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MarylandSpeed · 03-27-2010, 02:43 PM

Not sure I have seen this posted here before, so I figured I would post up what I did. I live in a state with a front plate law..so it is a must unless you want to be harrased. Putting holes in the bumper was not an option, and since I go to shows, I wanted something easily removable. If someone else posted this..I apologize.

First off, start of with a stock plate frame-

Next, I got the below supplies..basically long ass toggle bolts and washers.

Assemble bolts in frame as shown below-

Next if your worry about the frame rubbing, apply some foam tape or similar to areas the frame can make contact.

Next, I applied some electrical tape to the toggles to prevent them from cutting into the back of the grille.

Next, put frame up to bottom grille, and align so toggle bolts slide into the very first slat of the grill. Then manuver the toggles to they are securly gripping the grille and tighten. Mine grip diagonally in the corner of the horizontal and vertical slats.

Securely tighten the bolts. You should be able to pull on the frame horizontally and vertically, and not have any give.

And here is the end result-

Also..in closing, if you don't trust the toggles for some reason..one other thing it appears you could do as a safe backup, is instead of putting the bottom tag bolts in..you could run a zip tie under the tag, and through the holes and grille.

webslinger408 · 03-27-2010, 03:29 PM

SWEET THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP...I LIKE THE IDEA.

2010 SSRS · 03-27-2010, 04:37 PM

pretty cool

papabearcamaro · 03-27-2010, 04:37 PM

Thank you for the post and pics. Even though Wisconsin is a front plate state I just can't bring myself to putting it on unless I definetly need to.
If and when I do,this is the way I will go. Thank you for putting this up.

MarylandSpeed · 03-27-2010, 04:48 PM

This my wifes car. I will be doing the same for the company car in my avatar since there are no other options for cars with ground effects.

JSkibisky · 03-27-2010, 04:53 PM

... if you need something that will work with GFX, check out BD Speed Shop...

http://www.bdspeedshop.com/item.cgi?...da&part_id=187

Ronn · 03-30-2010, 11:54 AM

good idea!

Moorepheus · 03-30-2010, 02:45 PM

I did basically the same thing, but with Cable Ties, they work just fine too

mikaltima · 03-31-2010, 10:48 PM

I live in NJ which is a two plate state and I never put the front one on car and I've been driving 6 months with no problem.

2LTRS · 03-31-2010, 10:56 PM

I would put some foam or cloth between the plastic and the paint to prevent scratching from friction.

Tech · 03-31-2010, 10:59 PM

mine was installed by the dealership, i'm livin in texas and i'm thinking about removing the bottom grille and puttin the plate there behind the bumper...think it'll fly?

Hillee · 03-31-2010, 11:04 PM

Thanks!...from Texas

RedJewel2SS · 03-31-2010, 11:06 PM

best DIY on how to install stock license plate frame to date

ron10 · 03-31-2010, 11:08 PM

good idea.

03-27-2010, 02:43 PM	#1
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	Cheap and Easily Removable License Plate Frame (no drilling required!) Not sure I have seen this posted here before, so I figured I would post up what I did. I live in a state with a front plate law..so it is a must unless you want to be harrased. Putting holes in the bumper was not an option, and since I go to shows, I wanted something easily removable. If someone else posted this..I apologize. First off, start of with a stock plate frame- Next, I got the below supplies..basically long ass toggle bolts and washers. Assemble bolts in frame as shown below- Next if your worry about the frame rubbing, apply some foam tape or similar to areas the frame can make contact. Next, I applied some electrical tape to the toggles to prevent them from cutting into the back of the grille. Next, put frame up to bottom grille, and align so toggle bolts slide into the very first slat of the grill. Then manuver the toggles to they are securly gripping the grille and tighten. Mine grip diagonally in the corner of the horizontal and vertical slats. Securely tighten the bolts. You should be able to pull on the frame horizontally and vertically, and not have any give. And here is the end result- Also..in closing, if you don't trust the toggles for some reason..one other thing it appears you could do as a safe backup, is instead of putting the bottom tag bolts in..you could run a zip tie under the tag, and through the holes and grille. Last edited by MarylandSpeed; 04-01-2010 at 01:09 AM.

03-27-2010, 04:37 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	pretty cool __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-27-2010, 04:37 PM	#4
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	Thank you for the post and pics. Even though Wisconsin is a front plate state I just can't bring myself to putting it on unless I definetly need to. If and when I do,this is the way I will go. Thank you for putting this up. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

03-31-2010, 10:48 PM	#9
mikaltima Drives: Ordered: Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 166 View My Garage	I live in NJ which is a two plate state and I never put the front one on car and I've been driving 6 months with no problem. __________________ [SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Victory Red 2SS/RS Order Placed-- 7/4/09 3000- Accepted by Production Control:TPW 8/17/09 3100- Sequenced: 3300- Schedule for Production: 8/17/09 3400- Broadcast: 8/17/09 3800- Produced: 8/20/09 4200- Shipped:8/20/09 5000- Delivered to Dealer: 8/28/09 6000- Delivered to Customer: 8/29/09 WAITED 57 DAYS.... WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!

03-31-2010, 10:56 PM	#10
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	I would put some foam or cloth between the plastic and the paint to prevent scratching from friction. __________________

03-27-2010, 03:29 PM	#2
webslinger408 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss rs m6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bay area Posts: 110	SWEET THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP...I LIKE THE IDEA.

03-27-2010, 04:48 PM	#5
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	This my wifes car. I will be doing the same for the company car in my avatar since there are no other options for cars with ground effects.

03-27-2010, 04:53 PM	#6
JSkibisky Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 254	... if you need something that will work with GFX, check out BD Speed Shop... http://www.bdspeedshop.com/item.cgi?...da&part_id=187

03-30-2010, 11:54 AM	#7
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,181	good idea!

03-30-2010, 02:45 PM	#8
Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	I did basically the same thing, but with Cable Ties, they work just fine too

03-31-2010, 10:59 PM	#11
Tech Tech Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 71	mine was installed by the dealership, i'm livin in texas and i'm thinking about removing the bottom grille and puttin the plate there behind the bumper...think it'll fly?

03-31-2010, 11:04 PM	#12
Hillee Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 19	Thanks!...from Texas

03-31-2010, 11:06 PM	#13
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	best DIY on how to install stock license plate frame to date __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

03-31-2010, 11:08 PM	#14
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	good idea.