Screwless front license plate mounting

[Fordman]

Hey guys. I want to put a tag on the front of my car, but I don't want to drill holes in the bumper cover. Anybody ever mounted a license plate bracket without drilling holes? Or anybody got any ideas? I can't even find a bracker for an 84 SVO. Thru searchs, I found threads that say the 85 will fit the SVO though.

[Eyelawdoc]

84 SVO License bracket

If you are looking for the factory license bracket, the one used on the regular Mustang 79-84 is the same. You should be able to find one in a yard near you.

As for a screwless mount, I haven't a clue. Velcro perhaps?

[Otto Man]

I'll work on a design these next few days. I need it too (mother in law passed away last night) so I need projects.
I'm thinkin that strut material (with holes in it) can be bent around the real metal "bumper" and up to the front. Maybe some cushioning stuff too.
I have the same issue, only dodged it for 20 years.
Keep ya posted (if I can)
[Eric ...dues sent!!!]
Chris

[SVOeric]

like I read every post here Chris ---

Sorry to hear about your Mother in law... I know how tough that can be.

[SVO4PWR2]

i made a bracket for my tag. it was made very easy...flat steel stock 1/8 thick by 1/2 wide "Home Depo". i mounted it using the opening in the lower bumper by making a U shape and two side supports.
-RICH-

[SVO4PWR2]

i'll post a better pic of the bracket later
-RICH-

[lonchair]

If you get past the bracket screw hole phobea, you can get a standard plastic plate holder for a 87-93 car from Late Model Resto Supply. They mount up just fine to an SVO bumper and look better than the original folded metal plate holder.

[Fordman]

Originally posted by lonchair
If you get past the bracket screw hole phobea, you can get a standard plastic plate holder for a 87-93 car from Late Model Resto Supply. They mount up just fine to an SVO bumper and look better than the original folded metal plate holder.

Yea, I know. I'm trying to get past it. I don't have to mount a state issued plate on the front of my car, but I have a cool "Vanity" Plate I want to mount on it. I just hate to drill holes for something like that, because a new cover is so expensive and I may want to take it off of the car someday.

[lonchair]

Here is a low tech solution: Get a plastic 87-93 style holder, Use some VHB tape to adhere the vanity plate in the holder and also to mount the holder to the bumper.

You may have to do some sanding off of some of the mounting tabs to get the back of the holder flat so you can use the tape. Also when you decide to remove the holder, alcohol will remove the residue.