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Feb 15, 2007 | 05:13 PM

mcqueen95

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new c5 owner needs help

Any suggestions for the best looking front license plate frame/cover? I hate to put it on but i guess i have to! thanks!

Feb 15, 2007 | 05:20 PM

beav626

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From: Oklahoma City OK

Move to a state that doesnt require front plates...

Ive seen decent covers from some vette vendors, im sure someone will chime in...

Feb 15, 2007 | 05:48 PM

redjetty

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look in ecklers magazine,, they got some, later rj

Feb 15, 2007 | 05:52 PM

VinnyT

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From: Rocky Mount Virginia

Here:

http://www.pfyc.com/pc/VT1010/VTEXT/...te+Covers.html

Feb 15, 2007 | 06:43 PM

kevin40zx

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From: Cincinnati OH

Leave the plate off. Its o.k because its a victimless crime.

Feb 15, 2007 | 08:11 PM

97BlckCpe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnyT

Here:

http://www.pfyc.com/pc/VT1010/VTEXT/...te+Covers.html

I actually purchased this then sprayed it with black tint ... thought that it would look good but I damn well oversprayed and you couldnt see the license plate lol

what an *** I was.. I tried it but didnt work out .. $$$ spent.. but it form fitted nicely to the car that much I could add. needless to say 10 years in the running and still no front plate

Last edited by 97BlckCpe; Feb 15, 2007 at 08:12 PM. Reason: typo

Feb 15, 2007 | 08:19 PM

Dave Sweatt

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From: Newport Oregon

You might try this one, mine came with one, though it's black and not the same color as the car.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.43.3113

Feb 15, 2007 | 08:20 PM

Big-Red

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'13-'14

Got mine here, If you must run a front plate, this looks great.

http://www.kewlauto.com/

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Feb 15, 2007 | 08:38 PM

hk940

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depending on where you live they could get you in trouble.
in Texas they are a stoppable offense.

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:45 AM

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whiplash 1

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From: Enon Ohio

I put my plate on because I have a nice vanity plate that I pay extra for and I want them to see it coming and going. Looks Nice!!!!!!!!

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:56 AM

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BUK VETT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hk940

depending on where you live they could get you in trouble.
in Texas they are a stoppable offense.

Yep, Ohio too. I know because I ran without a front plate for just over a year. One monday, I was going to my softball game, went by a township LEO at about 25 in a 35 because of rush hour traffic. The s.o.b. pulled me over only because I didn't have a front plate. After he issued me the citation, I very politely said, "Keep up the good work officer." $100 fine.

needless to say the plate is on now, don't need to give the jerk's a cheap reason to pull me over.

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:59 AM

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VinnyT

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From: Rocky Mount Virginia

I would like to have it in smoke instead of clear, but even that is illegal in Virginia.

Feb 16, 2007 | 01:34 PM

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gpotski

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From: Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnyT

Here:

http://www.pfyc.com/pc/VT1010/VTEXT/...te+Covers.html

I used this cover for awhile, but every time I washed the Vette, soapy water got inside the cover, and I hated that.
I subsequently went with the standard surround from Kewl...noted below in the link...it's much better.