Mounting front plate without drilling bumper?

[NightmareSS]

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...

wait...a stainless hide away plate holder?

[Lovestanda]

Originally Posted by jstein

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!

Won't cut it in NJ. Need the front plate despite the limited , if any, benefits of having one. Would save alot of money for New Jerseyans if it were eliminated. If you live here you know, cost savings are an after thought, usually around election time---like now. Govenor primary vote TODAY 6/2/09

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by NightmareSS

wait...a stainless hide away plate holder?

Not hideaway (at this stage); too much involved to do it right using ALL stainless including springs. I will look into it though.

[Inspector 17]

Originally Posted by gtahvit

I think CamaroPete had someone building one.


Here's the link. You may want to PM him to see if there's been any movement.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...153#post396153

Here are two early shots of a test fitting on the V6. It was designed to fit the V8 originally (cause that's what I ordered), but we are trying to modify it slightly to fit both without rubbing anywhere. Please note that the welds are currently rough because this is a prototype designed for fit testing, not a final production model.

I hope to have some pictures of the test fit on a V8 soon and I will update with pictures and ordering information as soon as it is available. [On a side note, thanks so much to the little "birdie" who is helping out with the test fitting! ]






And here is the final product as installed on a Mustang. [I know, sorry it's a Mustang. Hope to have pictures of it installed my my Camaro as soon as I actually get a Camaro!]

[bkwagonss]

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...

I agree with you, so I must be crazy too.
My son and I have been pulled over for the dumbest things and gotten tickets over the years. I have friends who are cops and the nicest guys in the world, but there are some real a[censored]oles out there too.
Sure you can fight it and maybe win, but I don't need the hassle or the possibility of my insurance going up any more.

I had them put the stock bracket on and be done with it.
Like you said I'm already driving around in a highly visible red 2010 Camaro, I don't need any more attention.
I am really enjoying driving this car and to me this is one little concession towards piece of mind.
I say go ahead and rivit that sucker on there!!

[Ristaze]

Originally Posted by TheDarkKnight_23

Thanks! Me and the wife love this!!! I plan to order!

Do you know if this will bolt right on a new SS?

[OUR72GTO]

Yes..... me too. Like to compare.

Would a powder coated one the same color as the car be better?

[GothamCamaro]

Originally Posted by bkwagonss

I agree with you, so I must be crazy too.
My son and I have been pulled over for the dumbest things and gotten tickets over the years. I have friends who are cops and the nicest guys in the world, but there are some real a[censored]oles out there too.
Sure you can fight it and maybe win, but I don't need the hassle or the possibility of my insurance going up any more.

I had them put the stock bracket on and be done with it.
Like you said I'm already driving around in a highly visible red 2010 Camaro, I don't need any more attention.
I am really enjoying driving this car and to me this is one little concession towards piece of mind.
I say go ahead and rivit that sucker on there!!

I may give in, I'm thinking how when it's snowing and I'm going thru snow if the hideway gets caught when it's underneath and bye-bye plate...

So for now it's going to be something like what Camaropete is working on so hoping that comes out before I get my Camaro. Times a tickin' for me before I gotta give the ok to install the front plate or not...

[Inspector 17]

Here are some shots of the test fit on the V8. Looks like a perfect fit.

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by camaropete

Here are some shots of the test fit on the V8. Looks like a perfect fit.

Great work!

One question, do those spacers expand as you tighten the bolt or do they just fit perfectly into the grille area?

[trm0002]

Question is, how much is a welded fab like that going to cost?

[trm0002]

First measurements were just slightly off in what I call the "standoff dimension" for the height of my spacers. I put washers in their place until I make new ones tomorrow...

Ok, first step:
Cut 3 required stainless steel strips on your friendly neighborhood waterjet.





Be sure to leave break-off tabs between the pieces.





Break the 3 pieces apart and lay them out representing the final assembly.





Drill two 1/4" holes in the back rib of the OEM license plate holder 7" apart straddling the centerline, 1/2" in from the edge. Assemble the license plate holder, top bar, and 2 main bars as shown with 1/4-20 bolts, washers, and nuts.





Remove the two screws holding the lower part of the front fascia, put the stainless standoffs (washers for now) against the screw holes you just exposed, and bolt up your assembly with two longer m6 x 1 bolts (30mm length min).







Check your assembly to make sure it matches this.





Then simply enjoy the view(s)







^^^^^ The ground clearance is almost 7" to the bottom of the license plate- the picture angle is a little deceiving.

[slick rick]

Looking good

[ElManny]

Originally Posted by trm0002

First measurements were just slightly off in what I call the "standoff dimension" for the height of my spacers. I put washers in their place until I make new ones tomorrow...

Ok, first step:
Cut 3 required stainless steel strips on your friendly neighborhood waterjet.


Be sure to leave break-off tabs between the pieces



Break the 3 pieces apart and lay them out representing the final assembly.


Drill two 1/4" holes in the back rib of the OEM license plate holder 7" apart straddling the centerline, 1/2" in from the edge. Assemble the license plate holder, top bar, and 2 main bars as shown with 1/4-20 bolts, washers, and nuts.


Remove the two screws holding the lower part of the front fascia, put the stainless standoffs (washers for now) against the screw holes you just exposed, and bolt up your assembly with two longer m6 x 1 bolts (30mm length min).



Check your assembly to make sure it matches this.




Then simply enjoy the view(s)

^^^^^ The ground clearance is almost 7" to the bottom of the license plate- the picture angle is a little deceiving.

so when will you be taking orders?