License Plate Bracket
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Joined: 06-23-2008
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From: Glen Dirty, MD
License Plate Bracket
I just bought an 08 HHR lastnight (VERY EXCITED!).. I was the only one to drive due to it just being pulled off the trailor...
It dosen't have a license plate bracket on the front. So I am looking for a bracket that bolts to the bottom of the bumper and will flip out..
Anyone have one or seen this??
It dosen't have a license plate bracket on the front. So I am looking for a bracket that bolts to the bottom of the bumper and will flip out..
Anyone have one or seen this??
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Joined: 06-16-2006
Posts: 830
From: Bakersfield, CA
It's an aftermarket thing that allows you to flip the bracket down out of site when at a show or something.
Even though front plates are required in CA, I just took mine off shortly after we bought it. Never had an issue with it at all. As a matter of fact, never had an issue in the 6 years I've been out here. (Yes, I just knocked on wood.)
Even though front plates are required in CA, I just took mine off shortly after we bought it. Never had an issue with it at all. As a matter of fact, never had an issue in the 6 years I've been out here. (Yes, I just knocked on wood.)
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Joined: 04-08-2008
Posts: 44
From: Asheville NC
I bought a factory bracket for my SS but it would only fit the LS or LT (different bumper). The LS/LT bracket looks much better than the one for the SS. I think it was $15 from Chevy. No flip up/down option though.
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Joined: 07-17-2006
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From: Dallas, GA
Not sure if that will work. I think the tag is taller than that area is deep.
But, you can go to any junk yard and find the tag bracket from any 90's era Camaro/Firebird, they had a flip down bracket for the gas tank. Maybe it was the late 80's models..... Plus lots of cars from the 60's & 70's had them.
But, you can go to any junk yard and find the tag bracket from any 90's era Camaro/Firebird, they had a flip down bracket for the gas tank. Maybe it was the late 80's models..... Plus lots of cars from the 60's & 70's had them.
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Joined: 06-16-2006
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From: Bakersfield, CA
I don't think just a spring loaded flipper is what he wants. It is my understanding that he wants something that can be hidden beneath the front fascia when parked, but then at a flip of a switch come up into view. The old style spring loaded ones do not do that.
Check:
http://www.hotrodproducts.com/RetractAPlate.htm
or
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...=hiddenlicense
At $150 for the kit, I am sure that is why you are asking for ideas here. But surely something similar can be rigged.
Check:
http://www.hotrodproducts.com/RetractAPlate.htm
or
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...=hiddenlicense
At $150 for the kit, I am sure that is why you are asking for ideas here. But surely something similar can be rigged.
