maddog23 Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 For those of us who have to run a front plate but to not want to drill into our car... http://www.ccmustangbrackets.com/ I picked up one and it should work good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby-Don Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 I have been told that this bracket does not work well for those of us with the lower grille. I was told I would have to remove the front fascia in order to install it and I would not be able to simple remove the plate without taking the fascia off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 That's the one that I have. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Illinois is a two plate state, and my front bracket was already installed at delivery. It's okay though, a front plate is the law and I have no problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog23 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 I have been told that this bracket does not work well for those of us with the lower grille. I was told I would have to remove the front fascia in order to install it and I would not be able to simple remove the plate without taking the fascia off. U beat me to it, I also forgot to mention the above regarding the lower grill....Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Illinois is a two plate state, and my front bracket was already installed at delivery. It's okay though, a front plate is the law and I have no problem with that. Keeping quiet! I have been never been stopped yet for no plate, but it will happen I'm sure! I did go through a drunk driving check point in Schaumburg and all the cops were looking at the car and giving me compliments. The guy checking me out mentioned I had no front plate. I was feeling good and just said something like "officer, it's a Shelby", he just nodded and said "have a good night, drive safe". :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDakMac Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I have been told that this bracket does not work well for those of us with the lower grille. I was told I would have to remove the front fascia in order to install it and I would not be able to simple remove the plate without taking the fascia off. I have the bracket and the lower grill/driving lights. All you have to do is remove the lower belly “shield” that attaches to the front fascia, which amounts to a few screws for access. You can get the bracket installed by carefully inserting it in between the lower grill and front bumper fascia and then tighten up the bolts. I put some blue tape on the bracket edges so I do not end up scratching up any paint or stripes. It helps to run the car up on some blocks or ramps to have more room to work. I can change it out in perhaps 10 minutes or so. However, I hate the front license plate even with the bracket so I am going naked this summer until I get issued a ticket (warning I hope). Some of the guys around here have done that for years and never been stopped but I figure with my luck….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008ShelbyGT Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I have this bracket as well. It looks factory and has a great finish. Best of all, no drilling into the fascia. There are some other brands out there including some that are retractable. I am satisfied and they provide great customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0649 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I have this bracket as well. He does a great job building them and the price is right. My route to and from work takes me down a tollway that is policed by our state troopers and license plates are one of their pet peeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcrockstar Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Just received the bracket today. Installs is 5 minutes and no drilling. I have the lower grille on order. Will both work together without doing any modifications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Ohio also has the 2 plate requirement. I am practicing civil disobediance! I will not drill a hole in the bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 The bracket is nice, but Velcro is cheaper and easer to deal with. I have my front plate sitting in the trunk with two Velcro strips afixed to the back, and in the event I get stopped for no front plate, I will just open the trunk, peel the backing off of the strips and Velcro the plate on to the front bumper cover. I can remove the strips that stick to the front bumper cover, use some adhesive remover to clean up any remaining glue residue left on it, and return everything back to "normal". Sure, I'm still playing the odds by not having a front plate on the car, but the front of car looks so much better without a large piece of stamped tin mounted to it. Damn and curse the A-hole's that came up with photo/traffic cameras, because that's one of the primary reasons that Police now enforce the front plate laws so vigorisly; a law that they took for granted 10 or 15 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 The bracket is nice, but Velcro is cheaper and easer to deal with. I have my front plate sitting in the trunk with two Velcro strips afixed to the back, and in the event I get stopped for no front plate, I will just open the trunk, peel the backing off of the strips and Velcro the plate on to the front bumper cover. I can remove the strips that stick to the front bumper cover, use some adhesive remover to clean up any remaining glue residue left on it, and return everything back to "normal". Sure, I'm still playing the odds by not having a front plate on the car, but the front of car looks so much better without a large piece of stamped tin mounted to it. Damn and curse the A-hole's that came up with photo/traffic cameras, because that's one of the primary reasons that Police now enforce the front plate laws so vigorisly; a law that they took for granted 10 or 15 years ago. I too am ready for the law. I have this device in my trunk and can have it on in 2 minutes with a allen wrench. It simply attaches to the grill. A friend on the site made it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Cool. How does it attach, and which grille does it mount to, upper or lower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Cool. How does it attach, and which grille does it mount to, upper or lower? It mounts on the Lower grill click on these and you will see. Dan is a great machinest and made it. I met him in LV a the bash and he came to my get together last year. The second pic shows the attachement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 It mounts on the Lower grill click on these and you will see. Dan is a great machinest and made it. I met him in LV a the bash and he came to my get together last year. The second pic shows the attachement. Nice design. Cams that wedge into the grille openings. That's the best design that I have seen; too bad he does not sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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