With my early V4's/v4b's there were a few 1/4" (i think) screws that need to be removed on the inside before removing the pots and switches. Once they are removed then you can pull out the pots/switches and then slide out the flaceplate....
I used a Fliptops plate on my current V4B and it fit nicely with very little (if any) play....
I used a Fliptops plate on my current V4B and it fit nicely with very little (if any) play....