I used to live in California where two plates are required. On my
front-bumperless
Bugeye I just bolted the plate as low as possible through the holes in the
grill.
I used a piece of an old inner tube as a buffer between the grill/body and the
license plate. I live in Michigan now - no front plates required!
Rick
Frank Clarici wrote:
> Ronsoave@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 99-06-02 14:10:11 EDT, kturk@ala.net writes:
> >
> > > hmmm just a sick slant .. on a slant6...
> >
> > I think the entire list needs to go on vacation. To Montana.
> >
> > For the Bugeye, I now need (technically) a front license plate in my new
>home
> > state. I don't have a front bumper. I noticed Moss had a flimsy looking
> > "plinth" in a specials flyer for $70 (NFW). Has anyone made such a device,
> > and could you describe it, dimensions if possible?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Ron
>
> I actually have made a couple of front plate holders for Bugeys without
> bumpers.
> Ron, get hold of some 1/2" angle iron from a hardware store. cut some
> 45s and fold it into a square "U" shape. Drill 4 holes in it and bolt it
> where the bumper irons bolt to the front frame rails. stick your plate
> on it.
> without looking, I think the picture of PIECES on my home page has this
> set up. It does now anyway and it's been on the car for a while.
> Be sure to leave enough room to get your hands under it to raise the
> bonnet.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Bugeye Sprite
> 67 Sprite
> 59 A40
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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