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Old 01-03-2015, 05:24 PM
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Ok I have ordered the license plate delete two weeks ago. 4wheelparts is slower than if I walked across six states to get this piece of plastic for 20 bucks. Needless to say I have got impatient and decided to try something.
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First I took blue tape put it around the hole and marked it with a pen. The outline and then where the holes were.Click image for larger version Name: 20150103_124942.jpg Views: 2020 Size: 38.5 KB ID: 590399

Then I took the blue tape template and placed it on the old license plate holder.
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Heated the plastic up and cut around my markings and drilled the holes
Then screwed it on the jeep , not a penny spent and now instead of the hole I have this until my part comes in.
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruubdood
Ok I have ordered the license plate delete two weeks ago. 4wheelparts is slower than if I walked across six states to get this piece of plastic for 20 bucks. Needless to say I have got impatient and decided to try something.
Here goes

First I took blue tape put it around the hole and marked it with a pen. The outline and then where the holes were.Attachment 590399

Then I took the blue tape template and placed it on the old license plate holder.
Attachment 590400

Heated the plastic up and cut around my markings and drilled the holes
Then screwed it on the jeep , not a penny spent and now instead of the hole I have this until my part comes in.
Attachment 590402
Good idea! It looks great.
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Hell, cancel the order
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Nice!
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Old 01-15-2015, 05:03 PM
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Thank you guys !
Not super detailed write up but gives the jest of what can be done with zero cash out of pocket.
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It's amazing what can come out of a little impatience!
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That's cool, but how about a picture of how you mounted the plate please. I'm curious about this DIY.
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That's cool, but how about a picture of how you mounted the plate please. I'm curious about this DIY.
I bought a mounting bracket from 4wheelparts. It came with the bracket and the license plate light. Its a simple install and instructions came with the bracket. Click image for larger version Name: 20141227_162919.jpg Views: 1303 Size: 45.8 KB ID: 592325
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Well there you go!! I love the DIY mentality!!
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Looks good, I might have to give it a try.
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