License plate lamp problem
04-19-2012, 02:04 PM
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License plate lamp problem
I am in the process of installing a rear tru-flex bumper cover on my 1975 corvette and am having a problem of how to install my license plate lamp on my bumper cover. Anyone have any photos on how they did the job?
04-19-2012, 02:11 PM
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I completely firberglassed over that overly LARGE hole on the Flex-glass bumper and installed a flat lamp assembly that was a MOPAR (for a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Lamp-License Assembly #55054611. I had a nice one laying around from a Jeep that I used to own.
Yes, I know Mopar on a GM, but I don't care - it fit nicely, works and was already paid for.
Yes, I know Mopar on a GM, but I don't care - it fit nicely, works and was already paid for.
04-19-2012, 02:54 PM
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Doesn't Tru-flex use the stock mount? It should be the same as your original cover.
04-19-2012, 03:27 PM
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Maybe by now they've changed the mold, but I got mine a couple of years ago. I can only speak of the one I installed, might be different now.
I looked at Tru-Flex then and they looked like they came from the same manufacturer. (?)
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04-19-2012, 04:09 PM
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The cut out area that they have is not the same shape as the stock license plate light. I could make it work but in doing so, you would have to take off the bumper cover just to change the light bulb. I am hoping someone else had the same problem and could post a photo of how they tackled this problem. Thanks KenSny I will keep that your idea in mind
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04-22-2012, 09:27 AM
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The cut out area that they have is not the same shape as the stock license plate light. I could make it work but in doing so, you would have to take off the bumper cover just to change the light bulb. I am hoping someone else had the same problem and could post a photo of how they tackled this problem. Thanks KenSny I will keep that your idea in mind
It is easier to drop the lamp fixture (2 screws) from above the license plate and change the bulb.
A big reason why I chose the lamp assembly I did. I also painted the assembly to match the body/bumper color. I love my airbrush for small jobs.
