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MARTYZ · 03-26-2013, 12:22 PM

Message me when you are ready to start shipping them. I will be in for two, past experience tells me the quality will be top shelf and affordable coming from you !

WhippinSaw · 03-26-2013, 03:22 PM

I like it, sign me up if it goes.

ChuckW · 03-26-2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Build

Here is something that can be used that's pretty cheap. I got one of these for less than $5 at O'Reilly Auto Parts. It will work for now.

Thanks, That should work well for me!!

lee64 · 03-27-2013, 09:16 AM

Cap,
I'll 166th the license plate bracket. Thinner or not, it's light years better than what's available now. Understand the workload issue. Seems I'm always working 7 days a week, more often than not. Been waiting 30 yrs. Can wait a little longer.

newbe351 · 03-27-2013, 11:10 AM

Count me in for one. Now all I need is the front plate to put on it. I can buy reproduction metal plates if I don't live in California, but I need a California plate. Don't you just love progress....

**Captainfab** · 03-28-2013, 12:52 AM

Thanks for the encouragement guys

I'll see what I can do about making some progress on these.

A question.......what would you guys prefer. A metal to metal fit, or a rubber seal between the license plate bracket and the bumper?

MARTYZ · 03-28-2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Thanks for the encouragement guys

I'll see what I can do about making some progress on these.

A question.......what would you guys prefer. A metal to metal fit, or a rubber seal between the license plate bracket and the bumper?

I would prefer some kind of seal between? Thanks

blackcloud45 · 03-28-2013, 02:01 PM

I'd like one.... rubber seal between the two.

ChuckW · 03-28-2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTYZ

I would prefer some kind of seal between? Thanks

Rubber Please.

kieth · 03-28-2013, 04:04 PM

lOOKS GREAT, I VOTE FOR THE SEAL, AND STAINLESS STEEL MIGHT BE NICE FOR A CHROME BUMPER. PAINTED WORKS GREAT FOR A PAINTED BUMPER. KIETH

64shortbed · 04-28-2013, 11:01 PM

I took some time today to take mine off and show you what i did for mine on my 64 gmc. I found this old mopar tag bracket cut and bent over the mounts. Then i removed the side edges that kind of held the tag from moving side to side. Any way heres a few pics of mine.

duallyjams · 09-20-2014, 10:50 PM

any thoughts on a update

**Captainfab** · 09-21-2014, 12:24 AM

I've been wanting to get back on this, but just no time with still working 70-80 hrs a week....every week. I'm not giving up, it will just be a little longer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by duallyjams

any thoughts on a update

Dismas · 09-21-2014, 04:52 AM

No pics, but I just made a couple brackets, about 1" wide by 3" long, drilled holes for plates on one end, bumper on the other, and bent them to make the plate hang vertical.

Couple coats of black paint, and it looks pretty good

**The Rocknrod** · 03-06-2016, 11:13 AM

Any updates on this license bracket? Looks great by the way.

65chevysub · 03-06-2016, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Thanks for the encouragement guys

I'll see what I can do about making some progress on these.

A question.......what would you guys prefer. A metal to metal fit, or a rubber seal between the license plate bracket and the bumper?

A seal between the bumper and bracket...no scratches.
You are a genius Captain!

WOLFMANmike · 03-06-2016, 10:00 PM

hey Cap what do you think about either stainless steel or billet aluminum for us Chrome bumper guys ? could even be a higher price than the painted ones . im just thinking it would blend well with our Chrome bumpers nicely . and ide buy 1 . just thought ide throw that idea out there since you were asking for ideas . Happy Truckin brother

**Captainfab** · 03-07-2016, 01:58 AM

No I still have not had time with working 80 hrs a week, every week. I did get some more laser cut parts last summer, but no time to do anything with them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Any updates on this license bracket? Looks great by the way.

Yes a rubber seal is part of the plan..

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

A seal between the bumper and bracket...no scratches.
You are a genius Captain!

Stainless would be doable but would greatly increase the price. I don't have a CNC mill for making them out of billet aluminum, so having someone else make them would add even more cost to making them. Plus everyone I know with CNC machines is rediculously busy making money with them. That makes it hard to get good deals on small runs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WOLFMANmike

hey Cap what do you think about either stainless steel or billet aluminum for us Chrome bumper guys ? could even be a higher price than the painted ones . im just thinking it would blend well with our Chrome bumpers nicely . and ide buy 1 . just thought ide throw that idea out there since you were asking for ideas . Happy Truckin brother

**LostMy65** · 04-04-2018, 12:43 PM

Old thread, but I was wondering if you have a contour template for the 60-62 bumper?
I'm thinking of making some 60-62 frame horn reinforcements. Something you could bolt or weld to your existing frame horns. It would fit on the inside of the frame for correct alignment, and would be a option for those whose existing 60-62 horns are in bad shape.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-04-2018, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Old thread, but I was wondering if you have a contour template for the 60-62 bumper?
I'm thinking of making some 60-62 frame horn reinforcements. Something you could bolt or weld to your existing frame horns. It would fit on the inside of the frame for correct alignment, and would be a option for those whose existing 60-62 horns are in bad shape.

