[andrewl01]

Hi everyone,

I have recently designed my own custom toe hook license plate holder using type 316 stainless steel and Delrin plastic. I was wondering if any of you would be interested in customizing a holder to your own liking (with your own choice of materials).

I am open to suggestions and would charge materials fee + shipping + a labour fee (depending how long it takes to design).

PM for images as they are too large for upload!

Best,
Andrew

 

[jmunjr]

There are at least two products on the market that do exactly this and do it well.. Not sure we need another unless it is really cheap, say under $40

 

[biznaka]

PM me images.

 

[NickTO]

 

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^^

 

[batman1820]

There are at least two products on the market that do exactly this and do it well.. Not sure we need another unless it is really cheap, say under $40

Yea I'd be interested if the pricing was right, there are already other options

 

[andrewl01]

I am not looking to make a lot of profit out of this for I am mostly doing this for fun and wanted to gain some feedback for designs (I am currently a prospective Engineer).

Pricing should be around $50 + shipping depending what kind of design you'd like!

Again any pointers would be great! Here are some picture links

http://imageshack.us...81582417pm.jpg/
http://imageshack.us...81582239pm.jpg/
http://img266.images...83029pmcopy.jpg

Best,
Andrew

 

[Sejzilla]

im interested in this, but would some one share where i would find the alternative solution other than gominigo?

 

[andrewl01]

Hey Sejzilla,

I recall Stillen sells it too but I am not sure of the price. If you're on a low budget and can't find anything else let me know! I'd be happy to help.

Best,
Andrew

 

[chadegrimsley]

Stillen, RHO are the two that I know of. Just recently purchased a Stillen one myself. Stillen is priced about $100 (including their handling fee), RHO is about $60 I think.

Andrew, in the last picture it looks like it's a little too high and I can't tell from the pictures but it looks like the back of the bracket is awfully close to the bumper. Otherwise it looks pretty good. Stillen is a little pricey, but I have seen little complaints about the product. RHO plate is cheaper but I think some people were having problems with it seizing up in the towhook hole due to the material used.

-Chad

 

[andrewl01]

Hi Chad,

Thanks for the compliment!

The pictures don't do justice to what I see in person. The back plate is actually a decent distance away from the bumper since it isn't the same dimensions as the license plate. I made it so that the plate is wide enough for the holes to be drilled and no further. Even at high speeds the Delrin plastic does a great job holding it in place as compared to thinner sheet metal.

I realize the issue with the seizing: I suspect that the material used is lower grade stainless steel and the thread used was too tight, causing the material to forge together. I used a slightly looser thread gauge and applied some lubricant to prevent the seizing so it wouldn't be an issue if I had to remove it.

The reason I even bothered making this myself is because a cop gave me a ticket for not having a front license plate so I rushed a design and just got it on there. I'm making some changes to the design already though.

Thanks again!

Best,
Andrew