I realize there are prior threads on options for mounting a front license plate. After getting my first ticket while driving my NSX (doing 50 on a street zoned for 40), I also got a fix-it ticket for no front license plate. I know, join the club.
I have personalized plates so putting the other one on kinda helps "make" the car. However, I have no interest in spending $25 or $125 as some have done in buying and installing an elaborate product to mount one. So, I gave this some thought. My solution is practical, simple, and even looks nice. At least as nice for having a front plate.
First, buy a universal plastic mounting plate from our local car parts store. The cost was $6.00.
Then, buy two 1 1/2" 90-degree metal angles with drilled holes from your local hardware store. Bend them at a ~30-40 degree angle. Use epoxy glue to secure these to the back side after measuring the distance between the upper bumper mounting holes. Be sure to scuff the plastic with sandpaper before gluing. Cost of hardware = $0.89.
Buy two screws with thread size to fit the upper front bumper mounting holes. I used screws with a hex head to make screwing them in easy with a wrench. The plate is angled making use of a screw driver not possible. My car is a 1991, so not sure about the mounting holes for 2002+ cars. Cost = $0.59.
Lastly, I used self-adhesive weather stripping and cut and placed a piece at the top of the plate holder to protect the bumper. I also purchased a set of black nylon bolts with nuts to secure the license plate to the plate holder. Cost = $2.49.
Here's the result. I've seen other cars with the plate mounted at an angle but wasn't sure how they did it. I did it my way.
I have personalized plates so putting the other one on kinda helps "make" the car. However, I have no interest in spending $25 or $125 as some have done in buying and installing an elaborate product to mount one. So, I gave this some thought. My solution is practical, simple, and even looks nice. At least as nice for having a front plate.
First, buy a universal plastic mounting plate from our local car parts store. The cost was $6.00.
Then, buy two 1 1/2" 90-degree metal angles with drilled holes from your local hardware store. Bend them at a ~30-40 degree angle. Use epoxy glue to secure these to the back side after measuring the distance between the upper bumper mounting holes. Be sure to scuff the plastic with sandpaper before gluing. Cost of hardware = $0.89.
Buy two screws with thread size to fit the upper front bumper mounting holes. I used screws with a hex head to make screwing them in easy with a wrench. The plate is angled making use of a screw driver not possible. My car is a 1991, so not sure about the mounting holes for 2002+ cars. Cost = $0.59.
Lastly, I used self-adhesive weather stripping and cut and placed a piece at the top of the plate holder to protect the bumper. I also purchased a set of black nylon bolts with nuts to secure the license plate to the plate holder. Cost = $2.49.
Here's the result. I've seen other cars with the plate mounted at an angle but wasn't sure how they did it. I did it my way.
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