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supermanox · 05-05-2005, 02:08 PM

Has anyone bought or seen the license plate flip kit for a 72 chevy before. I have a rollpan that doesn't have a bracket for the plate, and I found this kit thing on brotherstrucks. But they don't have a picture up for it. I've been keeping my plate in the rear glass, but I keep getting hassled about it. Any one got any suggestions?

cdowns · 05-05-2005, 02:18 PM

you can get hasseled about those flip down kits also, because it is technically against the law to park on public streets and not have your plate showing

Deuce · 05-05-2005, 02:24 PM

I'm using a flip down bracket off a 87 IROC I took the motor/trans out of. Probally cost ya $2 at your local wrecking yard.

supermanox · 05-05-2005, 02:29 PM

Anybody got a picture of what one of these looks like? So the license plate is not visible when you are driving?

Southpa · 05-05-2005, 02:33 PM

Just look around in the boneyard for an early 70's Chev , like a Malibu, with the spring loaded license plate that flips open for getting access to the gas filler. Then rig up some kinda method for flipping it while driving.

Bamm · 05-05-2005, 02:55 PM

What exactly would be the purpose of not having your plates visible while driving?

68haywagon · 05-05-2005, 02:57 PM

I think it's more the idea of hiding it when your parked. When you start the truck it flips down to make it visible. I have seen a few custom trucks around here with it. I don't know how much the cops like it though.

Mike

Bamm · 05-05-2005, 03:01 PM

Okay, so what would be the purpose of having it hidden while parked? Is this a cool new thing that I missed or what?

supermanox · 05-05-2005, 03:01 PM

So the purpose is to flip it down when you are driving and flip it back up when you are parked? I wish I had a roll pan that had the bracket for the plate, but this pan was on it when I bought the truck. The guy I bought it from had some heavy duty magnets that he stuck to the plate and then just stuck it somewhere on the tailgate when he drove, but I don't really like that option too much. Any other ideas for what to do? Here is a pic, it is the third picture down.

http://www.freewebs.com/supermanox/truck.htm

Lemield · 05-05-2005, 03:09 PM

I've got a flip up bracket that came with my hidden hitch kit from ECE. It flips up so you can put the drawbar into the receiver hitch....is that what you are talking about?

supermanox · 05-05-2005, 03:11 PM

I just want some way to mount my license plate on the outside rather than in my back glass. This flip down kit seemed to be a viable option, but I'm not sure if it is what i'm looking for.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-05-2005, 03:11 PM

Thats a sharp truck you got there! I would say just recess it somewhere on the tailgate, but you still have the "chevrolet" and some real nice paint.... That's a tricky one there..... buy a plate recessed roll pan and have it painted to match? Is the pan bolted or welded?

GreyHoundSteve · 05-05-2005, 03:38 PM

I had the same problem and after looking at all of my options i decided to replace the pan with one that had the bracket for the plate in it. If your pan isnt welded i would do just that. If its welded i have seen some lexan rear windows that have a cut out for plates and are even lit. I think Stylin Concepts sells them and they arent too pricey either. It would also help you ditch that sliding rear window .... unless you like it that is.

Lemield · 05-05-2005, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermanox

I just want some way to mount my license plate on the outside rather than in my back glass. This flip down kit seemed to be a viable option, but I'm not sure if it is what i'm looking for.

Sounds like the one I have would work. Check ECE's website.
www.earlyclassic.com

Mine just bolted on...had to drill holes as I recall.

Bamm · 05-05-2005, 03:49 PM

Heck consider yourself lucky, they write tickets up here on license plates in your rear window.

68haywagon · 05-05-2005, 03:50 PM

The trucks I saw with the flip downs were more to solve the problem supermanox is having. They wanted a smooth back end without a license plate sticking out. So at shows the plate would be hidden and while driving it is there.
I can't find the kit that I saw but here is one from streetbeat. Can mount it behind the rollpan and slide it down.

Hope this helps.

Mike

supermanox · 05-06-2005, 10:01 AM

So you just manually flip it up and down. That seems to be a pretty easy option. I don't want to replace the rollpan or the rear sliding window. Does anyone else have this same problem.....Rollpan without a license plate bracket?

smokekiki · 05-06-2005, 10:37 AM

Is this what You are looking for? http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/license_plate.html

supermanox · 05-06-2005, 10:42 AM

That's pretty nice, but more expensive than what I'm looking for. I might just try to rig some kind of bracket behind the roll pan and let the plate just hang down.

68haywagon · 05-06-2005, 10:46 AM

Smokekiki thats the one...but that is a little pricey.

Thanks,
Mike

smokekiki · 05-06-2005, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermanox

That's pretty nice, but more expensive than what I'm looking for. I might just try to rig some kind of bracket behind the roll pan and let the plate just hang down.

I have seen them hanging on small chain,but they sway and the cops don't like that.I have also seen them attatched to a piece of rubber cut out of a big rigs mudflap,and attatched to a bracket that hangs behind the pan.The rubber is stiff and the plate doesn't move much,but if You back into the curb,the rubber will give instead of bendind something.Just don't attatch it to the pan.

purple gas · 05-06-2005, 01:58 PM

Just glue a couple magnets to the back of your plate. When you park it, rip it off the truck. When you want to drive, stick it back on. I'd carry all your papers with you tho, cause for sure eventually you'd forget the plate & get stopped. That kind of thing usually happens at the worst possible moment too.

