I didn't feel like paying $50 for a show-n-go license plate so I decided to make one. I don't like the look of the front plate, especially now that I am re-painting my front end and with an RKsport front valance I want it to look nice at least for pics.

Turns out I spent about $50 in supplies.. but hey, mine looks way cooler

I just used aluminum angle, channel, and flat. A couple of spring loaded hinges give the folding action. I used some nylon bushings and stainless hardware to fashion some rollers.

It doesn't roll perfectly in the slots, but it does its function well; to disappear the plate for pictures.













More pics once it's mounted on the car. Thanks for looking

 

Wow, that looks pretty well built! Well done!

Can't wait to see some pics of it on!

 

Very nice job!

 

Came out nice. I do the same thing, try to save a buck by doing it myself and then spend a bunch of money.

 

looks pretty nice, good job......

 

nice idea, cant wait to see it on the car. And you're right about one thing, the front plates are terrible ugly and dont fit on the car.

 

Thanks! I will get it installed soon.

Thanks Amy!

At least I can say I made it myself

Thanks!

Definitely. Especially since the bumper is so rounded and the plate is just stuck on the end of it

 

I am thinking about getting something like that. It looks great.

 

This is the product that inspired me to make mine:

Welcome to Altec Products Inc.

 

Wanted to get that from pfyc.com, can't wait to see it. Good job on the build!