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04-29-2013, 05:35 AM

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Don-Vette

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Top Flight here as well,easily removes for car shows and cruise nights.

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04-29-2013, 06:50 AM

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VET4LES

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I made mine with parts I had. Cost $0. My city is giving tickets for no plate (raising cash) so I was forced into installing it after seven years without one.

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04-29-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rathmullan

I figure if New York is willing to get rid of the requirement

I haven't heard anything about it and i'm not holding my breath...

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04-29-2013, 10:14 AM

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Landru

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Originally Posted by lmello211

[u]Do you guys keep the front plate somewhere in the car so that you can show the cop and suggest some story as to why it isn't installed[/b]? Like, I'm waiting for the plate holder to come in the mail or some other story. Wondering what would be the best creditable approach/story to tell? Thoughts ?

I do here in WI, plate & holder are in the rear just in case.
Story is: "Got backed into knocking it off, have yet to re-install."
My story and I'm sticking to it.

Good news is after passing numerous LEOs in all kinds of areas here in WI, cops haven't given me a second glance.

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04-29-2013, 10:16 AM

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george vee

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Originally Posted by maxxvette

aren't you afraid that building is going to fall on your corvette ?

Yes I thought about that, but could not pass on the photo opportunity.

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04-29-2013, 11:03 PM

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Another vote for Top Flight. I have the removable one with matching frame. The best solution when you have to run a front plate. Just my .02

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04-30-2013, 08:43 AM

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SSWEET

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I went with Top Flight....don't really like the front plate being displayed but I'm at that time in life where eliminating life's hassles is a prime directive....so worrying about getting stopped isn't worth the hassle...........

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04-30-2013, 09:02 AM

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scottaolsen

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I never had a front plate on my '57 Chevy, Z4 or Corvette.

That said, at my age now I don't feel like messing around with it. I got the Top Flight Reproductions plate mount.

You know what? You can't see it while you're driving the car.

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04-30-2013, 05:42 PM

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richietables

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Originally Posted by BadgeZ28

I also use the topflight. Didn't like the looks of the matching frame. The frame is to big IMO. Bought a pair of bare metal aftermarket frames and a rattle can color match paint. About $12.

Thanks for the tip!