68w/sbc406 · 05-06-2005, 07:54 PM

i magnets would probably scratch the paint though. if you know how to weld, or know some one that does you could just fab up a box and cut out the center of your roll pan and weld it in. but then you would have to repaint your pan but its better than buying a new pan and having it painted. but once you solve your plate mounting, they will start pulling you over for no license plate light. ask me how i know

supermanox · 05-06-2005, 11:32 PM

I think I'm going to just try rigging something for now, because I don't want to cut into the roll pan at all. If I can't get it to look nice, I'll have to look more at the flip down kit. I'm going to the show in pigeon forge a week from now, so maybe I'll get some inspiration there

05-05-2005, 02:08 PM	#1
supermanox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	License Plate Flip Down Kit Has anyone bought or seen the license plate flip kit for a 72 chevy before. I have a rollpan that doesn't have a bracket for the plate, and I found this kit thing on brotherstrucks. But they don't have a picture up for it. I've been keeping my plate in the rear glass, but I keep getting hassled about it. Any one got any suggestions? __________________ -Mike Cooper Asheville NC 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (Stock) 1972 Chevy (Not so much stock)

05-05-2005, 02:18 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	you can get hasseled about those flip down kits also, because it is technically against the law to park on public streets and not have your plate showing __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-05-2005, 02:24 PM	#3
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I'm using a flip down bracket off a 87 IROC I took the motor/trans out of. Probally cost ya $2 at your local wrecking yard. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

05-05-2005, 02:29 PM	#4
supermanox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	Anybody got a picture of what one of these looks like? So the license plate is not visible when you are driving? __________________ -Mike Cooper Asheville NC 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (Stock) 1972 Chevy (Not so much stock)

05-05-2005, 02:33 PM	#5
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Just look around in the boneyard for an early 70's Chev , like a Malibu, with the spring loaded license plate that flips open for getting access to the gas filler. Then rig up some kinda method for flipping it while driving. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

05-05-2005, 02:55 PM	#6
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	What exactly would be the purpose of not having your plates visible while driving? __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-05-2005, 02:57 PM	#7
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	I think it's more the idea of hiding it when your parked. When you start the truck it flips down to make it visible. I have seen a few custom trucks around here with it. I don't know how much the cops like it though. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

05-05-2005, 03:01 PM	#8
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Okay, so what would be the purpose of having it hidden while parked? Is this a cool new thing that I missed or what? __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-05-2005, 03:09 PM	#10
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	I've got a flip up bracket that came with my hidden hitch kit from ECE. It flips up so you can put the drawbar into the receiver hitch....is that what you are talking about? __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

05-05-2005, 03:11 PM	#11
supermanox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	I just want some way to mount my license plate on the outside rather than in my back glass. This flip down kit seemed to be a viable option, but I'm not sure if it is what i'm looking for. __________________ -Mike Cooper Asheville NC 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (Stock) 1972 Chevy (Not so much stock)

05-05-2005, 03:11 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Thats a sharp truck you got there! I would say just recess it somewhere on the tailgate, but you still have the "chevrolet" and some real nice paint.... That's a tricky one there..... buy a plate recessed roll pan and have it painted to match? Is the pan bolted or welded? __________________ 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!

05-05-2005, 03:38 PM	#13
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I had the same problem and after looking at all of my options i decided to replace the pan with one that had the bracket for the plate in it. If your pan isnt welded i would do just that. If its welded i have seen some lexan rear windows that have a cut out for plates and are even lit. I think Stylin Concepts sells them and they arent too pricey either. It would also help you ditch that sliding rear window .... unless you like it that is. Last edited by GreyHoundSteve; 05-05-2005 at 03:44 PM.

05-05-2005, 03:49 PM	#15
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Heck consider yourself lucky, they write tickets up here on license plates in your rear window. __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-05-2005, 03:50 PM	#16
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	The trucks I saw with the flip downs were more to solve the problem supermanox is having. They wanted a smooth back end without a license plate sticking out. So at shows the plate would be hidden and while driving it is there. I can't find the kit that I saw but here is one from streetbeat. Can mount it behind the rollpan and slide it down. Hope this helps. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold Last edited by 68haywagon; 05-05-2005 at 03:53 PM.

05-06-2005, 10:01 AM	#17
supermanox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	So you just manually flip it up and down. That seems to be a pretty easy option. I don't want to replace the rollpan or the rear sliding window. Does anyone else have this same problem.....Rollpan without a license plate bracket? __________________ -Mike Cooper Asheville NC 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (Stock) 1972 Chevy (Not so much stock)



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05-06-2005, 10:37 AM	#18
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Is this what You are looking for? http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/license_plate.html __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-06-2005, 10:42 AM	#19
supermanox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	That's pretty nice, but more expensive than what I'm looking for. I might just try to rig some kind of bracket behind the roll pan and let the plate just hang down. __________________ -Mike Cooper Asheville NC 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (Stock) 1972 Chevy (Not so much stock)

05-06-2005, 10:46 AM	#20
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Smokekiki thats the one...but that is a little pricey. Thanks, Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

05-06-2005, 01:58 PM	#22
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 686	Just glue a couple magnets to the back of your plate. When you park it, rip it off the truck. When you want to drive, stick it back on. I'd carry all your papers with you tho, cause for sure eventually you'd forget the plate & get stopped. That kind of thing usually happens at the worst possible moment too. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

05-06-2005, 07:54 PM	#23
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i magnets would probably scratch the paint though. if you know how to weld, or know some one that does you could just fab up a box and cut out the center of your roll pan and weld it in. but then you would have to repaint your pan but its better than buying a new pan and having it painted. but once you solve your plate mounting, they will start pulling you over for no license plate light. ask me how i know Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-06-2005, 11:32 PM	#24
supermanox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	I think I'm going to just try rigging something for now, because I don't want to cut into the roll pan at all. If I can't get it to look nice, I'll have to look more at the flip down kit. I'm going to the show in pigeon forge a week from now, so maybe I'll get some inspiration there __________________ -Mike Cooper Asheville NC 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (Stock) 1972 Chevy (Not so much stock)

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