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TestDrive · 05-15-2012, 09:34 AM

Any HELP would be great. Trying to find a front license plate bracket/holder I seen in the past you mount it without putting holes in your front bumper (you had to bend the front plate) and it looks kind of cool capered to the other brackets out there.

Jason@JacFab · 05-15-2012, 10:12 AM

If you're looking for this one, it can be found at http://jacfab.com/camprod.html

Sir Nuke · 05-15-2012, 10:30 AM

Test Drive, I too have an LT and I have the JacFab front plate bracket, I LOVE IT. and if you would rather, they also have a FLAT (non-bent) bracket as well, I personally wanted a flat one, as I have vanity plates and did NOT want to bent my plate. Their bracket is VERY VERY sturdy.....I love it.

http://www.jacfab.com/camprod.html

My Caroline · 05-15-2012, 10:37 AM

SLP also makes a bracket similar to the one above, but (correct me if I'm wrong) I believe it is better suited for cars with a front lip.

v6sonoma · 05-15-2012, 10:37 AM

www.swiftmotorsports.com has the hide away plate.

Jason@JacFab · 05-15-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by My Caroline

SLP also makes a bracket similar to the one above, but (correct me if I'm wrong) I believe it is better suited for cars with a front lip.

I have not seen an SLP bracket in person, but I believe it hasn't been on the market very long from my research... You have to drill 2 additional holes in the bottom of the front bumper to attach it per the instructions here: http://www.pfyc.com/supportfiles/ca1152_install.pdf. Most likely because it appears to be made of a thinner material and needs the extra bolts to support itself.

Our current brackets do work with SOME aftermarket front GFX, but not all... We are currently working on one to work with the GM GFX that may also end up working for more aftermarket setups, and also the ZL1.

My Caroline · 05-15-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

I have not seen an SLP bracket in person, but I believe it hasn't been on the market very long from my research... You have to drill 2 additional holes in the bottom of the front bumper to attach it per the instructions here: http://www.pfyc.com/supportfiles/ca1152_install.pdf. Most likely because it appears to be made of a thinner material and needs the extra bolts to support itself.

Our current brackets do work with SOME aftermarket front GFX, but not all... We are currently working on one to work with the GM GFX that may also end up working for more aftermarket setups, and also the ZL1.

Good to know! I don't currently have a front plate. Haven't ever put it one and I have never been stopped on about a year and a half. But good to know there are options should I ever need one!

RichGreene · 05-15-2012, 11:04 AM

I've got the bent one and I'm wild over it.
The plate isn't actually bent, it just sort of folds over.
Screw in one side and fold it over and srew in the other side.
From the front it doesnt even look bent.
10 minute operation.

Jason@JacFab · 05-15-2012, 12:13 PM

Also for future reference, all of our brackets have "Ultra Soft Weather Resistant Closed Cell" foam on any surface that will come in contact with the paint to prevent vibration, and aid in protection to potential damage to the paint on the vehicle... I've yet to see this on any of the "bolt on" brackets offered out there.

queenz700xx · 05-15-2012, 12:20 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roush-Hide-A...ht_1738wt_1141
i have this one. It works great!

Pro Stock John · 05-15-2012, 12:58 PM

That bracket looks good, I'm using zipties and furniture felt pads...

ActNup NY · 05-15-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Also for future reference, all of our brackets have "Ultra Soft Weather Resistant Closed Cell" foam on any surface that will come in contact with the paint to prevent vibration, and aid in protection to potential damage to the paint on the vehicle... I've yet to see this on any of the "bolt on" brackets offered out there.

This style of showing the license plate is a cooler way for me. But how does it work for those that have there license plate screwed into the bumper. What exactly would I have to do to situate this situation?

(sorry if I have jack your thread TD)

TestDrive · 05-15-2012, 02:26 PM

How does it work with car washes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Also for future reference, all of our brackets have "Ultra Soft Weather Resistant Closed Cell" foam on any surface that will come in contact with the paint to prevent vibration, and aid in protection to potential damage to the paint on the vehicle... I've yet to see this on any of the "bolt on" brackets offered out there.

TestDrive · 05-15-2012, 02:33 PM

Are there any coupons codes or free shipping options to seal the deal?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Also for future reference, all of our brackets have "Ultra Soft Weather Resistant Closed Cell" foam on any surface that will come in contact with the paint to prevent vibration, and aid in protection to potential damage to the paint on the vehicle... I've yet to see this on any of the "bolt on" brackets offered out there.

05-15-2012, 09:34 AM	#1
TestDrive Drives: 2012 2lt Anniversary Edition Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NY Posts: 134	Front license plate bracket Any HELP would be great. Trying to find a front license plate bracket/holder I seen in the past you mount it without putting holes in your front bumper (you had to bend the front plate) and it looks kind of cool capered to the other brackets out there.

05-15-2012, 10:30 AM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	Test Drive, I too have an LT and I have the JacFab front plate bracket, I LOVE IT. and if you would rather, they also have a FLAT (non-bent) bracket as well, I personally wanted a flat one, as I have vanity plates and did NOT want to bent my plate. Their bracket is VERY VERY sturdy.....I love it. http://www.jacfab.com/camprod.html __________________

05-15-2012, 10:37 AM	#4
My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	SLP also makes a bracket similar to the one above, but (correct me if I'm wrong) I believe it is better suited for cars with a front lip. __________________ White Fender Hashes from Big Worm Graphix with Custom White Bowties GM Factory Remote Start and Factory Key Fob SS Fascia, Factory RS HIDs, Plasma P13W fog lights Non-RS to RS and fog light harness by Gen5DIY LED Interior, Trunk, and Licence Plate lights in white ZL1 Spoiler with Gen5DIY harness Factory NPP cat back Blacked out tail light bezels Factory 20 inch wheels wrapped in Nitto Motivos Lowered 1.25inch on Eibach Pro springs

05-15-2012, 10:37 AM	#5
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	www.swiftmotorsports.com has the hide away plate. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

05-15-2012, 12:13 PM	#9
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Also for future reference, all of our brackets have "Ultra Soft Weather Resistant Closed Cell" foam on any surface that will come in contact with the paint to prevent vibration, and aid in protection to potential damage to the paint on the vehicle... I've yet to see this on any of the "bolt on" brackets offered out there. Attached Images

05-15-2012, 10:12 AM	#2
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	If you're looking for this one, it can be found at http://jacfab.com/camprod.html

05-15-2012, 11:04 AM	#8
RichGreene Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Green 1993 Custom Eldo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	I've got the bent one and I'm wild over it. The plate isn't actually bent, it just sort of folds over. Screw in one side and fold it over and srew in the other side. From the front it doesnt even look bent. 10 minute operation.

05-15-2012, 12:20 PM	#10
queenz700xx Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY Posts: 153	http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roush-Hide-A...ht_1738wt_1141 i have this one. It works great!

05-15-2012, 12:58 PM	#11
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	That bracket looks good, I'm using zipties and furniture felt pads... __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800