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Recessed License plate Mount

Discussion in 'Automotive Group Buys' started by malburg114, Sep 21, 2021.

  1. Sep 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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    malburg114

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    I’ve had a few people over the last few months ask where I got my license plate mount and if I would make another.

    this is more of a feeler but if anyone is interested in one and I can get 10 people to commit to start I’ll do a small batch at a discount.

    Made out of 16 gauge steel.

    1/4 Hole in each corner to bolt into tailgate with hardware. (Can be undersized to 1/8 if most would prefer so they can be riveted on)

    Fits a standard license plate

    License plate will attach with two riv nuts

    actual box will be one piece that’s bent and corners welded. Flange will be spot welded to the box.

    if I get 10 to commit, I’ll do them for 90 plus shipping.

    without 10 it’ll be 100 plus shipping.

    PayPal, Venmo or cashapp. If PayPal, have to cover the 4 percent fee.

    ill get the measurements for the overall length and height an depth later tonight.

    let me know if you have any questions.
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  2. Sep 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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    Reserve
     
  3. Sep 21, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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  4. Sep 21, 2021 at 8:04 PM
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  5. Sep 21, 2021 at 8:05 PM
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    I know we talked through pm. I’ll get my template made this week and get you one here soon.
     
  6. Sep 22, 2021 at 7:57 AM
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    Sub, I really would need a new tailgate to make this worth it but I guess that's the beauty of it, I can transfer it between tailgates.
     
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  7. Sep 22, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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    Got the measurements done today.

    8.5 tall by 14.5 wide and 1 in deep. The height may change but the rest will stay the same.
     
  8. Sep 23, 2021 at 6:26 AM
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    So I need to cut into the tailgate right?
     
  9. Sep 23, 2021 at 9:56 AM
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    Yep. Or anywhere else you could think to mount it
     
  10. Sep 23, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    Hmmmm i dig it
     
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  12. Sep 26, 2021 at 3:41 PM
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    Ordered the nut cert tool today. Hoping to get a template one made this week and then I can start making and shipping them out.
     
  13. Oct 24, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    You getting any closer to production? Still want one.
     
  14. Oct 24, 2021 at 3:35 PM
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    I’d still like to do these. I have one cut but need enough people to make it justifiable to really start making them. I got busy with trail hero here but now that’s over and if you want I’ll weld this one up and post some pictures and send it off to you.
     
  15. Oct 24, 2021 at 5:14 PM
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    Sounds good to me . Just don't drill the mounting holes or the light opening. I can do that. Let me know if you need PayPal.
     
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    Let me get it made then I’ll take send you the PayPal.
     
  17. Oct 24, 2021 at 6:18 PM
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