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Technical Shop => Body Shop => Topic started by: erik70rt on May 24, 2017, 10:51:43 AM

Title: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: erik70rt on May 24, 2017, 10:51:43 AM
Does anyone carry the small rubber bumpers for the front license plate bracket on the Challenger? 

Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Cuda Cody on May 24, 2017, 10:58:44 AM
Do you have a photo of them?  I'm not seeing them in my head.  But I'm sure once I see them I'll remember who sells them.   :thinking:
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: erik70rt on May 24, 2017, 11:04:52 AM
You can see them in this pic
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Shane Kelley on May 24, 2017, 11:20:17 AM
You might have to buy a rubber bumper kit from somebody like Dave at Roseville Moparts. I'm not sure if they sell them separately or not.
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Cuda Cody on May 24, 2017, 11:22:34 AM
If Dave does not have them, you might try RT Specialties.  But I get mine at a local hardware store.  They carry all kinds of automotive stuff.

http://www.parkrosehardware.com/

They don't do online sales, but you might try your local hardware store and I think I've seen them at automotive paint supply stores too.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: erik70rt on May 24, 2017, 11:42:58 AM
We don't have those stores here in Pennsyltucky.  I'll try Tractor Supply or the local Ace.
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Burdar on May 24, 2017, 11:56:30 AM
Dales Cuda Shop might sell them separately. 
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: anlauto on May 24, 2017, 12:24:17 PM
I've only seen a bolt/nut there, never a rubber bumper ? :dunno:

Do you have the factory instruction sheet on how it was installed ?
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: 70/6chall on May 24, 2017, 12:41:01 PM
I found these on line at Steele rubber products, Erik. Maybe these are what your looking for.   Thanks,   Al
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: HP_Cuda on May 24, 2017, 02:48:04 PM

Believe it or not I've also seen them at Osh.
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: 69BFan on May 24, 2017, 05:53:11 PM
Can you post a detailed picture of the bumper?  Many of them will have distinguishing marks or part numbers on them.  Accurate dimensions would also work as well.  That way I can match it up to the different bumpers that are placed into the kits.  Off the top of my head, I do not know the exact bumper for that application.  I have them available individually.  If you can hold out and will be attending Carlisle, we will have them available as well
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: 1 Wild R/T on May 24, 2017, 10:52:35 PM
Quote from: anlauto on May 24, 2017, 12:24:17 PM
I've only seen a bolt/nut there, never a rubber bumper ? :dunno:

Do you have the factory instruction sheet on how it was installed ?

I agree
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: erik70rt on May 25, 2017, 06:01:10 AM
I have only seen them with bolts, too.  So this is new to me.  That's why I am asking if anyone carries them - to see if they are legit.
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Burdar on May 25, 2017, 07:44:31 AM
Someone could have installed glove box bumpers on the license plate bracket.  The glove box uses really small bumpers like that.
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: 1 Wild R/T on May 25, 2017, 08:09:19 AM
Quote from: Burdar on May 25, 2017, 07:44:31 AM
Someone could have installed glove box bumpers on the license plate bracket.  The glove box uses really small bumpers like that.

They wouldn't be small, the holes are 1/4"
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Shane Kelley on May 25, 2017, 08:26:22 AM
They look the same as the rear license plate bracket ones on the Cuda's.
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: 71vert340 on May 25, 2017, 08:55:22 AM
I just went out and checked my 71 Challenger which I bought in 1972 and it has bolts in those holes.
Terry
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Cuda Cody on May 25, 2017, 09:10:43 AM
Thanks @71vert340 (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/71vert340_519)  for checking and sharing that.  I saw those rubber bumpers and thought...  I like that!  Why have I been bolting them all these years.   :Thud:  I guess now I know why.

But I still might have to try the rubber bumper idea.  Or I have even thought about not running a front plate.  Here is WA when you have a classic car they do not make you run front plates.

Quote from: 71vert340 on May 25, 2017, 08:55:22 AM
I just went out and checked my 71 Challenger which I bought in 1972 and it has bolts in those holes.
Terry
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: 71vert340 on May 25, 2017, 09:18:56 AM
I live in Kennewick Wa. I have a front plate that says "1971". I also have a 1971 OHIO plate which is where I bought the car and I have my 1972 Ohi plate which I restored. I haven't checked if I can run one of the original plates on the front of the car. Collector plate on rear.

Terry
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Cuda Cody on May 25, 2017, 09:30:39 AM
Hello neighbor!!!  I'm just over the mountains in Brush Prairie, WA.  We have a lot of great members in WA.  :banana:

Quote from: 71vert340 on May 25, 2017, 09:18:56 AM
I live in Kennewick Wa.
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: 71GranCoupe on May 25, 2017, 10:05:56 AM
Quote from: Cuda Cody on May 25, 2017, 09:10:43 AM
Thanks @71vert340 (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/71vert340_519)  for checking and sharing that.  I saw those rubber bumpers and thought...  I like that!  Why have I been bolting them all these years.   :Thud:  I guess now I know why.

But I still might have to try the rubber bumper idea.  Or I have even thought about not running a front plate.  Here is WA when you have a classic car they do not make you run front plates.

Quote from: 71vert340 on May 25, 2017, 08:55:22 AM
I just went out and checked my 71 Challenger which I bought in 1972 and it has bolts in those holes.
Terry

Cody, on the front plate rule, is that when you have the classic plates or does it pertain to a regular plate as well?
Title: Re: Front License Plate Breacket Bumpers
Post by: Cuda Cody on May 25, 2017, 10:28:12 AM
Only when you are running collector / original plates.  Regular plates they still require front and back.

Quote from: 71GranCoupe on May 25, 2017, 10:05:56 AM


Cody, on the front plate rule, is that when you have the classic plates or does it pertain to a regular plate as well?