Upgrade needed for rear license plate holder

[inkpot]

Howdy! Local cops don't like the way my tubing on the back blocks their perfect view of my plate. It is in the stock position on the bed. Need a source for a weld on plate holder with a light. My OEM lights are burned out/rusted sockets. They even want be to hang a set of mud flaps on it also. After nearly 10 years on the streets, they suddenly decided to stop me twice in two months for a "warning". Suppose I better heed or I may not be so lucky next time. John

 

[Deneway]

Photos?

 

[pappy]

The light is easy. Just go to NAPA or any auto parts store. They sell screw on fixtures just for license plates. The mount should also be a no-brainer since you are willing to weld. You just need a piece of angle or flat stock drilled for the top two holes on the license plate. I had a light once that used the top two screws of the plate to attach. The rest I've seen require their own mount above the plate. I guess you could also light from the side too.

 

[KLF]

Ya we kinda need some pics of your current arrangement & bumper.

Can you "french" the license plate into the tailgate? This is common for hot rodders and ricers, you can get kits from several places that include lights.

 

[cruisertom911]

You can also check out trailor suppliers and/or truck stops to source out your plate hanger. Get to looking a little harder and score one with LED lights. Boating supplies may be a good one. I had a LED license plate light I got from West Marine on my 40. You can see that thing for miles. Let us know what you come up with.