I Got My Plates Today

"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222)
12/24/2014 at 13:39 • Filed to: None

But I realized the holes in the front bumper don't match up with the ones on the plate. I have it in the windshield right now, but it's very noisy and distracting. Any idea where I can buy a front plate bracket?

I really dont want a plate there at all, it looks crummy. But its the law and I cant afford the tickets.

DISCUSSION (26)

Justin Hughes > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:40

Zip ties?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:40

Kinja'd!!!

Nibbles > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:42

Drill holes and fasten with sheetmetal screws. It's a Ranger after all :P

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/24/2014 at 13:42

It wont stick in the cold. My temp kept coming off the rear windshield for the same reason

Evil-B > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/24/2014 at 13:46

Duct tape all things

yamahog > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:46

My personal fave:

Kinja'd!!!

E92M3 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:47

Drill holes in the plate to match up.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Justin Hughes
12/24/2014 at 13:47

You sir are a genius. Have this award as recognition:

Kinja'd!!!

Evil-B > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:47

How about a long ass cable tie ****Edit: dang Justin beat me to it.****

Viggen > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:47

Autozone, O'Reilly, probably NAPA too. Oh and don't forget scrap yards.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:49

eBay, autozone, pepboys, a ford dealer, etc...

speedygopher > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:50

Neighbor's car?

Takuro Spirit > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:52

Ford dealer or an aftermarket body part supplier like Keystone or Certi-Fit is your only choice. Most of them can be found online on sites like Amazon, ebay, etc if you don't have a local place to buy from.

IF you want a factory bracket. Otherwise the zip tie method will work, since you already have holes.

Justin Hughes > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 13:53

For years I ran Miata #1 without a front plate, even though it's legally required. Before inspection, I'd zip tie it to the aftermarket grill a previous owner put on. Go pass inspection (after almost failing for the car being too low - AT STOCK HEIGHT!) Then clip the zip ties and take the ugly plate off as soon as I get home. Chuck it in the trunk for the "It just fell off, officer" excuse (which I never needed to use). Lather, rinse, repeat next year.

Übel > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 14:04

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ford+ranger…

FrederickLawOlmsteez > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 14:14

Get a piece of aluminium stock and make your own. Use bolt cutters trim it to length and drill 4 holes. Put a slight bend in it so you can get at the bolt heads holding the plate. If you're planning for the pebble beach concourse, you could get all fancy and get one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-FRONT…

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/24/2014 at 14:17

Grab some duct tape and a hair dryer. Use the hair dryer to dry off where you're taping it and the slightly melt the adhesive. That shit *will not* come off.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Übel
12/24/2014 at 14:18

I meant in a brick and mortar store, but thanks. I ended up just zip tying it as per a few opponauts suggestion. Worked great, cant believe I didnt think of it first