Mounting USA tags
How do you put the front and back plates on the classic? I haven't figured it out yet....
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Originally Posted by MINIxB
(Post 1870386)
How do you put the front and back plates on the classic? I haven't figured it out yet....
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LOL *hides keys*
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You will actually need to drill new mounting holes in the rear. The front I don't know.
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I would keep your original european plates where they are. Put the Us plates in the rear window using sucken cups.
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I have to put front ones on too or else i get a ticket
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Mine has an area at the front to mount plates, though the holes don't line up with the holes in the plate. I bought one of those universal plate bracket things from Walmart (about $5) and mounted that to the car, then the plate to it.
For the rear plate, I drew up a plan for a bracket that would use the existing 2 holes in the boot lid and come out from the lid with a bigger area with holes to mount a US plate to. I took the plan to a local VOTECH high school who are making it for me. It's supposed to cost me just the cost of the metal. If you want, and your car also has the 2 holes in the boot lid, I can fax you a copy of the plan, or scan and email it. |
Hey MinixB,
FWIW, I've been w/out front plates for 9 years now. Watch, just tomorrow, I'll get popped for no front plate:lol: :lol: . |
Well the cop that inspected my car said I could just put it in the back window...
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on the rear i just used zip ties and strapped it onto my euro plate. i think it looks ok.
http://tonkatoys.com/nampics/demonbutt.jpg While Missouri law requires a front plate, i've never been hassled about it. |
Originally Posted by MINIxB
(Post 1871684)
Well the cop that inspected my car said I could just put it in the back window...
Remember peace officers interpret the Law while lawyer know the law.:lol: :lol: :lol: |
Originally Posted by Ashley3D
(Post 1872195)
Does your state have an antique car plate?
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Those $5 universal plate brackets work great for the front - I ran my US plate on one for months, then later replaced it with a customized Euro-plate (which matches my US plate).
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Originally Posted by STLMINI
(Post 1872096)
on the rear i just used zip ties and strapped it onto my euro plate. i think it looks ok.
http://tonkatoys.com/nampics/demonbutt.jpg While Missouri law requires a front plate, i've never been hassled about it. |
Just drill holes in the US plate to match the mounting holes already in place for the euro plates. It took me almost 5 minutes to drill and mount my plates.
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Originally Posted by a8ked
(Post 1877858)
Just drill holes in the US plate to match the mounting holes already in place for the euro plates. It took me almost 5 minutes to drill and mount my plates.
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Erm...I can't do that for my rear plates. The 2 holes in the boot lid are further apart than the width of a US plate.
Here is a scan of the design I'm having made for my rear plate. http://www.amviv.com/images/Agro/Lic...ateBracket.jpg |
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