Front Bumper Filler(License Plate)
Monte Of The Month -- September 2009
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: providence, RI
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Alabama
Dale... since my '02 black ss took a 2 yr vacation to my son in Tx, the front plate cover disappeared. Now she looks like she has a gapped tooth smile 
. Alabama doesn't require a front tag, so I'm searching for a replacement. If you, or someone else has one you're not using, I would dearly love to aquire it. I'm a new member, just joined today, so I hope this type of forum use isn't inappropriate.
Terrus
. Alabama doesn't require a front tag, so I'm searching for a replacement. If you, or someone else has one you're not using, I would dearly love to aquire it. I'm a new member, just joined today, so I hope this type of forum use isn't inappropriate.Terrus
Welcome Terrus!
Not inappropriate at all.
Something I noticed about gmpartsdirect.com...
If you go searching for a part by narrowing down the description, a lot of times you won't find it. However, when I ran a part number for a part that previously didn't show up, suddenly they had it. And it was cheaper than the dealer.
I found the part number of the 2000-2005 front plate filler. The description on gmpartsdirect is:
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Filler cover - License plate
License plate 2000 - 2005
The part number is: 12335837
They show an MSRP of $127.15
Their price (gmpartsdirect.com) is $78.01
That would most likely be for a new unpainted black plastic filler piece. You would be on your own to paint it.
I don't know if the price at the dealership has gone up since this thread started. But it wouldn't surprise me. That part has been out of production for 4 years now. So as stock goes down, the price will go up. Of course, once all the new stock is gone, our only option is finding a used one.
But buying new would be my last choice. In addition to forums like this one, and ebay, I would also try every junk yard I could think of.
If your state uses front plates, you'll most likely have to contact junkyards in states that don't use front plates.
Hope we can help you find the filler piece you need!
Not inappropriate at all.
Something I noticed about gmpartsdirect.com...
If you go searching for a part by narrowing down the description, a lot of times you won't find it. However, when I ran a part number for a part that previously didn't show up, suddenly they had it. And it was cheaper than the dealer.
I found the part number of the 2000-2005 front plate filler. The description on gmpartsdirect is:
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Filler cover - License plate
License plate 2000 - 2005
The part number is: 12335837
They show an MSRP of $127.15
Their price (gmpartsdirect.com) is $78.01
That would most likely be for a new unpainted black plastic filler piece. You would be on your own to paint it.
I don't know if the price at the dealership has gone up since this thread started. But it wouldn't surprise me. That part has been out of production for 4 years now. So as stock goes down, the price will go up. Of course, once all the new stock is gone, our only option is finding a used one.
But buying new would be my last choice. In addition to forums like this one, and ebay, I would also try every junk yard I could think of.
If your state uses front plates, you'll most likely have to contact junkyards in states that don't use front plates.
Hope we can help you find the filler piece you need!
Just did a search on ebay and found this:
LINK TO EBAY PAGE - CLICK HERE!
Description
you are bidding on a 2004 monte carlo front license plate cover .... this cover is in driver condtion with a few scratces ....these may buff out or can be repainted very easy..the mounting holes are perfect ....the color is maroon this came off my ss supercharged monte carlo .... no more tickets for me as i put the plate back on.. this is going cheap .any question please ask ....
Description
you are bidding on a 2004 monte carlo front license plate cover .... this cover is in driver condtion with a few scratces ....these may buff out or can be repainted very easy..the mounting holes are perfect ....the color is maroon this came off my ss supercharged monte carlo .... no more tickets for me as i put the plate back on.. this is going cheap .any question please ask ....
