Making a LED Numberplate mount

capped the end first with some 5mm steel:-





The cleaned it up with a flapper disc to get it neat...



The tube at the top is where I intend to mount the LED's to light the numberplate, I made a plate to go inside - 5 holes for LED's and 2 to mount it (so I can mount and change the LED's)



I have a load of these LED holders about from random projects in the past (don't ask!!!). They are dead neat - and hold the LED's perfectly in place...



Here are all the holders in place, and the bolts with metal lugs at the back:-





The plan is to drill the top of the tube and weld the lugs in place to give a neat fit inside....





Then welded the bugger firmly in place



Cleaned it all up with the flapper disc and its looking a neat job!



I haven't 100% decided on colours yet - but I have some matt black plasticoat spray lying around which I used in the spray booth!!!!



After suitable drying time it was re-assembled:-





and I'm a happy boy!

Need to get some other LED's - I thought I had 5mm white ones, but turns out they are blue. I'll order them today, and get it wired in the week.