front license plate
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2006
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front license plate
I just bought an 04 GT, but it didn't have a front plate. I am putting on plates from a state that requires them. There are dimples in the bumper, but I would think that there should be a bracket available so that the plate doesn't scratch the paint. Someone here knows the answer for sure. So what's the word, does ford have a plate bracket? I haven't troubled ford yet. I figured you guys would be faster
thanks
tom
thanks
tom
6th Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,028
From: st clair shores MI
RE: front license plate
yup, usually you get it in the glove box if you bought in a state that req's it from the dmv.
try your dmv maybe ? or go to ford. you may have to contact a dealership in cali or some other state that req's front plates.
personally though, i never put the front plate on, and never had trouble when i lived in cali.
try your dmv maybe ? or go to ford. you may have to contact a dealership in cali or some other state that req's front plates.
personally though, i never put the front plate on, and never had trouble when i lived in cali.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,467
From: Rochester, NY
RE: front license plate
ive never seen a bracket for the 99-04 GTs, or even the SN95 GTs also for that matter. I hate front plates so I keep mine off as much as possible. Another popular thing around here is zip-tying the plate to something lower and let it hang down under the bumper heh. Keeps it off the bumper and also flies back when ur driving lol. If u do want to screw it to ur bumper tho and cant find a bracket, u could put some foam tape or something behind the plate to keep it off the bumper.
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Ludlow, Mass
RE: front license plate
ORIGINAL: OnyxCobra
ive never seen a bracket for the 99-04 GTs, or even the SN95 GTs also for that matter. I hate front plates so I keep mine off as much as possible. Another popular thing around here is zip-tying the plate to something lower and let it hang down under the bumper heh. Keeps it off the bumper and also flies back when ur driving lol. If u do want to screw it to ur bumper tho and cant find a bracket, u could put some foam tape or something behind the plate to keep it off the bumper.
ive never seen a bracket for the 99-04 GTs, or even the SN95 GTs also for that matter. I hate front plates so I keep mine off as much as possible. Another popular thing around here is zip-tying the plate to something lower and let it hang down under the bumper heh. Keeps it off the bumper and also flies back when ur driving lol. If u do want to screw it to ur bumper tho and cant find a bracket, u could put some foam tape or something behind the plate to keep it off the bumper.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,093
From: Illinois
RE: front license plate
Id just keep it off, i live in IL and they require a front plate, and i was pulled over once without my plate on and the cop didnt care. Just keep the plate somewhere in the car in case the cop cares.
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 44
RE: front license plate
Thanks for the input. A screaming yellow gt, attracts enought attention. I don't need to give a cop a reason to pull me over. I will mount a plate one way or another.
I have seen "one size fits all" brackets at the local parts store. I will ask Ford tomorrow.
thanks
tom
I have seen "one size fits all" brackets at the local parts store. I will ask Ford tomorrow.
thanks
tom
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RE: front license plate
ORIGINAL: tbiker99
A screaming yellow gt, attracts enought attention. I don't need to give a cop a reason to pull me over.
A screaming yellow gt, attracts enought attention. I don't need to give a cop a reason to pull me over.
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,467
From: Rochester, NY
RE: front license plate
good idea w/ the velcro. If the holes werent already in my bumper i wouldnt have drilled them either. Also, if it made a difference I would put the plate on my dash, but in NY it has to be on your front bumper or you can get a ticket. I do keep the plate and bracket in my backseat incase i have to make something up...
