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f5fstop
11-07-2006, 02:21 PM
Probably not for serious off-roaders, but something that might be useful for those who use automatic car washes, or soccer moms:

Subject: Rear License Plate Bends (Install Updated License Plate Bracket) #06-08-62-002 - (11/06/2006)
Models: 2006-2007 HUMMER H3
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoints 78122457 (Bumpers with Hitch) and 78121707 (Bumpers without Hitch)

Basically, a bracket installed to hold the bottom of the license plate to prevent it being curled in auto car washes. For those who drag their plates over boulders, it probably won't last longer than one boulder.....:D
NEOCON1
11-07-2006, 03:37 PM
its the 1 boulder bracket :twak: ;)
fourfourto
11-07-2006, 04:44 PM
Just put a piano hinge on the rear plate ,easy install.:D
SR1355
11-08-2006, 12:21 AM
Just put a piano hinge on the rear plate ,easy install.:D

Great Idea :perfect10s:
BlueHUMMERH2
11-08-2006, 01:13 AM
Just put a piano hinge on the rear plate ,easy install.:D
Is that your kickstand? :D
Agriv8r
11-08-2006, 02:40 AM
cool idea...
Lex_Ordo
11-09-2006, 03:19 AM
Probably not for serious off-roaders, but something that might be useful for those who use automatic car washes, or soccer moms:

Subject: Rear License Plate Bends (Install Updated License Plate Bracket) #06-08-62-002 - (11/06/2006)
Models: 2006-2007 HUMMER H3
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoints 78122457 (Bumpers with Hitch) and 78121707 (Bumpers without Hitch)

Basically, a bracket installed to hold the bottom of the license plate to prevent it being curled in auto car washes. For those who drag their plates over boulders, it probably won't last longer than one boulder.....:D

Are there any pics of the part yet? Just curious as to how it looks. I like the front and rear plates attached with just the two upper holes, but yes, My plates definately get bent at the car wash!
MisterE
11-09-2006, 03:54 AM
Oh, my plate isn't supposed to fold in half? I thought it was a James Bond feature of the H3 to make it more difficult for the cops pick you out of traffic when speeding;)
Mark805
11-09-2006, 04:51 AM
After rebending my plate a few times I bought a metal license plate frame and now it doesn't bend anymore.

it seems like the lower corner always got caught on something.... I like the piano hinge idea :dancingbanana:
Lex_Ordo
11-10-2006, 06:09 PM
Anyone find out more info on this part? Have a picture? Is it worth buying? If it's just some crummy peice, then I'll keep the original mount but it may be a help.
Field Scout
11-11-2006, 03:15 AM
Just put a piano hinge on the rear plate ,easy install.:D

Hinge didn't work for me, problem is when I came down slow on that corner it was like sitting straight down on the plate. after a day in Llano, Tx with the Hummer X club my plate looked like a rolled up newspaper:OWNED:
hummerabia
11-11-2006, 08:18 PM
I lost one rear plate out in the desert, and previous to that had to straighten it out several times. Now I just remove the rear plate before offroading its only a couple of screws so no big deal.
fw888
11-12-2006, 02:59 AM
Just put a piano hinge on the rear plate ,easy install.:D

good idea, where you got the hinge at ?
Zoomie
11-12-2006, 10:17 AM
He probably got it at a piano store! :jump:

Try Lowes/Home Depot. I think a brass hinge would really set it off!:clapping:
RubHer Yellow Ducky
11-12-2006, 10:37 AM
He probably got it at a piano store! :jump:

Try Lowes/Home Depot. I think a brass hinge would really set it off!:clapping:

YEAH, the old man is right. Home Despot has them...

RYD
fourfourto
11-12-2006, 04:49 PM
good idea, where you got the hinge at ?


My brother had a long piece at his shop.
Home depot should have it also.
I ended up puting a 1 inch piece of velcro on the ends and a 1 inch piece of interlock in the middle.It holds up at 90 mph but will hinge with a little presure.

Make sure theres a small gap on the hinge to fit the velcro /interlock in.
I used a stainless steel hinge .
Its been on for a few months its holding up well
fw888
11-13-2006, 01:16 AM
thanks for the info. you mean just use the velco to attach the hinge to the plate ?
fourfourto
11-13-2006, 02:00 AM
You put the velcro in between the hinges to hold it so it dont flap in the wind .:twak: you mount it with bolts.

link to install :D

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19644&highlight=licence+plate+hinge
fw888
11-13-2006, 04:08 AM
nice job.....:perfect10s: :beerchug: