AMTS 120/150 Prado & FJ bash plates. SA made/supplied.

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Andrew, just out of interest (perhaps a suggestion) since you've done well one these plates how about producing one that goes between radiator cross member all the way to the bullbar??

This would depend on the bullbar. Most notably, the Sovereign bullbar lacks this plate however, there is a well documented DIY thread for this. Happy to look into it but it will be for the Sovereign bar only as others like the ARB and TJM already have the 3 deflector plates supplied with the bar which protects the radiator.

Note me for a Transfer Case plate as well Andrew !!

Noted.
This is almost becoming a full time job.

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DO NOT BUY THESE PLATES! If you drive over big rocks and deep ruts and do things that would otherwise cause a lot of damage to the underside of your car the paint gets scraped off the plates!!!!!!!

Yes folks, the plates get a little dinked from the weight of the car resting on them and the paint gets scraped off after multiple attemnpts. No damage happens to your car, but please, the paint comes off and the get a little bashed around!

Oh hang on, that may mean they actually work as intended........ never mind, back to what ever you were doing........

PS I expect a "testing fee" AMTS, they passed with flying colours

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Andrew I do have a sovereign bullbar (as do you by the looks of it) and I'd be interested if you ever decided to give it a go.

I did see the DIY thread, and was thinking of doing it but it won't come out as good as the one you've sent me

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Production is 6-8 weeks. Prototype can be a month.

Oooh, I just noticed this. So the earliest for the 150 plates seems to be around April/May? Perhaps realistically, it will be more like June?

LFaR.

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[QUOTE=amts;327260]The 1st batch of 120 bashplates did not have the transfer case protected. Now with the next batch for the 120 and 150, there is an oppurtunity to have the transfer case as a separate item as it is a standalone plate. So the breakdown will be like this:

Plate 1 - Diff and sump
Plate 2 - transmission
Plate 3 - transfer case


Definitely add the transfer case bash plate to my existing order thanks Andrew, that is of course if you end up producing them.

Tei.

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MLC: Thanks for doing the testing. Glad that you're still happy with them. Perhaps a TC plate to cover your testing fee?

pjorek: Happy to take a closer look at the radiator plate.

LFaR: I just got a quote back for the transfer case (TC) plate with a lead time of 3-4 weeks. But as timing is out of my control, I won't try to make promises. The fabricators had failures with the plasma cutter last year and I can only assume that it will be smooth flowing from now on. I've been away for a week and will get back under the car again to get the prototype model sorted for the TC. As for the 2 main plates for the 150, only the front one needs a bigger bend on 2 folds. One of which is to allow for a diff drop. Otherwise, it fitted up perfectly. I'd imagine that the next batch of 120 and 150 will start pretty soon with the TC plate not far behind.

Tei: noted.

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where do i sign up for one Andrew?

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Hi Andrew,

I will probably be after a TC plate in a few months.

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Hi Andrew

I am interested in a set of three plates (incl Transfer case). I have a 2003' 120 series V6 auto with Sovereign bar (let me know if you do decide to make one for the bar to radiator support also). Please let me know pricing for the set of two and the TC plate when finalised.

Thank you, Brett.

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Hi Andrew,

I would in interested in the transfer cover for my 120 and also the radiator cove if my decide to make them. I have the sovereign bar.
This is turning into a full time job!!

I have done a slight modification to your bash plates on my car. I hope you don't mind



It does turn a few heads!!

MLC it makes the rocks get out of the way!


Nick

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Nice one Nick! I've got you down for the TC and possible radiator plates as well.

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I have now updated the 1st post with pricing for the 120, 150 and new transfer case plates. Fabricator is ordering the material next week so I need to confirm order numbers very soon. I'm close to the 20 sets and if those that have enquired were added to the list, it will be over 20 sets.

At this stage, the fabrication of the 2 main plates will go ahead while I finalise the transfer case plate which will hopefully follow soon after the 2 main plates. The plates will be compatible with a diff drop which I am also organizing for $40 a set. There is no further reduction in clearance with the bashplates.

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First draft of the radiator bashplate for 120 Prados with Sovereign bullbar fitted.

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Andrew,

I'm still interested in the radiator plate, looks good. Just wondering where those two original screws (holes on your picture) reside on the soverign bar? My guess is the plastic bits of the bar and if so I presume longer/stronger bolts would be required?

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The 2 holes on my plate won't be able to go that far. You would need to drill holes in the bar. But it is the first draft at this stage and things could still change.