Front License Plate
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From: Kerrick Minnesota
Front License Plate
I have a 2004 with no front license plate area. I also live in one of the 34 or so states that require them. I'm curious as to what others have done to make this as little of an eye sore a's possible. Im considering a retractable one from Mid America.
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[QUOTE=Navybluevette;1585684624]Here's what some of us did down here in Texas.
http://www.toquez06.com/plate.html[/That is pretty impressive. I like it thanks. Mine is a bit different in that you had a place for that front plate to go. My car doesn't even have a front license plate spot on the bumper. I don't want to block air intake or make it look like crap. Like it should never have been there. In any event, I have to take another look at that project because it is giving me some ideas. Thanks again
http://www.toquez06.com/plate.html[/That is pretty impressive. I like it thanks. Mine is a bit different in that you had a place for that front plate to go. My car doesn't even have a front license plate spot on the bumper. I don't want to block air intake or make it look like crap. Like it should never have been there. In any event, I have to take another look at that project because it is giving me some ideas. Thanks again
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I'm curious as to what kind of front end you have that doesn't have the plate cover/area? I assume it's something aftermarket. Let's see a pic.
Here's what some of us did down here in Texas.
http://www.toquez06.com/plate.html[/That is pretty impressive. I like it thanks. Mine is a bit different in that you had a place for that front plate to go. My car doesn't even have a front license plate spot on the bumper. I don't want to block air intake or make it look like crap. Like it should never have been there. In any event, I have to take another look at that project because it is giving me some ideas. Thanks again
http://www.toquez06.com/plate.html[/That is pretty impressive. I like it thanks. Mine is a bit different in that you had a place for that front plate to go. My car doesn't even have a front license plate spot on the bumper. I don't want to block air intake or make it look like crap. Like it should never have been there. In any event, I have to take another look at that project because it is giving me some ideas. Thanks again
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I live in deep south Texas and front license plates are required in this state but i have never had one on the front of my Vette and never will 9 years and 2 tickets the rest were just warnings just be nice and they usually just give warnings.
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I've had mine on for several months and have had no issues. I think they would be harder on the no plate vs covered plate.
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That sure looks like a tiger shark front end.
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This is the style I would go with if I had a C6 or a TigerShark front bumper.
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Retractable plate holders are illegal to both own and sell in Texas. At least until they get around to changing the wording of the law.
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I am in Colorado. Here front plates are also required. I don't have one on my car and never had an issue. I did get pulled over on a late Saturday night (DUI "fishing") and the funny thing is that the cop did not even mention my lack of front plate, but gave me a warning to remove the clear plastic cover on my rear one. I really laughed at that one.
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A guy in our group showed a local police officer and a state Trooper the plate and they both said there was nothing wrong with it., but as is in any thing there probably is some officer following every law to the exact word.
I've had mine on for several months and have had no issues. I think they would be harder on the no plate vs covered plate.
I've had mine on for several months and have had no issues. I think they would be harder on the no plate vs covered plate.
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I have been running a clear cover for several years. I guess I have been lucky to not get stopped.