Rear bumper and license plate location - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VetteC10 · 03-25-2018, 08:01 PM

Anyone seen a rear bumper like this, and if so, where do I mount the license plate? I also don't see where there would be a light for it.

Any thoughts??

**jayoldschool** · 03-25-2018, 08:16 PM

Screw the plate to the bumper on one side, put the plate light beside it.

LVPhotos · 03-25-2018, 08:21 PM

From the rust spot...
Probably left side, look for holes

VetteC10 · 03-25-2018, 08:30 PM

I thought that might be the spot, but when I put it there, top half of plate is behind tailgate, and you can't see the sticker.

**jayoldschool** · 03-25-2018, 08:55 PM

On the face of the bumper, right below the green arrow.

My truck is similar, flat bumper, plate is screwed right to it. There used to be a hitch on the bumper, there are holes to one side where the PO had the plate on the side like yours needs to be. I run with no light.

LVPhotos · 03-25-2018, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VetteC10

I thought that might be the spot, but when I put it there, top half of plate is behind tailgate, and you can't see the sticker.

Depends on cops, turn plate upside down or put sticker low...lol
I have been stoped because my redneck lights and plate... riding on milk crate, no seat belts(not in 62). If you can make a cop laugh or say Yep Done that...

oem4me · 03-25-2018, 11:56 PM

Seems your bumper may be situated a little too far in and a bit high. Most often, the upright flange on a step bumper is just outside of the rear cross sill. see pics. If the bumper is setting low enough, and close to the cross sill, a license plate will just barely fit there under the tailgate.

VetteC10 · 03-26-2018, 09:51 AM

thanks for the pics. I think i might just cut the bottom inch or so off my plate and mount it in that spot. I think that way, the state and tag will be visible. then I will see if I can mount some type of light next to it.

**72cs20** · 03-26-2018, 05:59 PM

oem4me,

Where did you get that rubber edging material that is between the ends of the bumper and the bed?

oem4me · 03-26-2018, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72cs20

oem4me,

Where did you get that rubber edging material that is between the ends of the bumper and the bed?

Both of those shown are original to those trucks. I have not yet found an exact replacement source, but there are similar items available. I'll try and find the thread on here where some are shown.
EDIT: check the following thread starting at around post #27 and then post #98 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=561195&page=2

**72cs20** · 03-27-2018, 08:16 PM

Thanks much!

andyh1956 · 03-29-2018, 01:27 PM

Around here the plate would get crammed in between the rear window & the gun rack...

jbgroby · 03-29-2018, 01:43 PM

FYI, Be carful cutting your plate, some states are REAL anal about that.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by VetteC10

thanks for the pics. I think i might just cut the bottom inch or so off my plate and mount it in that spot. I think that way, the state and tag will be visible. then I will see if I can mount some type of light next to it.

VetteC10 · 03-29-2018, 05:17 PM

Yes, just thinking a bit off the bottom edge.

Funny you say that, that's where the previous owner had it taped.

03-25-2018, 08:01 PM	#1
VetteC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Edwardsville IL Posts: 43	Rear bumper and license plate location Anyone seen a rear bumper like this, and if so, where do I mount the license plate? I also don't see where there would be a light for it. Any thoughts?? Attached Images

03-25-2018, 08:21 PM	#3
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location From the rust spot... Probably left side, look for holes Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

03-25-2018, 08:30 PM	#4
VetteC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Edwardsville IL Posts: 43	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location I thought that might be the spot, but when I put it there, top half of plate is behind tailgate, and you can't see the sticker.

03-25-2018, 08:55 PM	#5
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location On the face of the bumper, right below the green arrow. My truck is similar, flat bumper, plate is screwed right to it. There used to be a hitch on the bumper, there are holes to one side where the PO had the plate on the side like yours needs to be. I run with no light. Last edited by jayoldschool; 03-25-2018 at 09:00 PM.

03-25-2018, 11:56 PM	#7
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location Seems your bumper may be situated a little too far in and a bit high. Most often, the upright flange on a step bumper is just outside of the rear cross sill. see pics. If the bumper is setting low enough, and close to the cross sill, a license plate will just barely fit there under the tailgate. Attached Images Last edited by oem4me; 03-26-2018 at 12:04 AM.

03-25-2018, 08:16 PM	#2
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location Screw the plate to the bumper on one side, put the plate light beside it.

03-26-2018, 09:51 AM	#8
VetteC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Edwardsville IL Posts: 43	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location thanks for the pics. I think i might just cut the bottom inch or so off my plate and mount it in that spot. I think that way, the state and tag will be visible. then I will see if I can mount some type of light next to it.

03-26-2018, 05:59 PM	#9
72cs20 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Los Gatos, Ca. Posts: 407	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location oem4me, Where did you get that rubber edging material that is between the ends of the bumper and the bed? __________________ 1966 K20 flatbed build thread - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=768827 62 C20 build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703583

03-27-2018, 08:16 PM	#11
72cs20 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Los Gatos, Ca. Posts: 407	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location Thanks much! __________________ 1966 K20 flatbed build thread - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=768827 62 C20 build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703583

03-29-2018, 01:27 PM	#12
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location Around here the plate would get crammed in between the rear window & the gun rack...

03-29-2018, 05:17 PM	#14
VetteC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Edwardsville IL Posts: 43	Re: Rear bumper and license plate location Yes, just thinking a bit off the bottom edge. Funny you say that, that's where the previous owner had it taped.

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