Front licence plate

boss429kiwi · May 09, 2011, 05:19:42 AM

Hi

Do you guys in the US need a front licence plate?

If so, how was it mounted on a Superbird?

Gary

Hemidog · May 09, 2011, 05:30:08 AM

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,49914.0.html

I believe that many states allow only one license plate (rear).

hemi68charger · May 09, 2011, 06:51:17 AM

We're "supposed" to have them both front and rear. I have yet, in nearly 25 years ever had one on one of my classic mopars.. As I say that, I don't have one on my '98 SS/T... (ssshh)..

gtx6970 · May 09, 2011, 07:18:56 AM

There is a special bracket to attach a ft plate to a wing car.( sorry I do not have a picture of one)

Ky doesn't require one but Ohio does.
A good friend of mine who lives in Ohio just keeps his ft plate on the floor between the seats in his bird. and the one or 2 times he's been asked about it, he just told them about said special bracket and that it was next to impossibile to find( he does have one but has/will not put it on) , and he's never been written up for it yet

pettybird · May 09, 2011, 08:23:23 AM

it bolts to the TOP of the nose between the headlight doors, and stands straight up. the daytona bracket is different, mounting underneath, but that's where the 'bird sucks in air.

back when we got hassled for it, we ran them in the front window. when THAT didn't work I bent it in half so that you could see the numbers and I bolted it to the front spoiler...

bobs66440 · May 09, 2011, 08:39:28 AM

Quote from: pettybird on May 09, 2011, 08:23:23 AM
it bolts to the TOP of the nose between the headlight doors, and stands straight up.

That's got to be a sight to see! I'll take the ticket!

FJ5WING · May 09, 2011, 08:56:18 AM

Quote from: pettybird on May 09, 2011, 08:23:23 AM
it bolts to the TOP of the nose between the headlight doors, and stands straight up. the daytona bracket is different, mounting underneath, but that's where the 'bird sucks in air.

back when we got hassled for it, we ran them in the front window. when THAT didn't work I bent it in half so that you could see the numbers and I bolted it to the front spoiler...

I guess youre referring to the old chyysler photo of the Bird with the Michigan plate bolted to the top/front of the nose but Ive never seen one, My bird came from Illinois and has the attaching bracket below the the point of the nose. I dont have the pictures of it before I took it apart scanned but I know I have pictures here somewhere.

I guess they could have been mounted wherever the dealership service department decided they should go since the front plate mounting brackets were delivered in the the trunk as a kit the same as todays new cars.

I would think Doug would have some valuable input on this.....probably Dave as well. If I failed to mention anyone else with this information please do not be offended I didnt recall you as a source.

nascarxx29 · May 09, 2011, 09:18:36 AM

I got a picture of where it originally went .But you could make your own bracket.If you rather not put holes in the nose cone

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e67/75414/NOSlicenseplatehardware.jpg

Aero426 · May 09, 2011, 09:32:34 AM

Here's how the factory intended it to be! Not many did this, but every so often you hear about a Bird with the holes in the top of the nose.

nascarxx29 · May 09, 2011, 09:43:02 AM

The above is the snow superbird April 70 Road test with manafacture plate a top of nose
circa 1973

tan top · May 09, 2011, 09:52:36 AM

Quote from: Aero426 on May 09, 2011, 09:32:34 AM
Here's how the factory intended it to be! Not many did this, but every so often you hear about a Bird with the holes in the top of the nose.

wonder what happened to that road test car

nascarxx29 · May 09, 2011, 09:55:18 AM

This is the public relations superbird look where plate is mounted .Not on top of nose

nascarxx29 · May 09, 2011, 10:00:35 AM

http://maxwedge.com/research/superbird.php

FJ5WING · May 09, 2011, 10:21:01 AM

Dave, thats how mine is/was....under the grill.