About every two years.

That Orielly unit looks pretty good to though - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=24

**LostMy65** · 04-04-2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

About every two years.

Wow, I hadn't realized this thread was started clear back in 2010.

rvrfoot · 04-05-2018, 12:06 AM

Yep and he works 80 hrs a week.

**Captainfab** · 04-05-2018, 12:51 AM

Is the '60-'62 bumper a different contour than a '63-'66 bumper? I thought the contour is the same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Old thread, but I was wondering if you have a contour template for the 60-62 bumper?
I'm thinking of making some 60-62 frame horn reinforcements. Something you could bolt or weld to your existing frame horns. It would fit on the inside of the frame for correct alignment, and would be a option for those whose existing 60-62 horns are in bad shape.

I can't compete with a $5 piece of plastic from China.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

About every two years.

That Orielly unit looks pretty good to though - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=24

Yep and I'm still working 80hrs/7 days a week every week every month.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Wow, I hadn't realized this thread was started clear back in 2010.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Yep and he works 80 hrs a week.

**LostMy65** · 04-05-2018, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Is the '60-'62 bumper a different contour than a '63-'66 bumper? I thought the contour is the same.

Yes, the contour is a little different.
I think ron posted a sketch of them overlaid. I'll see if I can find the pic.

**LostMy65** · 04-05-2018, 06:47 PM

I found ron's post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

here is the difference in the profile black line is 62. red is 66

ron

View Poll Results: Do you like the license plate mount?
Yes I like it, I want one	58	67.44%
No I don't like it	21	24.42%
I like it, but it needs to be bigger to accomodate a frame	10	11.63%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll

03-26-2013, 12:22 PM	#26
MARTYZ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shallow Lake Ontario,Canada Posts: 201	Re: Front license plate mount Message me when you are ready to start shipping them. I will be in for two, past experience tells me the quality will be top shelf and affordable coming from you ! Attached Images

03-26-2013, 03:22 PM	#27
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: Front license plate mount I like it, sign me up if it goes.

03-27-2013, 09:16 AM	#29
lee64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 82	Re: Front license plate mount Cap, I'll 166th the license plate bracket. Thinner or not, it's light years better than what's available now. Understand the workload issue. Seems I'm always working 7 days a week, more often than not. Been waiting 30 yrs. Can wait a little longer.

03-27-2013, 11:10 AM	#30
newbe351 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: Front license plate mount Count me in for one. Now all I need is the front plate to put on it. I can buy reproduction metal plates if I don't live in California, but I need a California plate. Don't you just love progress....

03-28-2013, 12:52 AM	#31
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Front license plate mount Thanks for the encouragement guys I'll see what I can do about making some progress on these. A question.......what would you guys prefer. A metal to metal fit, or a rubber seal between the license plate bracket and the bumper? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-28-2013, 02:01 PM	#33
blackcloud45 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 41	Re: Front license plate mount I'd like one.... rubber seal between the two. __________________ It always comes down to that one stupid bolt...

03-28-2013, 04:04 PM	#35
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Front license plate mount lOOKS GREAT, I VOTE FOR THE SEAL, AND STAINLESS STEEL MIGHT BE NICE FOR A CHROME BUMPER. PAINTED WORKS GREAT FOR A PAINTED BUMPER. KIETH

04-28-2013, 11:01 PM	#36
64shortbed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scott city, ks Posts: 301	Re: Front license plate mount I took some time today to take mine off and show you what i did for mine on my 64 gmc. I found this old mopar tag bracket cut and bent over the mounts. Then i removed the side edges that kind of held the tag from moving side to side. Any way heres a few pics of mine. Attached Images __________________ 1964

09-20-2014, 10:50 PM	#37
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Front license plate mount any thoughts on a update __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

09-21-2014, 04:52 AM	#39
Dismas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 34	Re: Front license plate mount No pics, but I just made a couple brackets, about 1" wide by 3" long, drilled holes for plates on one end, bumper on the other, and bent them to make the plate hang vertical. Couple coats of black paint, and it looks pretty good

03-06-2016, 11:13 AM	#40
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Front license plate mount Any updates on this license bracket? Looks great by the way. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-06-2016, 10:00 PM	#42
WOLFMANmike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: oceanside CA Posts: 706	Re: Front license plate mount hey Cap what do you think about either stainless steel or billet aluminum for us Chrome bumper guys ? could even be a higher price than the painted ones . im just thinking it would blend well with our Chrome bumpers nicely . and ide buy 1 . just thought ide throw that idea out there since you were asking for ideas . Happy Truckin brother

04-04-2018, 12:43 PM	#44
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: Front license plate mount Old thread, but I was wondering if you have a contour template for the 60-62 bumper? I'm thinking of making some 60-62 frame horn reinforcements. Something you could bolt or weld to your existing frame horns. It would fit on the inside of the frame for correct alignment, and would be a option for those whose existing 60-62 horns are in bad shape. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-05-2018, 12:06 AM	#47
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Front license plate mount Yep and he works 80 hrs a week.



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