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08-04-2008, 09:56 AM
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License Plate Bracket
Just finished my SPF build and plan on getting it titled this week. I was wondering what you guys use for your license plate brackets, not sure what would be "typical"?
Thanks for any info.
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08-04-2008, 10:15 AM
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If you mean bracket, you can buy one here:
http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.as...obra_Restorers
But, I'm guessing you mean frame. Here's a thread with some good information. It seems the distance between the bracket and the trunk latch on SPFs is not consistent.
license plate frame
Good luck with your new car!
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08-04-2008, 10:27 AM
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Richie18,
Congratulations on completing your build. Like Chuck said, the clearance between the bottom of the plate and trunk latch seems to vary. My car is 2613 and I've tried a couple of frames but nothing fits. Somebody mentioned that Autozone had a very small frame that might work, but the Autozone near me didn't have it. Others have taken a dremel tool and ground the frame to contour to the latch.
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08-04-2008, 11:44 AM
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Yep... my bracket clears by microns! I have some foam tape as backing to keep it from rubbing on the latch base.
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08-04-2008, 12:25 PM
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Wow, that's snug but at least you didn't have to grind.
Mine fits relative to the latch with room to spare. However, I twisted my bracket a teeny bit to increase the clearance between the plate and my paint. I have to pull the plate away from the trunk lid a little to twist the latch, but I don't open my trunk very often.
Didn't think of using foam, but will add a little as an extra measure - thanks for the tip.
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08-04-2008, 03:05 PM
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Thanks a lot for the info guys. And yes i did mean frame.
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08-04-2008, 04:48 PM
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I think those guys at Superformance need to measure the standard license plate size again. I tried the Shelby motors frame and I would have had to cut an inch off the bottom of the frame for it to fit. The one that Chuck (vanoochka) has came close, but would still require a bit of grinding to fit. I went to another Autozone today and they had an ultra thin chrome frame that might work (half as thin as Chuck's), but it had 4 holes and I only want two. Still searching....
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08-04-2008, 05:26 PM
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Doug,
Is the issue the height or depth of the frame? If it's height, do you have some room between the top of the frame and the bracket/light assembly? If so, could you grind out the top of the screw holes a little bit to move the frame/plate up and clear?
Just a thought.
Chuck
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08-04-2008, 08:07 PM
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I made one out of stainless and mounted a Finish Line "Shelby" bracket to it.
Dwight
the pictures are of the same Cobra taken the same day. Different yellow? No, same. It's a digital camera thing.
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08-04-2008, 08:47 PM
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Wow, Chuck. That black frame really looks good against your black stripes. VERY clean looking.
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08-04-2008, 09:09 PM
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Thank you very much!
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08-05-2008, 05:55 AM
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Why use a frame ???
I just put the plate on the back....and put the front plate (wa.) in the trunk. Haven't been stopped yet...
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08-05-2008, 06:09 AM
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but it had 4 holes and I only want two.
Just put two dummy screws and nuts in the bottom holes that match the top screws. It will look perfect. They are metric and get stainless steel
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10-12-2008, 07:33 PM
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Based on a recommendation in a previous thread, I decided to give the Billet Specialties License Plate frame from JEGS a try.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Billet+Special...55020/10002/-1
The frame is thin and just clears the handle on 2613. If you wanted a little more clearance you could grind it to contour to the handle.
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10-13-2008, 05:53 PM
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Richie,
I have Superformance 2259 and the plate bracket from Finishline did NOT fit. I ended up going to Tony Branda (cobranda.com) and getting one that fits like Powershifts. The price was only about $5-6 also. I agree that Superformace should increase the distance between the plate light and trunk handle.
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Originally Posted by Richie18
Just finished my SPF build and plan on getting it titled this week. I was wondering what you guys use for your license plate brackets, not sure what would be "typical"?
Thanks for any info.
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10-13-2008, 05:54 PM
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Richie,
I have Superformance 2259 and the plate bracket from Finishline did NOT fit ( the Shelby Motors one). I ended up going to Tony Branda (cobranda.com) and getting one that fits like Powershifts. The price was only about $5-6 also. I agree that Superformace should increase the distance between the plate light and trunk handle.
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Originally Posted by Richie18
Just finished my SPF build and plan on getting it titled this week. I was wondering what you guys use for your license plate brackets, not sure what would be "typical"?
Thanks for any info.
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