WINGIN IT · May 09, 2011, 11:12:43 AM

Found this pic, not sure if it is correct application or not.

nascarxx29 · May 09, 2011, 11:27:05 AM

Looks like this bracket but inverted

I have a template and instruction for the bracket size holes and dimensions

nascarxx29 · May 09, 2011, 12:07:41 PM

Lennard · May 09, 2011, 01:14:01 PM

Richard Cranium · May 09, 2011, 01:56:13 PM

Quote from: Aero426 on May 09, 2011, 09:32:34 AM
Here's how the factory intended it to be! Not many did this, but every so often you hear about a Bird with the holes in the top of the nose.

The license plate fills in the gap between the decals which gives the Superbird a Groucho Mark look.

DAY CLONA · May 09, 2011, 10:28:16 PM

On the Superbird, I've seen 3 locations in regards to mounting the front plate,....on top of the cone skin, as was intended by the factory

...under the lower grill screen, and mounted to the front spoiler, all using the same basic bracket, which is the same as the Daytona, only difference being a slight angle adjustment to the mounting tabs, esp the under grill (Superbird) position,....there are also 2 different bracket styles, slotted (generally found on early builds) and the more common solid bracket, as displayed in this thread

Patronus · May 10, 2011, 08:47:30 AM

I agree, I'd take the ticket. There is no way I'd disfigure her like that.

BTW, here in CO. the law says you have to have two plates, so we just put them both in the back

resq302 · May 10, 2011, 09:11:44 AM

Jersey is weird here. They require a front and back plate for current modern day cars. However, if you get QQ (antique plates) for a car that is over 25 years old, they send you two plates yet you are only required to have one on the rear of the car.

Richard Cranium · May 10, 2011, 01:33:34 PM

Quote from: nascarxx29 on May 09, 2011, 11:27:05 AM
Looks like this bracket but inverted I have a template and instruction for the bracket size holes and dimensions

If you're willing to share, I'd be interested in the templete.

Charger-Bodie · May 10, 2011, 02:10:35 PM

They would have to give me alot of tickets before I would ever bolt one of those to my nose........

moparstuart · May 10, 2011, 02:25:50 PM

worst case if you had to mount one . Put it on the air dam at least thats the cheapest piece to replace or fix

FJ5WING · May 10, 2011, 03:44:51 PM

Quote from: Richard Cranium on May 10, 2011, 01:33:34 PM
Quote from: nascarxx29 on May 09, 2011, 11:27:05 AM
Looks like this bracket but inverted I have a template and instruction for the bracket size holes and dimensions

If you're willing to share, I'd be interested in the templete.

they are listed for sale in the DSAC newsletter classifieds.

Richard Cranium · May 10, 2011, 04:02:49 PM

Quote from: FJ5WING on May 10, 2011, 03:44:51 PM
Quote from: Richard Cranium on May 10, 2011, 01:33:34 PM
Quote from: nascarxx29 on May 09, 2011, 11:27:05 AM
Looks like this bracket but inverted I have a template and instruction for the bracket size holes and dimensions

If you're willing to share, I'd be interested in the templete.

they are listed for sale in the DSAC newsletter classifieds.

Damn, I signed up with the Winged Warriors.

Got a link to said bracket?

moparstuart · May 10, 2011, 04:40:25 PM

matt makes they , he has a website

http://www.mattmorrisresto.com/index-3.html

Richard Cranium · May 10, 2011, 07:21:44 PM

Thank you sir.

SBBob · May 10, 2011, 09:49:56 PM

I had the same thing out here in Washington state - they required front and rear plate. No way I was going to drill holes in the nose cone. I ended up mounting some rubber coated electrical loop holders to the front using longer screws in the frame around the radiator screen (existing holes). Then mounted the plate to a clear plate cover with another set of loop holders. I attached the plate from loop holder to loop holder with heavy duty zip ties. It hung a little low, but the State Patrol was satisfied. Good luck it making something work for your local cops. Here in Washington I only need the rear plate for a collector car. NO MORE FRONT PLATED NEEDED NOW!

nascarxx29 · May 10, 2011, 10:45:38 PM

Quote from: moparstuart on May 10, 2011, 04:40:25 PM
matt makes they , he has a website

http://www.mattmorrisresto.com/index-3.html

My old NOS bracket is the one Matt made his brackets from

440mop · May 11, 2011, 01:11:29 AM

Most of the Birds pictured here that have a front plate have it attached to the spoiler http://www.flickriver.com/search/superbird/

XS29J · May 13, 2011, 06:51:49 PM

mine

Richard Cranium · May 13, 2011, 08:35:08 PM

OK, I give up; what is North Dakota's peace garden?

