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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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Ok, so ive just started looking into this. Since i know, some of the State Trooper's around here are dick's, and will stop you for not having your plate. I do however have it on my dash, so he can only give me a warning. Since it's visable, but i still dont wanna bother having to pull over, just so he can give me a warning lol

I saw this on YouTube. I like it, but it would be awhole lot better if it was motorized to do the same exact thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GuD_...eature=related

Are there any motorized rectractable plate's that do this exact thing?? You know, come out and flip right up.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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Ummm... he can give you more than a warning. He can ticket you for improper display/mounting.

I don't know of a motorized one like that. I made one that uses ball bearing sliders and actually retracts completely under the car (doesn't have the plastic sticking out). I have ONE left if you want it PM me...
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I like this better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWXI6I3BMMc&NR=1
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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He's not trying to hide his plate "numbers"..... he is wanting to not have a plate on the front of the car.

Front plates SUCK!!!!!!!!!
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If I had a Trans-Am I'd try to make the plate pop out/swivel out from the bird-plate
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wabmorgan
He's not trying to hide his plate "numbers"..... he is wanting to not have a plate on the front of the car.

Front plates SUCK!!!!!!!!!
ya true I just liked that I just hid my front plate under the bumper like a lot of people do

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Fortunately.... not required here.
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Originally Posted by Badguy7
Ok, so ive just started looking into this. Since i know, some of the State Trooper's around here are dick's, and will stop you for not having your plate. I do however have it on my dash, so he can only give me a warning. Since it's visable, but i still dont wanna bother having to pull over, just so he can give me a warning lol

I saw this on YouTube. I like it, but it would be awhole lot better if it was motorized to do the same exact thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GuD_...eature=related

Are there any motorized rectractable plate's that do this exact thing?? You know, come out and flip right up.
this has been on here before. a few people made some but I haven't seen any motorized ones for sale yet.
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I would post a link... but I'm sure I can't since they are probably not a sponsor....

but Google "altec retracting license plate holder" and you will find the product in the youtube video.

It seems to be the best solution for this problem.
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Originally Posted by wabmorgan
I would post a link... but I'm sure I can't since they are probably not a sponsor....

but Google "altec retracting license plate holder" and you will find the product in the youtube video.

It seems to be the best solution for this problem.

Ummm.... that's what the OP posted to begin with
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Damn Just re-read it.....
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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER
Ummm... he can give you more than a warning. He can ticket you for improper display/mounting.

I don't know of a motorized one like that. I made one that uses ball bearing sliders and actually retracts completely under the car (doesn't have the plastic sticking out). I have ONE left if you want it PM me...
Hey man you still have this?
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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This is the best one yet!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0TS3...eature=related
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Originally Posted by 95GreenZ28
Hey man you still have this?

Yup. PM for pics/details on it. It is the last one, been sitting in my apartment since I posted in other threads...
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They make a flip up plate holder for corvettes...wonder if it would work for you


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i made this a a few years ago 4 my truck

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Originally Posted by slammed1500
i made this a a few years ago 4 my truck

Wow that's nice? Got a how to? Do you sell them?
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Originally Posted by BitViper
They make a flip up plate holder for corvettes...wonder if it would work for you


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Same thing the OP posted just a different brand...
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If a man was to make something like this, that required nothing more than drilling a few holes and a little wiring, what would it be worth?
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Forgot to mention that it could be made from aircraft grade aluminum...
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