front bumpers- plate vs no plate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tom · 09-04-2004, 07:51 PM

Most of our trucks that I've seen have a front chrome/painted bumper with a liscence plate cutout. I've also seen some with no cut out. Any reason for the differences? Im looking to put one on my 79 in the future, can't decide which one I want yet....

cliffsta · 09-04-2004, 09:21 PM

I'm gonna spring for the LMC Premium Chrome Bumper with Fog Lights, and i think it does not have the licence plate cutout; so, no cutout

Except that sucks when i find some cool licence plate

screwballl · 09-04-2004, 10:07 PM

i guess it depends on preference and what state you live in, such as here in FL we only have rear plates so no need for front ones unless you want a decorator plate...
my old home state of SD had front plates too and it was REQUIRED, otherwise you could get a major ticket

**smokinn** · 09-04-2004, 10:53 PM

Here in Nebraska its a law that you have to have a front plate.

**N2TRUX** · 09-04-2004, 11:12 PM

It's a law in Texas to have a front plate too. I haven't had one on most of my trucks for years though. I have talked my way out of a couple of tickets though....

screwballl · 09-05-2004, 01:09 PM

FL is one of the few that do NOT have front plates at all, the state wont even issue them. i even got pulled over when i was in SD in Feb and the cop asked why i didnt have a front plate, i said its because im from FL. he didnt get what i meant by that, he just said "So? No matter what state you're from, front plates are required in SD."
he didnt liek me laughing at him and didnt get it until i told him that FL doesnt issue the front plates, hasnt for a few decades.

damn i miss the snow

Tom · 09-05-2004, 02:03 PM

AZ dosen't require a front plate, so this is a cosmetic thing

cliffsta · 09-05-2004, 07:57 PM

LA (louisiana) doesn't require fronties. Thank God cause I'm pretty sure I'm using one of the plastic studs for my grill

**76sierraclassic** · 09-06-2004, 12:16 AM

No front plates here in Arkansas. I almost wish there was, so I wouldn't have to see some of the stupid stuff people put on their decorator plates.

Mike

apstguy · 09-06-2004, 03:44 AM

CA require front plates but I don't have one - well it is under the drivers seat. I have a bowtie plate.

TIMSPEED · 09-06-2004, 04:53 AM

CA here also..currently have a front plate. I think it looks good on the truck..since all my OTHER cars don't have a front plate, hahaha

loblazer · 09-07-2004, 12:27 PM

In Ontario we have to have front plate on or get $90.00 fine. I really don't like a front plate, I like smooth bumpers. So that is why I sprung $220.00 for my personal plates. Didn't want an ugly plate on my nice ride!

I saw that screwball says he misses the snow. I will send him all mine this winter if he wants it. I HATE IT!!!!

Doug (LOBLAZER)

09-04-2004, 07:51 PM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	front bumpers- plate vs no plate? Most of our trucks that I've seen have a front chrome/painted bumper with a liscence plate cutout. I've also seen some with no cut out. Any reason for the differences? Im looking to put one on my 79 in the future, can't decide which one I want yet.... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

09-04-2004, 09:21 PM	#2
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	I'm gonna spring for the LMC Premium Chrome Bumper with Fog Lights, and i think it does not have the licence plate cutout; so, no cutout Except that sucks when i find some cool licence plate __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-04-2004, 10:07 PM	#3
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	i guess it depends on preference and what state you live in, such as here in FL we only have rear plates so no need for front ones unless you want a decorator plate... my old home state of SD had front plates too and it was REQUIRED, otherwise you could get a major ticket __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

09-04-2004, 11:12 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It's a law in Texas to have a front plate too. I haven't had one on most of my trucks for years though. I have talked my way out of a couple of tickets though.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-05-2004, 01:09 PM	#6
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	FL is one of the few that do NOT have front plates at all, the state wont even issue them. i even got pulled over when i was in SD in Feb and the cop asked why i didnt have a front plate, i said its because im from FL. he didnt get what i meant by that, he just said "So? No matter what state you're from, front plates are required in SD." he didnt liek me laughing at him and didnt get it until i told him that FL doesnt issue the front plates, hasnt for a few decades. damn i miss the snow __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

09-04-2004, 10:53 PM	#4
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	Here in Nebraska its a law that you have to have a front plate.

09-05-2004, 02:03 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	AZ dosen't require a front plate, so this is a cosmetic thing __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

09-05-2004, 07:57 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	LA (louisiana) doesn't require fronties. Thank God cause I'm pretty sure I'm using one of the plastic studs for my grill __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-06-2004, 12:16 AM	#9
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	No front plates here in Arkansas. I almost wish there was, so I wouldn't have to see some of the stupid stuff people put on their decorator plates. Mike

09-06-2004, 03:44 AM	#10
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	CA require front plates but I don't have one - well it is under the drivers seat. I have a bowtie plate. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

09-06-2004, 04:53 AM	#11
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	CA here also..currently have a front plate. I think it looks good on the truck..since all my OTHER cars don't have a front plate, hahaha __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

09-07-2004, 12:27 PM	#12
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	In Ontario we have to have front plate on or get $90.00 fine. I really don't like a front plate, I like smooth bumpers. So that is why I sprung $220.00 for my personal plates. Didn't want an ugly plate on my nice ride! I saw that screwball says he misses the snow. I will send him all mine this winter if he wants it. I HATE IT!!!! Doug (LOBLAZER)

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