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Rear License plate mounting - SOLVED

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:19 am
by CLudwig
Even the simplest of things are turning into a pain on this FIAT of mine!
Right now I’m just trying to install the license plate. As you can see in the picture, there are 2 square holes in the bottom, none on top.

I’m assuming there is some missing screw mount that needs to go into the bottom, and about the top I have no idea! Any help appreciated!

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Re: Rear License plate mounting - even this is proving difficult

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:28 am
by 4uall
a friend helped me with mine, tape plate for marking holes, drill, rubber gaskets, silicone et voila!

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Re: Rear License plate mounting - even this is proving difficult

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:34 am
by wikkid
I don't see a need to drill top holes; the bottom two should hold fine. Stainless bolts from the front, stainless, then silicone washers for water protection (mabe a daub of RTV for extra sealing), and a washer and locknut on the inside.

Re: Rear License plate mounting - even this is proving difficult

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:37 am
by 4uall
my bad :oops: I actually had no holes on mine (hence the drilling) LOL :lol:

Re: Rear License plate mounting - even this is proving difficult

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:37 am
by CLudwig
thanks for the ideas guys. I found the top hole, previous owner had painted over it. I'm going to be doing a full restore, including stripping and repainting the back end here. I'm trying to avoid "rigging" it. Is there a part that fits the square hole which would allow me to attach the plate?

Re: Rear License plate mounting - SOLVED

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:43 am
by CLudwig
Found them!
If anyone else is looking there are still more available on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350463365834?ss ... 500wt_1081

Re: Rear License plate mounting - SOLVED

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:31 am
by 124JOE
BTW cludwig i didnt see a hole in the center
that means no body ever locked the keys in the trunk
mine has a 1/4"hole in the center
its filled with a spot of tar

Re: Rear License plate mounting - SOLVED

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:03 am
by CLudwig
124JOE wrote:BTW cludwig i didnt see a hole in the center
that means no body ever locked the keys in the trunk
mine has a 1/4"hole in the center
its filled with a spot of tar
Haha! Well that's good to know ; )