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    It is interesting how the suggestions increase in complexity and cost from that proposed by the OP. Rivet nuts are simple and cheap.

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    Pop riveted it. Still only took one day for the plate to get bent at the bottom, but I really don't care. It's more aerodynamic!

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    I’m not sure but I think the bracket shown in post 1 is meant to be for rear plates.

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    Simple bracket such as in Post #1. two screws through front valance into backing plate. It has been there for 42 years and hasn't been bent yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by H-viken View Post
    Do you need the brackets or could you place the magnet straight on the license plate? (angle of plate would be different of course)
    I think that would still work if the plate can sit flat against the bumper surface.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ejboyd5 View Post
    It is interesting how the suggestions increase in complexity and cost from that proposed by the OP. Rivet nuts are simple and cheap.
    I assume this is directed to the magnet method. It’s quite simple to do (despite my explanation), not very expensive, and allows you to easily install/remove the plate without holes in your bumper. Of course the OP already has some holes in the bumper, but if they want to avoid having 4 holes there and may not have the plate on the car all the time, magnets are a clean solution.
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    To the best of my knowledge, the "official" way to mount an American license plate to the front of a 911 was with a pair of these:


    The idea was to center them over over the trim strip and drill though everything and into the bumper. The rubber block served to keep the license plate more-or-less vertical. Or so I hear.

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    I personally adapted the "Euro" number plate holder (part # 901.701.051.24):


    The "Euro" number plate holder's designed for a number plate that isn't as tall as the North American standard so the holes don't line up. To avoid drilling extra holes in your $ 400 Year of Manufacture plates just go to your friendly local auto parts store and buy a novelty license plate, maybe a Dale Earnhardt commemoration (you'll cover it).

    The novelty plate obviously has holes that align with your official prison industries license plate. Drill holes in the novelty plate to attach to part # 901.701.051.24 then mount the official plate over it. The novelty plate can protect the back of your expensive YOM plate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NeunElf View Post
    To the best of my knowledge, the "official" way to mount an American license plate to the front of a 911 was with a pair of these:

    Part # 644.723.553.05
    Interesting. I assume there was a similar part for cars with S trim? I don't see it in PET.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arne View Post
    Interesting. I assume there was a similar part for cars with S trim? I don't see it in PET.
    Dunno...

    Like I said, I adapted the "Euro" mount.

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    My 1970 911T still has the original bracket, from when I purchased the car in 1971

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