Spring Loaded License Plate Holder

[Kevin B]

After mounting my lights (remember those http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif) I noticed it was going to cause an issue with the license plate holder. I really liked the one provided by Warn but it wouldn't allow the hood to open fully. I thought about moving the license plate but I didn't want to burn three more threads getting it in the right place http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. Necesity being the mother of invention, I went to the local hardware store. I bought some spring loaded hinges and and broke out the tools http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif. A little cutting and welding (took about 2 hours) and this is what I came up with. It works Perfect. The hood opens fully and there is no issues with the lights (except for their big http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif) This would be a nice thing for Warn to include in their winch/bumper package.

[Kevin B]

After mounting my lights (remember those http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif) I noticed it was going to cause an issue with the license plate holder. I really liked the one provided by Warn but it wouldn't allow the hood to open fully. I thought about moving the license plate but I didn't want to burn three more threads getting it in the right place http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. Necesity being the mother of invention, I went to the local hardware store. I bought some spring loaded hinges and and broke out the tools http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif. A little cutting and welding (took about 2 hours) and this is what I came up with. It works Perfect. The hood opens fully and there is no issues with the lights (except for their big http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif) This would be a nice thing for Warn to include in their winch/bumper package.

[Kevin B]

cut in two-

[Kevin B]

welding togather-

[Kevin B]

Finished and painted-

[Kevin B]

Mounted and tilted forward-

[timgco]

NICE JOB!
With the light bar I made, the license plate would have blocked the lights on mine.

And since I don't have welding skilz, I got out my sheet metal bender and modified the plate instead. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Took five minutes. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[RIC-H0]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by N2ITNSD:
Mounted and tilted forward- </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Do you have any side shots of this. It's kinda hard to get a perspective of where things are from a front view.

[RIC-H0]

I keep mine in the driver side door pocket. Since I have the winch on front 100% of the time, I don't think they notice that it's missing. I think they are in awe of how good it looks, and how someone with an H2 will actually get it muddy. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[JamesT]

I think they are in awe of how good it looks, and how someone with an H2 will actually get it muddy. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]

Yea. I get lots of that too. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[RIC-H0]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
Good job. I've just got to get myself a welder one of these days... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Just go out to Northern Tools and pick up a little 120wire feed welder.
Just buy some scrap metal and start playing around and seeing what kinda cool sparks come out of it.
You can get yourself one hell of a tan while your at it! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Ric-H2

[Hummer Man]

Very Nice setup!

[H2Finally]

Hummer Man!!! Welcome back!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RIC-H2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
Good job. I've just got to get myself a welder one of these days... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Just go out to Northern Tools and pick up a little 120wire feed welder.
Just buy some scrap metal and start playing around and seeing what kinda cool sparks come out of it.
You can get yourself one hell of a tan while your at it! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Ric-H2 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yeah, I need to get one of those flux core MIGs to play with also. I am tired of my novice ugly welds with our plain old arc welder.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Posted by HM:
Very Nice setup! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Where the heck did that come from? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Kevin B]

Im honered. Hummer Man is back! Thanks for the response (i think) http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

I agree about the flux core machine. Throw in a auto darkening hood an it's a piece of cake. You will truly be suprised by how easy it is http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif.

I will take a picture from the side and post it later............................................. ...........Hummer Man............thats wierd.

[Kevin B]

Ric, I finally took that picture http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif