Rear License plat option with no bumper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zumo · 05-09-2006, 12:04 PM

I recently removed my rear bumper witch resemble those that use to be on late 80s and early 90s model F$#d truck. The PO welded the brackets as well as bolted them on there. I had to use what I had and grind the welds down the best I could with my grinder and bent them back and forth and got them off. Anywho I cleanned up the welds and painted.

Now how do I mount my plate? Not in the rear windows guys. :P Is there a bracket or a kit? Anyone h ave pix?

Thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 05-09-2006, 12:26 PM

Are you putting another bumper on? Rollpan? Nothing?

Sport bumpers have a license plate thingy in them and you can get a roll pan that has a cut out for a plate as well.

jku72 · 05-09-2006, 12:38 PM

On my truck, there was the original bracket, for new trucks with no rear bumper. It ended up getting a dealer installed camper and telescoping rear bumper.
The original bracket was found as it was left installed in 1969, that is screwed into the sheet metal beneath the tailgate. I ended up remounting mine onto the telescoping bumper.
There is a brochure that shows it, I think...

70c10 · 05-09-2006, 01:00 PM

Is this what you are looking for:http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/67-...%20Bracket.jpg OR the brackets that hold the bumper on?http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/Fle...Brkt%20Set.jpg

**Palf70Step** · 05-09-2006, 01:47 PM

You can make a bracket out of some scrap metal. Big thing around here, and enforced somewhat is making sure you have a light for the tag. I took a couple pieces of metal strapping and screwed them to the bottom of the rear cross sill, then bolted the tag to it. Then I wire wrapped the light just above the tag. It kept me legal till I got a proper bumper.

Bob Moore · 05-09-2006, 02:41 PM

Look at a cheap trailer plate holder at the auto parts store. Most states require a light on the plate. The trailer bracket might also give you some creative ideas.

Have fun - Bob

Joe67 · 05-09-2006, 03:31 PM

Something hinged so you can have it out of site when you want to

AWEGS72 · 05-09-2006, 04:28 PM

Whats wrong with the plate in the rear window

Zumo · 05-09-2006, 04:53 PM

Eventually I'll get a new sport bumper but for now I need to get the plate with a light on there and was looking at my options.

roj2323 · 05-09-2006, 05:46 PM

2x3 with a few screws?

*72CSTC5* · 05-09-2006, 07:34 PM

The street rod guys use some of the vacuum operated lic plate brackets that are hidden when parked and then with engine running the lic plate flips out from underneath the vehicle. I restored a 40 ford sedan and installed one for the customer. He provided so I do not remember where he purchased.

05-09-2006, 12:04 PM	#1
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Rear License plat option with no bumper? I recently removed my rear bumper witch resemble those that use to be on late 80s and early 90s model F$#d truck. The PO welded the brackets as well as bolted them on there. I had to use what I had and grind the welds down the best I could with my grinder and bent them back and forth and got them off. Anywho I cleanned up the welds and painted. Now how do I mount my plate? Not in the rear windows guys. :P Is there a bracket or a kit? Anyone h ave pix? Thanks __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

05-09-2006, 12:26 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? Are you putting another bumper on? Rollpan? Nothing? Sport bumpers have a license plate thingy in them and you can get a roll pan that has a cut out for a plate as well. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 05-09-2006 at 12:27 PM.

05-09-2006, 12:38 PM	#3
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? On my truck, there was the original bracket, for new trucks with no rear bumper. It ended up getting a dealer installed camper and telescoping rear bumper. The original bracket was found as it was left installed in 1969, that is screwed into the sheet metal beneath the tailgate. I ended up remounting mine onto the telescoping bumper. There is a brochure that shows it, I think... __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

05-09-2006, 01:00 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? Is this what you are looking for:http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/67-...%20Bracket.jpg OR the brackets that hold the bumper on?http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/Fle...Brkt%20Set.jpg __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 05-09-2006 at 01:01 PM.

05-09-2006, 01:47 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? You can make a bracket out of some scrap metal. Big thing around here, and enforced somewhat is making sure you have a light for the tag. I took a couple pieces of metal strapping and screwed them to the bottom of the rear cross sill, then bolted the tag to it. Then I wire wrapped the light just above the tag. It kept me legal till I got a proper bumper. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 05-09-2006 at 01:48 PM.

05-09-2006, 02:41 PM	#6
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? Look at a cheap trailer plate holder at the auto parts store. Most states require a light on the plate. The trailer bracket might also give you some creative ideas. Have fun - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

05-09-2006, 03:31 PM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? Something hinged so you can have it out of site when you want to __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

05-09-2006, 04:28 PM	#8
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? Whats wrong with the plate in the rear window

05-09-2006, 04:53 PM	#9
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? Eventually I'll get a new sport bumper but for now I need to get the plate with a light on there and was looking at my options. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

05-09-2006, 05:46 PM	#10
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? 2x3 with a few screws?

05-09-2006, 07:34 PM	#11
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Rear License plat option with no bumper? The street rod guys use some of the vacuum operated lic plate brackets that are hidden when parked and then with engine running the lic plate flips out from underneath the vehicle. I restored a 40 ford sedan and installed one for the customer. He provided so I do not remember where he purchased.



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