No holes license plate bracket

[dbsupercrew]

I did not like the idea of drilling holes on the front bumper/valance of my 02 "bird, so here is what I came up with.

I purchased some 1" x 1/8" flate aluminum plate from Home Depot.I cut one section 12" long and two sections 5 1/2" long. I then drilled two holes through the 12" piece 3 1/2" from the center of the plate and countersunk them. I then drilled a hole 1/2" in from one end of each of the two 5" pieces. I used stainless steel screws and nylon locking nuts to secure the two 5" pieces to the 12" piece. I then formed the two 5" pieces to follow the contour on the front valance. If you investigate , you will find two screws on the botton of the front valance near the center. Remove the screws and drill two holes in the 12" plate the same size and location as the holes you removed the screws from. Drill two holes in the 5" pieces the size required to mount the license plate. Use stainless steel screws and nylon locking nuts to secure the plate to the bracket. I then used Mothers metal polish to buff out the aluminum to a mirror finish. Using the screws you removed, mount the bracket to the underside of the valance and tighten the screws. VOILA!! custom license plate bracket, and no ugly holes. I'll post some pics if anyone is interested

[5bird7]

Re: No holes license plate bracket

pictures are worth a 1000 words.

[My Raven]

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Yes, please post pics. I would like to see how you did this. I have a feeling this requirement is coming to NC though we dodged a bullet this last legislative session.

[dbsupercrew]

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I'll post some pics this evening. Bear in mind this a first of, so if anyone has some suggestions, please chime in.
Darrell

[FUN X 3]

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Yes, pics, please show us!!! I might just do this even though I despise having a front plate and haven't had one since the day I drove the car home. I'd probably run it real low below the bumper.

One ticket at $79 divided by 68,000 miles = $.0011617 per mile...just over one tenth of one penny per mile, worth it baby!

[dbsupercrew]

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Here ya go........

[dbsupercrew]

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More.......

[dbsupercrew]

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More yet.......

[dbsupercrew]

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If anyone has ideas on this , let me know I think a bracket around the plate would dress it up a bit

[islandtime]

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Your idea is fine, but I'd just as soon chance it here in Virginia. Most everyone here knows why the front plate is on Goldilocks, but I intend NEVER to disgrace Moondoggie. The clean lines on a Bird's beak shouldn't be compromised! I've already successfully used the excuse, "Yes, officer, but the front plate is in the glovebox, and there really isn't anywhere to attach it!"
Da**, I'm good!

[ScottyNeutron]

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Thanks Darrell.

This is a good option for those of us who live in states that require the front plate, but don't want to drill the holes permanently.

[Borla Babe]

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Are those paint chips below your grill Darrell or just bugs, can't tell from the picture?

[Sweet T]

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Necessity....the Mother of Invention......Great job!!

I'm one of those who takes the chance......got a couple of warnings but no tickets yet.

I really only need a bracket one day a year......for my inspection sticker.

Wonder if I could velcro it underneath?

[THHNDR]

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To prevent lateral shifting of the frame, a wider long piece. 2 inchs might work better so you could drill 2 holes to bolt in each mounting bracket would prevent this from happenning. If you wanted a narrower piece over all, you could grind the excess material between the brackets.

[dbsupercrew]

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Are those paint chips below your grill Darrell or just bugs, can't tell from the picture?

Bugs..........lots of bugs here in Texas

As far as the lateral shifting, I considered the same thing using two screws, then it dawned on me that once the plate is in place, it should prevent it.