It is interesting how the suggestions increase in complexity and cost from that proposed by the OP. Rivet nuts are simple and cheap.
It is interesting how the suggestions increase in complexity and cost from that proposed by the OP. Rivet nuts are simple and cheap.
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!
Early 911S Registry # 2395
1973 Porsche 911S in ivory white 5sp MT
2015 Porsche Macan S in agate grey 7sp PDK
I’m not sure but I think the bracket shown in post 1 is meant to be for rear plates.
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.
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.
Member #3857
'70 911 2.7
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
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.
Jim Alton
Torrance, CA
Early 911S Registry # 237
1965 Porsche 911 coupe
1958 Porsche 356A cabriolet
- Arne
Current - 2018 718 Cayman, Rhodium Silver, PDK
Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic
My 1970 911T still has the original bracket, from when I purchased the car in 1971
David C. Allen
1970 911T 2.2