EE Front Plate Relocator(DIY)

Since I couldn't find a plate relocator anywhere I decided to make one. All I did was take some measurements and kinda draw it out on some graph paper. I made a to scale drawing and cut it out, transfered it to a piece of 1/8 inch aluminum. Plasma burned it out and belt sanded it all smooth. Tapped 2 1/4-20 holes and made a 3/8 slot and it was done. Enjoy! I do still have the template if anyone wants a copy to make their own.

Here it is
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Here is the bolts I used to mount it
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Here it is mounted
(Yeah I know the paint looks bad, my trim paint has been sitting to long)
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^^^^ You can see where you have to trim the bumper at in this picture
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Finished Project
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It turned out pretty good for about an hour of work. It does push up the bumper lense some but once I get a grinder I'll make a little indentation where the lense goes. It does stick out farther than I wanted but at least it doesn't rub on the bumper. You do need to trim the bumper slightly so it it sits flush with the lense "bucket".

Comments

  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    wow, good job man. props 8)
  • you bet f*kking A

    *dutch spelling

    : )
  • I did this mod, but i took an old plate from my shop and made it work. Great idea on what mounts to use 8)
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  • i like it. how much would it cost to make another?????
  • I still have the template I used to cut out my plate holder, I can send you a copy. All you have to do is find some thin metal, cut it out, drill and tap some holes and bend it. Its pretty easy.
  • Ya mine took two plates to get it right. First one wasn't far enough over. It's an east thing to create though. Mine was free to do, even have a few more plates to do it for my 91 hatch. 8) 8)
  • hey tallboy did you mount it to the bumper mounting bolts or did you drill through your bumper?? And your in Troutdale.... how come I haven't seen you drivin around or something... we gotta do a PDX meet or something. Actually I guess I'm outta Oregon in about a week so whats with the NW meet???????
  • I did mine to the same place yours is done. Mine just isn't as cleanly done as yours, used what i had to work with. I am in T-dale, just never home, work all the time. Between working at the shop and my other job, busy busy. Def need something for a NW meet :D
  • You have hookups at an import shop???
  • unlimited02unlimited02 Senior Wagonist
    nice... i like this mod... i hate my front license plate where it's at... i like the JDM look... :D
  • Swipe'dSwipe'd Wagonist
    pm me template plz...
  • leWolfleWolf Senior Wagonist
    Yeah A template would be awesome! :D
  • JP PatchesJP Patches Band Wagon
    better then screwing it right into the bumper!
  • thats sick, im about to try this out. thanks!
  • 5waysout5waysout New Wagonist
    Very nice!!! Whats the right way? on pass. side or driver?
  • 5waysout wrote:
    Very nice!!! Whats the right way? on pass. side or driver?

    If you have to ask just leave it in the middle :wink: .
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