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overhaulengines · 10-10-2010, 10:37 AM

Hello, when i purchased my car, the front plate was already mounted

, so i removed it a plugged them, looks better than the massive plate holder. so the other day i see it the news (san antonio) that they are cracking down on no front plates. So me and my buddy came up with this idea to make brackets so i could install and remove the plate when at car shows. turned out pretty good.
i used some aluminum, cut them to the size i needed, installed some riv-nuts in them and then epoxied them in. if you dont have riv-nuts you could maybe JB weld some nuts onto the plates.

having trouble loading pics for some reason, trying now
Lupe

GJG · 10-10-2010, 11:12 AM

your just full of good ideas!

how much did you have to trim off the bottom of the license plate?

overhaulengines · 10-10-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GJG

your just full of good ideas!

how much did you have to trim off the bottom of the license plate?

thx bro. just below the license plate numbers. it really was trim fit, trim fit. also because of the bend made, it's cut in a slight "V", very slight though. it not just staight across. I will take the plate off tomorrow n take a closer pic n post it. I'm at the lake right now. lol

Inferno Orange SS · 10-10-2010, 01:18 PM

Couple white zip ties and a little fold of the plate and two tiny holes in the center of the plate works quite well, and takes about 8 min and you have nothing on your car and its a simple snip of the zip ties when you head to your local track!

overhaulengines · 10-10-2010, 02:14 PM

kool. did u have to cut ur plate or r they smaller than Texas plates? your is another kool idea. thx for sharing. I head to a show at least once a week, being able to either put the screws in or out take 30 seconds n don't have to buy any tyraps on a regular basis.

thx

Lupe

mojojojo7176 · 10-13-2010, 09:44 PM

Inferno Orange SS... Man that's a sharp looking stripe package. That pic just whew... Makes me envious. Where'd you get the stripe package like that and/or what'd it cost to get done ? Sorry to get off topic with the thread, but that's just about one of the best pics I've seen. Almost makes me sad to have gotten the RJT. Wonder if mine would look that sharp.

overhaulengines · 10-17-2010, 11:45 AM

i went to a camaro gathering friday night and a car show yesterday, this mod worked out real well. off and back on in 20-30 seconds

lupe

Inferno Orange SS · 10-21-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mojojojo7176

Inferno Orange SS... Man that's a sharp looking stripe package. That pic just whew... Makes me envious. Where'd you get the stripe package like that and/or what'd it cost to get done ? Sorry to get off topic with the thread, but that's just about one of the best pics I've seen. Almost makes me sad to have gotten the RJT. Wonder if mine would look that sharp.

The bracket mod def looks clean, well done im considering it myself now!

As for the stripes, the car came like that from gm it is the Indy 500 pace car replica, came with the stripes emblems and headrests along with a couple other color items in the interior. The car used to have a large Indy 500 decal on the door but i had it removed shortly after purchasing it, I think it looks alot cleaner without the door decal.

jmhenry5150 · 12-16-2010, 05:27 PM

I just couldn't bear to drill the holes inthe bumper...

2010 SSRS · 12-16-2010, 05:29 PM

looks good

LoneStar · 12-21-2010, 09:30 PM

Looks good, OP! What did you use to plug the holes?

overhaulengines · 12-21-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarCamaro

Looks good, OP! What did you use to plug the holes?

Hello, I purchased some plastic plugs at pepboys. Painted them n pushed them in the bumper. Pretty easy.

Lupe

Oldtimer426 · 01-01-2011, 08:34 AM

Why not buy a retractable plate holder for as little as $60 electric or manuel?

overhaulengines · 01-01-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldtimer426

Why not buy a retractable plate holder for as little as $60 electric or manuel?

i guess i could have, i thought about it, but i have seen a few and really didnt care for the way it look when it was tucked in. that's just me, also if you have seen all my mod's, i'm the kind of person who likes to do my own mods.

thanks

lupe

10-10-2010, 10:37 AM	#1
overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 6,219	Front License Plate Bracket Mod. Texas Hello, when i purchased my car, the front plate was already mounted, so i removed it a plugged them, looks better than the massive plate holder. so the other day i see it the news (san antonio) that they are cracking down on no front plates. So me and my buddy came up with this idea to make brackets so i could install and remove the plate when at car shows. turned out pretty good. i used some aluminum, cut them to the size i needed, installed some riv-nuts in them and then epoxied them in. if you dont have riv-nuts you could maybe JB weld some nuts onto the plates. having trouble loading pics for some reason, trying now Lupe Attached Images Last edited by overhaulengines; 10-10-2010 at 10:56 AM.

10-10-2010, 11:12 AM	#2
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	your just full of good ideas! how much did you have to trim off the bottom of the license plate? __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

12-16-2010, 05:27 PM	#9
jmhenry5150 2011 Camaro Newbie Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS (With RS package) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	This worked for me! I just couldn't bear to drill the holes inthe bumper... Attached Images

12-16-2010, 05:29 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	looks good __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

01-01-2011, 08:34 AM	#13
Oldtimer426 U.S. Army Retired 20 year Drives: 2010 2SS Coupe M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arlee, MT. Posts: 234 View My Garage	Why not buy a retractable plate holder for as little as $60 electric or manuel? __________________ Custom Grill GM, Custom Exhaust GM, Foose wheels legend 20", Blue footwell LED bothsides, and truck LEDs, window tints 20% rear 18% sides, custom pinstriping red color sides and rear skip shift eliminator, mailbox and side grill stainless steal inserts. 20 Years Military Service Army.

10-10-2010, 01:18 PM	#4
Inferno Orange SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Thunder Bay Canada Posts: 150 View My Garage	Couple white zip ties and a little fold of the plate and two tiny holes in the center of the plate works quite well, and takes about 8 min and you have nothing on your car and its a simple snip of the zip ties when you head to your local track!

10-10-2010, 02:14 PM	#5
overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 6,219	kool. did u have to cut ur plate or r they smaller than Texas plates? your is another kool idea. thx for sharing. I head to a show at least once a week, being able to either put the screws in or out take 30 seconds n don't have to buy any tyraps on a regular basis. thx Lupe

10-13-2010, 09:44 PM	#6
mojojojo7176 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 33	Inferno Orange SS... Man that's a sharp looking stripe package. That pic just whew... Makes me envious. Where'd you get the stripe package like that and/or what'd it cost to get done ? Sorry to get off topic with the thread, but that's just about one of the best pics I've seen. Almost makes me sad to have gotten the RJT. Wonder if mine would look that sharp.

10-17-2010, 11:45 AM	#7
overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 6,219	i went to a camaro gathering friday night and a car show yesterday, this mod worked out real well. off and back on in 20-30 seconds lupe

12-21-2010, 09:30 PM	#11
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	Looks good, OP! What did you use to plug the holes?

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