License plate mounting
 

I picked up a rusty tailgate for parts yesterday from Billy(66burban) and in trying to get the license plate bracket off, I noticed it is held on with clutch head bolts. Who sells a bit to remove them?

Re: License plate mounting
 

Paul,
Try Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply, Ace and auto parts stores...

Re: License plate mounting
 

Thanks. The panel is small enough so I can take it with me. Just have to watch the sharp edges

Re: License plate mounting
 

You might find a clutch head screwdriver at Napa but not at HF, Tractor Supply or Ace Hardware. You might even have to purchase online.

Re: License plate mounting
 

Lots of them available on eBay. J

Re: License plate mounting
 

http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...ts/cx1531.html

If I recall, I think my local Ace actually had one too.


I have a question for you, 65. My 'burb has the bracket for the top of the plate, and 2 holes in the gate for the bottom of the bracket, but I don't think there are captive bolts in those bottom holes -- how does the bottom of the plate fasten down?

B

Re: License plate mounting
 

it doesn't. It just "hangs" there and vibrates around. My dad drilled two holes that match the license plate through the lower door, and ran 2 carriage bolts from the inside out, and put star washers and acorn nuts on it and the license plate frame. when I get home, I will take a picture of it to show you what it looks like. This way the plate doesn't drop when I lower the tailgate.

Re: License plate mounting
 

My mistake. I started with carriage bolts but went to standard bolts so I can put a wrench on it. Hope this helps

Re: License plate mounting
 

i used 2 nylon headlight adjustment nuts, with a large headed phillips thru the plate. years later when the nylon dried out and cracked i replaced them with plastic drywall anchors and the same screws.

Re: License plate mounting
 

Drywall anchors is a very clever idea!

B

Re: License plate mounting
 

I never thought of those

Re: License plate mounting
 

I also use drywall anchors to secure my door scuff plates because a few of the holes are enlarged due to rust.