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Old 07-23-11, 01:44 PM
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Why have a front tag holder on a car in a rear-tag-only state ??? Seemingly, should be a dealer-installed item in a front-tag-requiring state. Also police radar reflects from a flat surface; why not try to be stealthier !!
Key to this innovation is a JC Whitney box of Ford fender flare push fasteners, item # CPKAN922. The fasteners come in 4 colors and just happened to have 10 in white pearl—exactly what I was looking for; these installed with silicone sealer/caulk.
Photos below show steps to correct this 'problem'. Check it out.
EDIT: the inner two 'dents' were caused by the screws in the dealers ad plate being put on;screws were too long or something; hopefully, only the two outer holes would have to be covered on most !!
EDIT 2: Also check out this product>> http://www.bumperplugs.com/BPindex.html
EDIT 3: Found out that the car was leased in NC by a guy from VA and that is a 2-tag state !! Live and learn~~~
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Old 07-23-11, 02:01 PM
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Yeah I agree, I think having the front plate on a car looks ugly, I live in RI and I have to have it on, sucks. What you did to cover the screw holes looks pretty good, and i'm sure it cheaper than getting your front bumper filled in and painted. Because I live in a state that requires the front plate im thinking of getting a front motorized front plate, t would only be visible when im driving and it hides away when not in use, they cost about $150 on ebay.
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Saw your black beast before I got mine 2 weeks ago; nicely done.
Wish you really could take the tag off; guess you could move to NC !!!
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Thanks, and yeah I hate having to look at the front plate, I'm gonna buy the motorized plate holder, I'll put pics up as soon as it's finished
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