license plate hold down mod

[jusbo]

I cant seem to find it, but at one point I saw how to modify the license plate so it would stay down when you are filling up. Does any one know what I'm talking about?

 

[outsider_27]

Replace the rear license plate bracket with one from an F body. Bolts on directly and it stays down when filling up.

 

[307 Regal]

I've never seen one but you've sparked my interest. I'll look around.
There's a little plastic, cone shaped peg behind the license plate of my Regal.
I just wedge my gas cap between that and a little curved spot on the back of my license plate holder.
It only keeps it half-way down, but it's better than nothing.
What kind of car is it, anyway?

Replace the rear license plate bracket with one from an F body. Bolts on directly and it stays down when filling up.

Oh.. well forget I said that then..

 

[axisg]

I just wedge the gas cap in the hinge.

 

[torjan]

i unhooked the springs and put 2 magnets on the place after i removed the rubberstoppers

 

[adumb]

i unhooked the springs and put 2 magnets on the place after i removed the rubberstoppers

i like that idea

 

[85_SS]

B-body plate holders work as well. The originals are actually designed to use the gas cap to hold it down - the curved stamping is there just for that reason. Who knows why the g-body was the only car to have this design.

 

[85GPLef41]

I used one out of a late 90's Caprice.....

It fit with a little bit of filing of the bolt holes. Most have a rubber flap to prevent gas falling on the bumper, But it was missing on mine. Cost about 5 bucks!

 

[T-TOP TONY]

Just get one from a 3rd gen camaro, trust me i have it on mine and it bolts up with no mods, easiest thing u can do. Bought it for 13 bucks from the wrecking yard

 

[papabearxl]

Just get one from a 3rd gen camaro, trust me i have it on mine and it bolts up with no mods, easiest thing u can do. Bought it for 13 bucks from the wrecking yard

I got one on eBay (3rd gen F-body) and it took 2 minutes to switch out. $10 bux shipped (or there abouts if I recall correctly).

Simple, great mod.

I saw this after someone posted before about it.


Definitley recommend the swap.