Front Licence Plate Bracket for a 64 Chevy

[JRBECK64]

Has anyone seen a licence plate bracket for those of us who are supposed to be running with two plates? I have asked a few of my parts suppliers with no help. I hate to have to put the licence plate on the dash. I have thought about fabbing a licence plate bracket but the thought of drilling holes even in the underside of my Shinny Chrome bumper doesn't set well with me. Any thoughts?

JRBECK64

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Your bumper doesn't have the two holes in it? I don't think I've ever seen one without them.

[JRBECK64]

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Your bumper doesn't have the two holes in it? I don't think I've ever seen one without them.

No holes in my bumper. I think I am going to fab a plate that comes from under and sets just forward of the bumper. Then I will get it powder coated so it wont look like an after thought. Time to get the scrap metal out and the welder.

JRBECK64

[JRBECK64]

No holes in this one.

[markeb01]

Once again I’ve learned something new. I’ve never seen one of these bumpers without license plate holes.

I bolted a ¼” thick steel plate to my bumper to both reinforce the license plate, and to lower the plate to a more centered up/down position on the bumper. Here’s how it looks bare and with the plate mounted:




Perhaps you could fabricate a mount by starting with a steel angle between the lower flanges of the frame rails. From here you could move forward with strap welded to a plate that mounts the license. This way the plate could be completely free standing, requiring no holes drilled in the bumper. If designed for a discreet finished appearance, this could even be a minor unique feature.

[JRBECK64]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Once again I’ve learned something new. I’ve never seen one of these bumpers without license plate holes.

I bolted a ¼” thick steel plate to my bumper to both reinforce the license plate, and to lower the plate to a more centered up/down position on the bumper. Here’s how it looks bare and with the plate mounted:




Perhaps you could fabricate a mount by starting with a steel angle between the lower flanges of the frame rails. From here you could move forward with strap welded to a plate that mounts the license. This way the plate could be completely free standing, requiring no holes drilled in the bumper. If designed for a discreet finished appearance, this could even be a minor unique feature.

Thanks for your input, basically the intent of fastening the licence braket is not to interupt the integrity of the chrome. I Like the Idea of making the braket free standing from the bumper. Looks like I need to get measuring and cutting and welding and plating. Sounds like a lot for a licence plate. Well whats another couple of day in this resto. BTW you and the person above have some really nice trucks.

Thanks again,

JRBECK64

[LILRED66]

Markeb01:

Your truck is one of my favorites on this site. Thanks for sharing.

[markeb01]

Thanks Tony, much appreciated.

[19GMC63]

huh, never seen that before either, but then again, never paid much attention.

My solution: Move to a state that doesn't require front plates.

[DaddyMack]

A lot of states that require two plates do so only if the manufacturer has a place for the front one. You might want to check that out. Usually, on older classic vehicles the cops wont care, its a fix it ticket or the exception is there. In Nevada, for instance, you don't have to have a front plate if the manufacturer didn't provide a place for it.. you don't have to make one.

[JRBECK64]

Originally Posted by DaddyMack

A lot of states that require two plates do so only if the manufacturer has a place for the front one. You might want to check that out. Usually, on older classic vehicles the cops wont care, its a fix it ticket or the exception is there. In Nevada, for instance, you don't have to have a front plate if the manufacturer didn't provide a place for it.. you don't have to make one.

I have thought about calling the local police and see what they say about running with just one plate. Knowing them though, they would write their grandma a ticket if it would make this one horse town any money. Problem is if you dont get it in writing its your word against theirs so if it means I fab a plate holder then I guess I fab a plate holder. The nice thing about fabing one is it doesn't have to be ugly. Thanks for your advise.

JRBECK64

[lakeroadster]

Nice job on the plate bracket Markeb01. We can always count on you for a slick solution. I'll have to borrow that idea if I may.

Any royalties charged for that?

Thanks.

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Any royalties charged for that?

Thanks.

I'm afraid then I'd need to start paying for all the ideas I've bagged over the years!