47-55.1 Fold down license plate holder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rnrdthefox** · 06-07-2021, 12:10 PM

I'm looking for recommendations for a solid fold down license plate holder that would work with the TripPlus Automotive role pan. From the location of the filler neck, it looks like the hole behind the license plate will be at the top - center area of the opening where the license plate will mount. Thanks.

**youngrodder** · 06-07-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rnrdthefox

I'm looking for recommendations for a solid fold down license plate holder that would work with the TripPlus Automotive role pan. From the location of the filler neck, it looks like the hole behind the license plate will be at the top - center area of the opening where the license plate will mount. Thanks.

A lot of cars from the 80's like a Chevy Caprice had fold down license plates. I used one on my last build (48 truck) with a roll pan.

I used one like this from eBay. It worked great.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/35250737815...rd!49088!US!-1

Marc

**rnrdthefox** · 06-07-2021, 02:36 PM

Thanks. The holder on Ebay looks like it mounts at the bottom correct? I'm concerned the area where the bracket mounts isn't big enough for that bracket. The dimensions for the area is 13" wide and 5.25" tall. My CO license plate is 6" tall so if the bracket is roughly the size of the plate, it will hang down below the edge of the roll pan too far to bolt it on? Did your roll pan have the same dimensions?

**youngrodder** · 06-07-2021, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rnrdthefox

Thanks. The holder on Ebay looks like it mounts at the bottom correct? I'm concerned the area where the bracket mounts isn't big enough for that bracket. The dimensions for the area is 13" wide and 5.25" tall. My CO license plate is 6" tall so if the bracket is roughly the size of the plate, it will hang down below the edge of the roll pan too far to bolt it on? Did your roll pan have the same dimensions?

I'm pretty sure you can set them up as flip up or fold down. I don't recall the dimensions of my rollpan . You can trim it to fit I bet.

Marc

**rnrdthefox** · 06-07-2021, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

I'm pretty sure you can set them up as flip up or fold down. I don't recall the dimensions of my rollpan . You can trim it to fit I bet.

Marc

Ok. Thanks. I need it to fold down or else it will be hard to use I think.

**youngrodder** · 06-07-2021, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rnrdthefox

Ok. Thanks. I need it to fold down or else it will be hard to use I think.

I later remade mine out of a flat plate of 1/8" steel with a small hinge at the bottom. I added magnets to the upper corners to hold it closed to the roll pan. I don't recall why I later made my own. That might be better than modifying an off the shelf solution.

Thank you
Marc

**mr48chev** · 06-07-2021, 06:02 PM

Note I had to correct this as I was way off>>> ( don't think any 80's cars still used the behind the plate gas filler. ) it looks like a lot of GM rigs used the behind the plate gas filler a lot longer than I remembered.

Some of the aftermarket ones I am finding that cover hidden hitches say that they are pretty flimsy.

Not as cheap as the aftermarket ones but this 69 Camaro unit should work pretty well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5Pc-69-Cama...8/163600195481

Summit has it for 23.99 rather than 39.00 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/GMK-4012-885-68

**rnrdthefox** · 06-07-2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I don't think any 80's cars still used the behind the plate gas filler.

Some of the aftermarket ones I am finding that cover hidden hitches say that they are pretty flimsy.

Not as cheap as the aftermarket ones but this 69 Camaro unit should work pretty well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5Pc-69-Cama...8/163600195481

Summit has it for 23.99 rather than 39.00 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/GMK-4012-885-68

Thanks for the reply's. This is the one I ordered ( I think

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**mr48chev** · 06-07-2021, 07:20 PM

If you ordered an oem style one the main difference might be the locations of the mounting holes between models of vehicles. When you are drilling your own that is a non issue.

**joedoh** · 06-08-2021, 12:37 PM

caprice used a folding license plate for gas filler 77-90

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-1990-C...-/133399641348

**mr48chev** · 06-08-2021, 01:45 PM

I'm going to have to back up and say that they used them a lot longer than I thought. My wife had a 79 Caprice for several years.

**youngrodder** · 06-08-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

caprice used a folding license plate for gas filler 77-90

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-1990-C...-/133399641348

Weird...I heard that somewhere before... ha ha

Marc

**1project2many** · 06-08-2021, 04:30 PM

G-body also had rear fill tank fill w/ fold down plate. 1970 - 1988.

**rnrdthefox** · 06-08-2021, 07:57 PM

Thanks for all the comments!

e015475 · 06-08-2021, 09:06 PM

Late, as usual, but here's mine.

I think the holder is from a G2 Camaro. I weakened the spings so that the license plate would lay horizontally while I filled the tank - I remember fighting with them and trying to wedge the gas cap to hold it open.

