front license plate bracket
#1
06-28-2010, 05:01 PM
front license plate bracket
I have recently purchased a 2001 Monte SS that was registered in Kentucky where they do not have front license plates. Here in Ohio, we have them, and I need to find out how to mount the front plate. There is a cover panel on the bumper, and when I remove it there isn't any type of bracket for the plate. Is there a special bracket I need to buy, or can I just use the two small holes the the cover panel was attached with to mount the plate? Any help someone has is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#2
06-28-2010, 05:06 PM
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 4,861
I am interested in purchasing the piece/filler you took off, please! I need one! You just put your license plate in the 2 holes in the bumper.
Lisa
Lisa
#3
06-28-2010, 05:12 PM
My Monte is black, don't know if that is the color you need. The two holes that hold the cover plate on seem too small to be for a license plate though. I will need to check the position to see if that will work, sure hope it does. If you are interested in the black cover I have, let me know.
#4
06-28-2010, 05:14 PM
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 4,861
Black is great! And yes I would like it. I will send you my email address. The holes should line up.
Lisa
Lisa
#5
06-28-2010, 05:41 PM
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 4,861
Thanks! and welcome to the forum! I look forward to getting the piece! I just replied to your email you sent me.
Lisa
Lisa
#6
06-28-2010, 06:25 PM
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wauconda, IL
Posts: 13,335
The plate just bolts on the bottom with 2 bolts and there is a slit that you slide the plate up into to hold the top in place.
#9
06-29-2010, 04:47 PM
I just checked, and the holes used for the filler piece do not match with the holes on a license plate. However, there are two small indents in the bumper material that do line up with a plate. Is it okay to just make a hole with a screw in these indents to attach the plate? It seems like there should be a more secure way to attach the plate. Anyone using a front plate now? It would be great to hear how someone has attached theirs.
Thanks, shoup.
Thanks, shoup.
#10
06-29-2010, 08:36 PM
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wauconda, IL
Posts: 13,335
Yes you have to drill out the holes with a small drill bit and use license plate bolts with a tapered end to secure the plate. Like I said earlier the top of the plate slides up into a slit at the top and it's very secure - the plate isn't going anywhere!