Bummer Front License plate bracket

[Dazed1]

So as I was detailing the car the other day I noticed that the front plate bracket was a little loose. Being that I had this bracket come loose once before (well actually it fell off at freeway speed):bawling: I decide to snug up the nuts. Well that worked like a pile of dung and it came off again which was sorta surprising since I had used up a full tube of metal weld / epoxy like goo that seemed to work pretty good. It sure stuck to my fingers really good took over a week to get that crud off. Enough rambling my question is what are most people using to hold the front plate in a "legal" position? Mine currently is laying face down in the back seat which doesn't cut it and I'd hate to explain to someone why I got a ticket for no front plate....:punish:

And NO I do not want to drill into the face of the bumper....

Thanks in advance to any suggestions you may have

[FLSTCI71]

I have never run a front plate on my truck (2003) and my wife has never run one on her car (2008). We don't drive them every day, so maybe we've been lucky. I just hate the looks (unless it's a personalized plate) and will not put holes in our bumpers either. We won't run front plates until we are forced to.

[soulfisher]

My bracket is held on my Cobra with 3M adhesive foam tape. A thicker version of what you use to hold on the nameplates, etc. It works great. I only had it come off twice in 7 years and that was in the garage in the middle of the winter pulling on it. You can remove the plate bracket with fishing line and it cleans up well.

[jaymz]

Here ya go:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-09-Mustang-Show-N-Go-Retractable-License-Plate-Frame-/230637861591?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b3167ad7

Also available in non-motorized.

Jim

[TF2v97SN]

http://ccmustangbrackets.com/ works good, my brother uses on his 06

[Dazed1]

http://ccmustangbrackets.com/ works good, my brother uses on his 06

Actually I have this type, but after removing the plate / bracket for a car show the 3M tape was shot. I used liquid weld ad re-installed it came loose again after one year so I still have it but really don't like having the holder sticking out at shows when I take the plate off. I think I may need to flip a coin on either no plate at all (it is my DD in the summer) or go the ALTEC route....

[TF2v97SN]

the section that is double sticked taped should never need to be removed and doesnt carry any weight, no reason it shouldnt stick unless its a crappy built bracket assy.

[HELLFYR]

Time for some hot-rod engineering.

Figure out a "pinch" system to simply clip on the front fascia down in the cooling intake opening.
That plus a couple of "L" brackets and you are golden. That's all I use for mine and it has held
up to some serious "input".

[TaLoN]

I purchased a bracket, but have not put the plate on. I got a warning on Memorial weekend in Eden Prairie, but have seen many more cops since that don't seem to care.

[Dazed1]

Here ya go:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-09-Mustang-Show-N-Go-Retractable-License-Plate-Frame-/230637861591?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b3167ad7

Also available in non-motorized.

Jim

I purchased this one so will see how well it goes... BTW bought from http://www.ninosport.com/ if you use the discount code of tms.com you get a 5% discount. Google what a money saver! :rofl::rofl:

[HELLFYR]

Ninosport is good peoples. I've bought from them several times in the past.

[DNeinstadt]

I have met the owners and they treated me to a vacation a few years ago! Good for sure. :)

Dan

[jaymz]

I purchased this one so will see how well it goes... BTW bought from http://www.ninosport.com/ if you use the discount code of tms.com you get a 5% discount. Google what a money saver! :rofl::rofl:

Cool! Motorized or NM? Would love to get one for my Lightning, but pretty expensive. Only been stopped once, late, last summer. MNHP on a fishing expedition. Ignored it.

Let us know how it works and post pics.

Jim

[Dazed1]

Went with the motorized just waiting for it to show up so I can be "legal" again. Some how I think having the front plate laying face down in my backseat is probably a no-no..:boohoo::boohoo:

update, it is on and works slick...nothing beats a new remote controlled toy!

[John Vilsack]

Good luck with the new purchase!

I have one of the Craig's brackets too and I almost love it. I had one nut that would shimmy loose and cause some issues but after a quick trip to the Depot, its been peachy ever since!

[jaymz]

OK, where are the pics??????

Jim