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    Default Any good 85-86 GT front bumper license plate mount options?

    I hate how we must have front license plates in Cali! Any slick options out there that don’t require drilling holes on the face of the bumper? I’ll be getting my 85 coupe soon and would like the best possible mount I could install on it.
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    Maybe not the best option, but doesn't require any drilling.

    https://licenseplatewrap.com/
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    You might try PPI
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    Here's another one I stumbled across. It's a DCMR brand. Says "Made from original tooling", for whatever that's worth. LMR's says "Made to the original factory specifications". Looks identical (although upside-down in the pic) to the OPR brand one from LMR. A little cheaper too, though NPD has that high threshold ($300) for free shipping, vs LMR's $49 minimum for free shipping.

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    Thanks!
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    I made 2 u shaped brackets which attached to the back side of the steel bumper for my Capri. This way no holes were drilled into the plastic bumper. To attach the plate, I counter sunk the screw heads from the backside of the bracket.
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    Sure don't miss ft plates here.
    When they were required here, added a black plastic frame to it.
    They are towel catchers and can cut skin.

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    Thats the only option my 84 is supposed to have but doesn't. Looks much better without and not required but part of me wants it anyways.
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    84 was the last year of the metal framed license plate bracket up front. Plastic mount came out in 85 when they changed to bumper molding.
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