centering front license plate
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Re: centering front license plate
My '69 came with two bolts in the center of the bumper for license plate attachment.
Re: centering front license plate
I bought a small piece of 1/8" aluminium flat bar from the hardware store.
A little cutting, a little fileing a few holes a couple of self tapping screws and WA-LA, front licence plate mount.
Angled it a few degree's to help direct the air flow into the grill.
Can't really even see the mount, beats wire ties
A little cutting, a little fileing a few holes a couple of self tapping screws and WA-LA, front licence plate mount.
Angled it a few degree's to help direct the air flow into the grill.
Can't really even see the mount, beats wire ties
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Re: centering front license plate
geno58 wrote:I bought a small piece of 1/8" aluminium flat bar from the hardware store.
A little cutting, a little fileing a few holes a couple of self tapping screws and WA-LA, front licence plate mount.
Angled it a few degree's to help direct the air flow into the grill.
Can't really even see the mount, beats wire ties
ok so where did you put those screws?
got any pics?
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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Re: centering front license plate
I drilled two holes in the lower bumper tube, and used self tapping S.S. screws to mount the Alum. plate.
The plate size is 4" x 8" and I cut mine in kind of a triangular shape. Two holes on the top to fit the Licese plate and two holes on the bottom about 4" apart to mount to the lower tube.
The plate size is 4" x 8" and I cut mine in kind of a triangular shape. Two holes on the top to fit the Licese plate and two holes on the bottom about 4" apart to mount to the lower tube.
Re: centering front license plate
Like thatgrittracing wrote:loose the bumpers and mount it on the lower grill
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21443020@N06/4512902250/
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I bought one of those clamps, mounted a steel backing plate holder to it. Done!
Re: centering front license plate
What is the PepBoy part #? I've tried searching their website for it w/o luck.
Re: centering front license plate
yes like that. But might i sugest using mine or mark's turn signals they are round and they help the lines of the car flow better
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Re: centering front license plate
SHAZZAMTobi wrote:Like thatgrittracing wrote:loose the bumpers and mount it on the lower grill
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21443020@N06/4512902250/
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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Re: centering front license plate
Hi,WYSpider wrote:What is the PepBoy part #? I've tried searching their website for it w/o luck.
PM me, please.
Thanks,
Mark
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
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Re: centering front license plate
Due to last nights thunderstorms pictures last night became pictures tonight:
P1050549 by opus10583, on Flickr
A first approximation, I'm not finished, I mounted the KC brackets on the lower tube, upside down, "tabs up":
P1050548 by opus10583, on Flickr
P1050547 by opus10583, on Flickr
Ciao,
Mark
P1050549 by opus10583, on Flickr
A first approximation, I'm not finished, I mounted the KC brackets on the lower tube, upside down, "tabs up":
P1050548 by opus10583, on Flickr
P1050547 by opus10583, on Flickr
Ciao,
Mark
Last edited by opus10583 on Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
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Re: centering front license plate
i like it. nice car
you can clean up that rust with some steelwool
you local bodyshop supply should have some CLEAR spray inhibater/it turns rust to a sealed surface.
enjoy your ride.joe
you can clean up that rust with some steelwool
you local bodyshop supply should have some CLEAR spray inhibater/it turns rust to a sealed surface.
enjoy your ride.joe
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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Re: centering front license plate
Hi Joe,124JOE wrote:i like it. nice car
you can clean up that rust with some steelwool
you local bodyshop supply should have some CLEAR spray inhibater/it turns rust to a sealed surface.
enjoy your ride.joe
Thanks, and again for the tip. I only got it back from "rehab" Saturday, I did pick-up steel wool tonight, and did not know about clear rust converter.
Thanks,
Mark
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
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Re: centering front license plate
after you clean it up it will be less noticeable and any rust turns black but its small.
any time .joe
any time .joe
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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