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6863m · 03-20-2011, 11:58 AM

I want to put a front custom script license on the new front bumper of my 62. I have found the rear brackets and the frames but I don't seem to see a specific bracket for the front.

Is it a matter of a universal bracket that can be bought from a parts strore.

Can someone give me a source or what they did.

Thanks

markeb01 · 03-20-2011, 01:48 PM

Most people just bolt the plate directly to the bumper using the factory holes. I thought the factory holes positioned the plate too high on the bumper, so I fabricated a simple steel plate that bolts to the original holes, and drilled two more holes lower down directly through the bumper to attach the license. These photos show the stock location, the bare plate, and with the license plate installed in the lower location. A secondary benefit being the steel plate keeps the license from getting bent up:

6863m · 03-20-2011, 01:53 PM

Thanks, I have the two holes in the bumper and I can see how a simple plate would work.

**Captainfab** · 03-21-2011, 01:08 AM

I hope to have mine finalized and for sale in a couple of months or so. Here is the original thread.....

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=408070

6863m · 03-22-2011, 12:50 AM

Are they plastic or sheet metal.

**Captainfab** · 03-22-2011, 01:03 AM

Plastic???? No way... they will be 16 ga. steel.

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Originally Posted by 6863m

Are they plastic or sheet metal.

03-20-2011, 11:58 AM	#1
6863m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alpine Ca, Posts: 123	Front license plate bracket I want to put a front custom script license on the new front bumper of my 62. I have found the rear brackets and the frames but I don't seem to see a specific bracket for the front. Is it a matter of a universal bracket that can be bought from a parts strore. Can someone give me a source or what they did. Thanks

03-20-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Front license plate bracket Most people just bolt the plate directly to the bumper using the factory holes. I thought the factory holes positioned the plate too high on the bumper, so I fabricated a simple steel plate that bolts to the original holes, and drilled two more holes lower down directly through the bumper to attach the license. These photos show the stock location, the bare plate, and with the license plate installed in the lower location. A secondary benefit being the steel plate keeps the license from getting bent up: Last edited by markeb01; 03-20-2011 at 01:49 PM.

03-20-2011, 01:53 PM	#3
6863m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alpine Ca, Posts: 123	Re: Front license plate bracket Thanks, I have the two holes in the bumper and I can see how a simple plate would work.

03-21-2011, 01:08 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Front license plate bracket I hope to have mine finalized and for sale in a couple of months or so. Here is the original thread..... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=408070 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 03-21-2011 at 01:09 AM.

03-22-2011, 12:50 AM	#5
6863m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alpine Ca, Posts: 123	Re: Front license plate bracket Are they plastic or sheet metal.

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