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Texasbrotha420
04-13-2008, 06:21 PM
I noticed at the meet yesterday that a few of the members either removed their front license plate and left the bracket or removed the bracket all together and left the two holes in the front bumper. Well if you are like me and dont like the plate on the front, but the dealer drilled and mounted one anyway - here's a cheap solution. I did this right after I bought my Charger and I've recently done it to my wifes Avenger. All you need are two cheap items and a simple tool.

1st - a $6 fuel tether cap kit from Auto Zone.
(the number in the top left is 55300)

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/40069/2311752930038147436S600x600Q85.jpg

This is what you will need out of it. (it comes with four)

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/19109/2662700460038147436S600x600Q85.jpg

If you can find an alternative go for it, but I searched and searched and this was the best fit.

2nd - a $6 bottle of OEM touchup paint, also from Auto Zone. They even have a book at the display with the color codes/color names.

http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/39562/2428523880038147436S600x600Q85.jpg

Now the how to: Take the black plastic rivets and paint them using the touchup paint (it has a pen and brush applicator). While waiting for them to dry, simply remove your license plate bracket and slightly widen the existing holes with either a screwdriver or drill. Once the rivets are dry (about 3-6 hours depending on the number of coats you choose) push them in the holes of your bumper. Your done.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn188/texasbrotha420/Envy/Picture150.jpg

Hope this quick write up help anyone who has been looking for a solution to what I consider - an eyesore:).
Happy Modding !!!

CamoCharger
04-13-2008, 06:45 PM
That is a cool Idea. I might have to do that.

EZCORPION
04-13-2008, 09:25 PM
Nice way of doing it. i like my plates so im good but thanxs

beandip77
04-14-2008, 10:58 AM
Slick, I'll have to do this.

Rev Scorpion
04-14-2008, 12:11 PM
Thanks for that.
I hate the front plate - big white eyesore on a black car - but I got pulled over in Hurst for no front plates 2 times before I even got my permanent plates (of course they let me go, not the point though), so I cant just ditch it.

Any suggestions for where to relocate the front plate to though????

CamoCharger
04-14-2008, 04:00 PM
Thanks for that.
I hate the front plate - big white eyesore on a black car - but I got pulled over in Hurst for no front plates 2 times before I even got my permanent plates (of course they let me go, not the point though), so I cant just ditch it.

Any suggestions for where to relocate the front plate to though????

suction cupped to front window like kevlars

Texasbrotha420
04-14-2008, 04:56 PM
Thanks for that.
I hate the front plate - big white eyesore on a black car - but I got pulled over in Hurst for no front plates 2 times before I even got my permanent plates (of course they let me go, not the point though), so I cant just ditch it.

Any suggestions for where to relocate the front plate to though????

Wow. the cops in Hurst must be strict. I've been in Arlington all my life and none of my cars since I was 16 have had a front plate. I only had one cop mention it and thats while I was getting a speeding ticket :confused:.

CamoCharger
04-14-2008, 04:57 PM
Wow. the cops in Hurst must be strict. I've been in Arlington all my life and none of my cars since I was 16 have had a front plate. I only had one cop mention it and thats while I was getting a speeding ticket :confused:.

Thats same down here in Killeen. When I was stationed here last time, I had a U.S. Cavalry plate on the front and no one ever bothered me about it. When I came back to Hood after Korea, the Car had Cali plates anyways, so no one even flinched.

Founder
05-11-2008, 10:22 PM
There is no point in front plates? What is the reason to waste all that money?

BrianHare
05-13-2008, 03:30 PM
There is no point in front plates? What is the reason to waste all that money?

The only reason for front plates is for police to have a solid point of reference to laser you.

Mecha
05-13-2008, 04:50 PM
Hurst cops suck.
they gave me a ticket for my tail tint saying it couldnt be seen at night when it was 8am on july 4th.

i beat the ticket