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comanchefirebird 11-22-2022 09:25 AM

Need Help to Identify Front License Plate Bracket
 
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Hi all,
Hoping for help to identify what year this bracket belongs to..
Bought some early 2nd gen parts from a PY member which included this bracket. I need a 70 bracket (did find one recently) so this one will be for sale.
Did a search and can't find another example the same.
It looks like it may be late 72 and 73?
It has the folded over ends to hold the plate but has spot welded tabs each with "91220" stamped on them to secure the top of the plate
Thanks,
Steve

cnc 11-22-2022 01:26 PM

Steve it Kinda looks like mine Id have to look but mine I don't think it has that rubber nub, maybe mine is missin ??? I can check but won't be till tomorrow night

comanchefirebird 11-22-2022 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc (Post 6388359)
Steve it Kinda looks like mine Id have to look but mine I don't think it has that rubber nub, maybe mine is missin ??? I can check but won't be till tomorrow night

There should be 2 little rubber bumpers on the bracket (it should be bent out further) where it rests against the front valance. Same for 70 and up to 73
Steve

Formulabruce 11-22-2022 03:03 PM

71-73 .
In 1970 there was/ is NO side guides for plates on all models that required a front plate, US market or not.
71-73 brackets were standardized for US plates, and stronger due to the edge guides.
Reproduction brackets are 71-73 style

comanchefirebird 11-22-2022 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Formulabruce (Post 6388381)
71-73 .
In 1970 there was/ is NO side guides for plates on all models that required a front plate, US market or not.
71-73 brackets were standardized for US plates, and stronger due to the edge guides.
Reproduction brackets are 71-73 style

Thanks Bruce.
What I was unsure about was the spot welded brackets to allow mounting screws for the top of the license plate. I don't think the repops have that feature
Steve

Ramairnacho 11-23-2022 01:47 AM

My 70 front bracket plate
 
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I bought this for my formula 400 not sure if 70 but hope so. I don't see any part number or rubber bumpers. If mine is correct use my pics as a guide and who's got rubber bumpers and where they go?

Held for Ransom 11-23-2022 08:31 AM

Bruce,
'73 was a '71-2 bracket with the "491220" tabs spot welded on, so it was it's own bracket. And I thought the repops were the '70 variety, but they don't show the backside.

Ignacio,
Yours look like the '70. The bumpers were PN 9777365. Should be able to find them on eBay. Like these from Ames, https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/De...part_num=FL663

comanchefirebird 11-23-2022 09:26 AM

"73 was a '71-2 bracket with the "491220" tabs spot welded on, so it was it's own bracket. And I thought the repops were the '70 variety, but they don't show the backside."

Thanks HFR, that was what I was hoping to confirm
Steve

cnc 11-23-2022 07:19 PM

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Ok so went out to look for my plate holder and can’t locate it,however I found this one looks like a 70…now I’m on the hunt for mine wherever that is now :mad:

cnc 11-23-2022 07:26 PM

Steve are u keeping or selling the plate holder

comanchefirebird 11-24-2022 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc (Post 6388734)
Steve are u keeping or selling the plate holder

It has been sold to a forum member
Thanks

cnc 11-24-2022 09:20 PM

All good I found mine ...but in the search for the plate I've discovered I've lost the keys to my new door lock cylinders :cry: Off to the locksmith....unbelievable

Ramairnacho 11-25-2022 10:44 PM

My 2nd plate bracket
 
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This one looks all there too is this a 70 as well. When I was 16 I was given a 71 from a neighbor and stripped it.lol took what i could and junked the rest. I noticed this one has the little bumper stops .

cnc 11-26-2022 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc (Post 6388993)
All good I found mine ...but in the search for the plate I've discovered I've lost the keys to my new door lock cylinders :cry: Off to the locksmith....unbelievable

Skip this comment above I’m just dumb about the keys…lol


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