Front Plate Bracket

[paulc17]

Is there anything available to plug up the holes, that would be left in the front bumper, after I remove the license plate bracket?
I realize that anything I use would have to be painted to match the car.

 

[mtrocket]

Is there anything available to plug up the holes, that would be left in the front bumper, after I remove the license plate bracket?
I realize that anything I use would have to be painted to match the car.

Probably not for the DIYer. Whatever body shop you take the cover to to be refinishied should be able to fill the holes with a 2 part urethane product.

 

[b_pappy]

There actually is a product called Bumper Plugs (BumperPlugs.com) that is much less than doing it the right way, and reversible if you need to put it back on later. Not a perfect solution, but acceptable and fairly cheap.
Just checked... developed for Porsche's originally, but fit everything at $24.95 a pair.
Bruce

 

[mtrocket]

There actually is a product called Bumper Plugs (BumperPlugs.com) that is much less than doing it the right way, and reversible if you need to put it back on later. Not a perfect solution, but acceptable and fairly cheap.
Just checked... developed for Porsche's originally, but fit everything at $24.95 a pair.
Bruce

Interesting product... never knew such an item existed.

 

[paulc17]

Sounds good. I'll take a look.
Thanks

 

[paulc17]

I was thinking of removing the front plate bracket and installing a flip down bracket which folds and slides out of sight under the front bumper.
Has anyone ever installed one?

The bracket kit is shown on the link below.

http://www.corvetteguys.com/corvette-flip-down-holder.html

 

[cubby558]

Thankfully my V didn't have the front bracket on it when I bought it. I do have to display a front plate in IL, so I bought the electric remote model and have installed off center toward the passenger side of the front end. It works great!

I was thinking of removing the front plate bracket and installing a flip down bracket which folds and slides out of sight under the front bumper.
Has anyone ever installed one?

The bracket kit is shown on the link below.

http://www.corvetteguys.com/corvette-flip-down-holder.html

 

[ChicagoDave]

I was thinking of removing the front plate bracket and installing a flip down bracket which folds and slides out of sight under the front bumper.
Has anyone ever installed one?

The bracket kit is shown on the link below.

http://www.corvetteguys.com/corvette-flip-down-holder.html

I had seen Cubby had installed one on Scarlet V - so I went the same route (bought my car from Philadelphia - no front plates). I really like the way it looks (both up or down). It was easy to mount. Mine is mounted in the center, Cubby has his mounted offset - square to the front end angle. I think I have some pics in my gallery (if I don't, i'll get some).

Hope that helps.

 

[paulc17]

I had seen Cubby had installed one on Scarlet V - so I went the same route (bought my car from Philadelphia - no from plates). I really like the way it looks (both up or down). It was easy to mount. Mine is mounted in the center, Cubby has his mounted offset - square to the front end angle. I think I have some pics in my gallery (if I don't, i'll get some).

Hope that helps.

Yes it does. Thanks.

 

[GizmoQ]

The bracket kit is shown on the link below.

http://www.corvetteguys.com/corvette-flip-down-holder.html

That's the same bracket I have. I also installed it off-center (passenger side) so it blocks less of the air going into the engine air intake system.

 

[racingintherain]

I have been running without a front plate since I have been unwilling to drill holes in Susan's front bumper but am also required to display a front plate in my (and adjacent) state. How difficult is it to install this fold-down mount? Are there pre-existing mounting holes that you used or did you have to drill?

Thanks for the help.

Racingintherain

 

[ChicagoDave]

I have been running without a front plate since I have been unwilling to drill holes in Susan's front bumper but am also required to display a front plate in my (and adjacent) state. How difficult is it to install this fold-down mount? Are there pre-existing mounting holes that you used or did you have to drill?

Thanks for the help.

Racingintherain

I drilled the holes in mine... no pre-existing holes. Pretty easy install. The wiring for the remote control "flip down" probably was the most time consuming.

 

[paulc17]

I drilled the holes in mine... no pre-existing holes. Pretty easy install. The wiring for the remote control "flip down" probably was the most time consuming.

I plan to purchase the manual bracket. I don't think I need the electric version and the install will be much easier.

 

[jaxsully]

Is there anything available to plug up the holes, that would be left in the front bumper, after I remove the license plate bracket?
I realize that anything I use would have to be painted to match the car.

I put my bumperplugs in last month and love them - easy install and perfect color match.

Sully

 

[lucky_topher]

There actually is a product called Bumper Plugs (BumperPlugs.com) that is much less than doing it the right way, and reversible if you need to put it back on later. Not a perfect solution, but acceptable and fairly cheap.
Just checked... developed for Porsche's originally, but fit everything at $24.95 a pair.
Bruce

I had bumperplugs for my porsche for the door key holes... good product.

 

[paulc17]

I put my bumperplugs in last month and love them - easy install and perfect color match.

Sully

My car is also light platinum so it would be helpful to know what color plug kit you ordered.
Thanks.

 

[jaxsully]

My car is also light platinum so it would be helpful to know what color plug kit you ordered.
Thanks.

Cadillac Light Platinum (WA994L/67) - Arctic Silver Metallic

 

[paulc17]

Cadillac Light Platinum (WA994L/67) - Arctic Silver Metallic

A great help. Thank you.

 

[GizmoQ]

OBTW, Illinois state troopers are notorious for ticketing Illinois cars without a front plate.

 

[ChicagoDave]

OBTW, Illinois state troopers are notorious for ticketing Illinois cars without a front plate.

Several of us Illinois owners have the "hide-a-way" license plate frames... It kept me from having to drill holes in my front end when I bought my car from Philly (who do not require front plates).

Here are a couple from Mid America Motorworks:
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=1.7789