XS29J · May 13, 2011, 10:53:56 PM

Celebrating Turtle Mountain Tourism
North Dakota - Manitoba

Devoted to World Peace, along the world's longest unfortified border, lies a 2,339 acre
Botanical Garden. Thousands of tourists are attracted to the garden, annually.

Lots of missles were nestled there.

mpdlawdog · May 14, 2011, 12:16:30 AM

Quote from: gtx6970 on May 09, 2011, 07:18:56 AM
There is a special bracket to attach a ft plate to a wing car.( sorry I do not have a picture of one)

Ky doesn't require one but Ohio does.
A good friend of mine who lives in Ohio just keeps his ft plate on the floor between the seats in his bird. and the one or 2 times he's been asked about it, he just told them about said special bracket and that it was next to impossibile to find( he does have one but has/will not put it on) , and he's never been written up for it yet

I live in Ohio....we require a front and rear plate. There are ways around it....I have historical plates on my 68 charger.....they issue them and you dont have to renew they for 25 years...the only problem you are only allowed to drive to car shows or to get worked on (yea right)....if you have historical plates you only have to display a rear plate...you can also run the actual plate of the year of your car....I have 68 plates on my car (W8HUN)...you just have to keep the historical plates with you and the registration..

If you guys are getting tickets for not having a front tag in a classic car your officers need to lighten up! I might stop you only to get a closer look and talk to you about your car!

SBBob · May 14, 2011, 10:23:12 AM

I know about being stopped just to look at the car. The Bird is registered as a Belvedere here in Washington State. I was once told that does not look like a Belvedere to me. Then I showed my registration and all was OK. You are right sometimes they just need a reason to check out and admire your ride.

jwilk01 · May 16, 2011, 07:24:46 PM

I think the stupid cops need to get a life, they are just trying to fill their quota for the month.

Thats how they are where I live espcially the k-9 here in town what a douche bag just because he can't drive his car around doesn't mean he can just bug me all day!!!

Just joking Dave!!

I run a hazzard county plate on my General and it is not the one registered to the car I keep that in the car under the seat, and run a confederate flag plate on the front.

Later
Josh

mpdlawdog · May 17, 2011, 07:47:51 AM

Quote from: jwilk01 on May 16, 2011, 07:24:46 PM
I think the stupid cops need to get a life, they are just trying to fill their quota for the month. Thats how they are where I live espcially the k-9 here in town what a douche bag just because he can't drive his car around doesn't mean he can just bug me all day!!!

Just joking Dave!!

I run a hazzard county plate on my General and it is not the one registered to the car I keep that in the car under the seat, and run a confederate flag plate on the front.

Later
Josh

Josh you just earned the General a spot in our impound lot and Im driving it there.....in reverse

.....as for Kindra...she is getting there..trying to figure out my fuel issue...and I have driven her twice...it was only for 2 minutes but it felt soooo good!

hemi68charger · May 17, 2011, 08:24:44 AM

Quote from: XS29J on May 13, 2011, 10:53:56 PM

... along the world's longest unfortified border,...

Lots of missles were nestled there.

Try the Texas border..... Maybe we need some of those missiles...

chargermike · May 31, 2011, 07:09:11 AM

i had a colorado statey run to his car turn on his lights and almost caused a car wreak just to pull me over to give me a ticket for no front plate on my 70 charger. guess he just needed to be a prick. never understood why i need one on the front. dont care if it helps the police. dont care about cops anyway. never have run my front plate on any car. i just toss them in the garage.

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