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| | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 | Trying to figure out where the front plate goes as there seems to be no factory bracket or holder...was there such a item? Not seeing anything at the repro places.
1955 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | There was a factory bracket, however, they were only installed in states that required a front plate at time of sale. If you take a look at the splash apron under the grille on the right hand side, you will se 2 holes. They will be behind the bumper, about 1/4" below the top edge. That is were the bracket will mount. New ones are available from the reproduction parts suppliers.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 | There was a factory bracket, however, they were only installed in states that required a front plate at time of sale. If you take a look at the splash apron under the grille on the right hand side, you will se 2 holes. They will be behind the bumper, about 1/4" below the top edge. That is were the bracket will mount. New ones are available from the reproduction parts suppliers. Thanks for the info. Can you point me in the right direction as I am not able to find a supplier.
1955 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | Scotts Super Trucks [Alberta] has'em 55-59 EXT MISC, part 5G26, they were 55-57 only, 58/9 had 2 holes in the middle of the front bumper for the plate Bill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 | Found one on eBay and it`s on the way.
Thanks, hb32
1955 Chevy 3100
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