The magnets sit where the rubber-bumpers would be on the Camaro. I had to play with it a little to get the plate to be a uniform distance from the roll pan.

The lights are from Kuryakin (I see I didn't hook up the ground - added that to my list)

**rnrdthefox** · 06-08-2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by e015475

Late, as usual, but here's mine.

I think the holder is from a G2 Camaro. I weakened the spings so that the license plate would lay horizontally while I filled the tank - I remember fighting with them and trying to wedge the gas cap to hold it open.

The magnets sit where the rubber-bumpers would be on the Camaro. I had to play with it a little to get the plate to be a uniform distance from the roll pan.

The lights are from Kuryakin (I see I didn't hook up the ground - added that to my list)

Thanks for the reply. I think that's the holder I ordered. The magnet idea I like and you are the second person to mention it. I looked at Kuryakin. Looks like nice stuff. What lights are your referring to? Are those screw in lights holding the plate? If so, that's cool and do you have the part number? Also, is that a rubber boot around the opening or just a rubber strip?

e015475 · 06-09-2021, 09:03 AM

Yes, the license plate is held on with these Kuryakyn led bolts-

https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/52...te-bolt-lights

The edge of the hole for the filler neck is some stuff called "trim loc", not a rubber boot

**rnrdthefox** · 06-09-2021, 05:06 PM

Awesome. Thanks

06-07-2021, 12:10 PM	#1
rnrdthefox Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 250	Fold down license plate holder I'm looking for recommendations for a solid fold down license plate holder that would work with the TripPlus Automotive role pan. From the location of the filler neck, it looks like the hole behind the license plate will be at the top - center area of the opening where the license plate will mount. Thanks.

06-07-2021, 02:36 PM	#3
rnrdthefox Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 250	Re: Fold down license plate holder Thanks. The holder on Ebay looks like it mounts at the bottom correct? I'm concerned the area where the bracket mounts isn't big enough for that bracket. The dimensions for the area is 13" wide and 5.25" tall. My CO license plate is 6" tall so if the bracket is roughly the size of the plate, it will hang down below the edge of the roll pan too far to bolt it on? Did your roll pan have the same dimensions? Last edited by rnrdthefox; 06-07-2021 at 02:42 PM.

06-07-2021, 06:02 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Fold down license plate holder Note I had to correct this as I was way off>>> ( don't think any 80's cars still used the behind the plate gas filler. ) it looks like a lot of GM rigs used the behind the plate gas filler a lot longer than I remembered. Some of the aftermarket ones I am finding that cover hidden hitches say that they are pretty flimsy. Not as cheap as the aftermarket ones but this 69 Camaro unit should work pretty well. https://www.ebay.com/itm/5Pc-69-Cama...8/163600195481 Summit has it for 23.99 rather than 39.00 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/GMK-4012-885-68 __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 06-08-2021 at 02:42 PM.

06-07-2021, 07:20 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Fold down license plate holder If you ordered an oem style one the main difference might be the locations of the mounting holes between models of vehicles. When you are drilling your own that is a non issue. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-08-2021, 12:37 PM	#10
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Fold down license plate holder caprice used a folding license plate for gas filler 77-90 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-1990-C...-/133399641348 __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-08-2021, 01:45 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Fold down license plate holder I'm going to have to back up and say that they used them a lot longer than I thought. My wife had a 79 Caprice for several years. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-08-2021, 04:30 PM	#13
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,205	Re: Fold down license plate holder G-body also had rear fill tank fill w/ fold down plate. 1970 - 1988.

06-08-2021, 07:57 PM	#14
rnrdthefox Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 250	Re: Fold down license plate holder Thanks for all the comments!

06-08-2021, 09:06 PM	#15
e015475 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 782	Re: Fold down license plate holder Late, as usual, but here's mine. I think the holder is from a G2 Camaro. I weakened the spings so that the license plate would lay horizontally while I filled the tank - I remember fighting with them and trying to wedge the gas cap to hold it open. The magnets sit where the rubber-bumpers would be on the Camaro. I had to play with it a little to get the plate to be a uniform distance from the roll pan. The lights are from Kuryakin (I see I didn't hook up the ground - added that to my list)

06-09-2021, 09:03 AM	#17
e015475 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 782	Re: Fold down license plate holder Yes, the license plate is held on with these Kuryakyn led bolts- https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/52...te-bolt-lights The edge of the hole for the filler neck is some stuff called "trim loc", not a rubber boot

06-09-2021, 05:06 PM	#18
rnrdthefox Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 250	Re: Fold down license plate holder Awesome. Thanks



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