia?  (Read 2962 times)

flyingv

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hi - im searching for a new trunk number badge (mine is a 250 but has a 280 badge on it) and have noticed when searching on ebay there are 'radio delete plates" with the very badge on them that i require......but......are these the same size that appear on the trunk???? help pls....! ???

66andBlue

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Re: is radio delete plate number same size as rear trunk insignia?
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2010, 07:06:20 »
No, the lettering on the radio delete plates is smaller. in addition the delete plate will cost you about 5-10x more! :o
Alfred
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flyingv

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Re: is radio delete plate number same size as rear trunk insignia?
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2010, 13:11:12 »
No, the lettering on the radio delete plates is smaller. in addition the delete plate will cost you about 5-10x more! :o

.........wow!...ok i will start saving! thx or the reply

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Re: is radio delete plate number same size as rear trunk insignia?
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2010, 22:32:05 »
Starting to save now is a good idea. The delete plates ( a throw away item when the cars were delivered here) is a rare item, read that as $$$$ now.
Jonny B
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