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OUR72GTO · 06-02-2009, 01:47 AM

I have a proto type here but no car to test fit it on!

trm0002 · 06-02-2009, 01:54 AM

I'll have a 304 Stainless Steel prototype using EXISTING holes under car for mounting and using the OEM bracket in a day or two for those who can hold tight...

Looks like around $30 as a ballpark figure; but it will be stainless steel so you do get what you pay for in this case...

PQ · 06-02-2009, 01:56 AM

Alabama, no need.

McGruff · 06-02-2009, 01:57 AM

Everyone should note the windshield is NOT legal. Front plates must be clearly mounted on the front of the car. The windshield being legal is a popular misconception.

trm0002 · 06-02-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Alabama, no need.

That doesn't surprise me. Do you even need a driver's license down there?

PQ · 06-02-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

That doesn't surprise me. Do you even need a driver's license down there?

Gotta go get mine tomorrow. Car got here today. Black and fast.

trm0002 · 06-02-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Gotta go get mine tomorrow. Car got here today. Black and fast.

So you have the car and you're on here?

Dude, I was driving around at 2 in the morning (like NOW) the first few days.

Enjoy.

jstein · 06-02-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by McGruff

Everyone should note the windshield is NOT legal. Front plates must be clearly mounted on the front of the car. The windshield being legal is a popular misconception.

I have pulled up multiple court cases for Texas where that is not true. The wording stated of the law states "front" with no other words to define where in the front allowing the plate to be displayed in the front windshield. Although I am sure people can NOT get lucky all the time with this though. I know I wouldnt!

Gore44 · 06-02-2009, 02:39 AM

If having your plate in the front windshield was illegal in Texas every other car in Port Arthur would be getting pulled over. Every other truck/corvette/muscle car/ricer/wanna be show car has it in their windshield. It should vary state to state as others are stating. I'm going with the double sided tape. My dealer actually did it to their display Camaro knowing whoever buys it will take it off.

modiecast · 06-02-2009, 02:56 AM

Maybe I don't get it, but I live in a front plate state, have no intention of moving any time soon and prefer not to attract any more LEO attention than the Camaro does already. I put my front plate bracket and plate on the car. Call me crazy...

FRKNlo · 06-02-2009, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trm0002

I'll have a 304 Stainless Steel prototype using EXISTING holes under car for mounting and using the OEM bracket in a day or two for those who can hold tight...

Looks like around $30 as a ballpark figure; but it will be stainless steel so you do get what you pay for in this case...

Holding tight!

slick rick · 06-02-2009, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trm0002

I'll have a 304 Stainless Steel prototype using EXISTING holes under car for mounting and using the OEM bracket in a day or two for those who can hold tight...

Looks like around $30 as a ballpark figure; but it will be stainless steel so you do get what you pay for in this case...

Sounds interesting

Vash · 06-02-2009, 03:11 AM

I was also thinking. A screw in adapter could be made that would mount the plate into the passenger foglight hole. Probably not a good idea just food for thought.

That's where the plates where the first year non steel bumper.

catmaster1 · 06-02-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by modiecast

Maybe I don't get it, but I live in a front plate state, have no intention of moving any time soon and prefer not to attract any more LEO attention than the Camaro does already. I put my front plate bracket and plate on the car. Call me crazy...

Crazy! You asked for it!

06-02-2009, 01:47 AM	#15
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	I have a proto type here but no car to test fit it on! __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

06-02-2009, 01:54 AM	#16
trm0002 VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9100074 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS RJT VIN 00074 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY 'burbs Posts: 4,193	I'll have a 304 Stainless Steel prototype using EXISTING holes under car for mounting and using the OEM bracket in a day or two for those who can hold tight... Looks like around $30 as a ballpark figure; but it will be stainless steel so you do get what you pay for in this case... __________________

06-02-2009, 01:56 AM	#17
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Alabama, no need. __________________

06-02-2009, 02:39 AM	#23
Gore44 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Port Arthur Posts: 27	If having your plate in the front windshield was illegal in Texas every other car in Port Arthur would be getting pulled over. Every other truck/corvette/muscle car/ricer/wanna be show car has it in their windshield. It should vary state to state as others are stating. I'm going with the double sided tape. My dealer actually did it to their display Camaro knowing whoever buys it will take it off. __________________

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06-02-2009, 01:57 AM	#18
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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	I was also thinking. A screw in adapter could be made that would mount the plate into the passenger foglight hole. Probably not a good idea just food for thought. That's where the plates where the first year non steel bumper.