Rear License Plate Attachment

[oilteq]

I do not carry a spare tire, giving me a bolt hole that used to secure the spare tire bracket.  I used it to secure the license plate bracket.  I drilled a hole through a bolt for the wire for the license plate lights.  Thinking about how Chapman wanted to use one part to replace three, I used bolts with lights in them.  A plastic spacer keeps the plate clear of the body paint.  I had a picture of it lit up at night, but I cannot seem to find it.

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[das76]

 

just came across these. Might be helpful. Worth a try for $12!

https://amzn.to/3FUu4b6

 

 

[Stevensonjr]

I bent an aluminum sheet 180 degrees and bolted it to the spare tire tubing, then bolted the license plate to the face. Simple, easy, minimum vibration

[JohnCh]

On 3/6/2023 at 10:31 PM, KnifeySpoony said:

I did the super strong velcro stuff. I put small squares of ppf under the velcro squares in case the adhesive is strong enough to damage the paint. 

 

I looked at a Caterham yesterday with this installation.  The owner also added thin rubber edge trim around the perimeter of the plate which gave it a more finished appearance.  It looked very good.  I think I will go with this approach when (if?) I get plates.

 

-John

[mdork]

On 3/31/2023 at 3:59 PM, das76 said:

 

just came across these. Might be helpful. Worth a try for $12!

https://amzn.to/3FUu4b6

 

 

This is what I have on mine. Secured using command strips (I cut the silicone backing so the plate sits flush against the body. Looks clean. Seems solid.