So you know what’s a huge pain in the ass? Owning a car. On a related note, I need to install a front license plate on a car that’s recently been registered in a state that requires them after many years of being registered in a state that doesn’t. It seems like there should be some sort of device to hold the plate on, but there isn’t. Do I have to just buy one?
October 23, 2006
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There should already be holes in the front bumper for attaching the plate with screws. If the actual screws aren’t in there already, you should be able to pick them up at any auto supply store.
Comment by Matt F — October 24, 2006 @ 12:17 am
I just screwed mine directly into the bumper, making my own holes. But I Am Not A Role Model.
On a related note, I will be car-free in EXACTLY one month! Woo hoo!
Comment by Becks — October 24, 2006 @ 12:40 am
I bought some screws, but they don’t seem to be the right size. There are holes, but there doesn’t seem to be anything behind them to screw into; I guess I just need to find screws that are big enough.
Comment by teofilo — October 24, 2006 @ 1:43 am
Duct tape works well.
Comment by The Modesto Kid — October 24, 2006 @ 9:21 am
Also: There are holes, but there doesn’t seem to be anything behind them to screw into — this is usually an indication that nuts / bolt pairs are called for rather than screws.
Comment by The Modesto Kid — October 24, 2006 @ 9:25 am
Good call. I’ll pick some up tomorrow.
Comment by teofilo — October 24, 2006 @ 7:32 pm
I did what Becks did, using I guess self-tapping screws and bolts. (Oh, wait, you already have holes, so you don’t need the self-tapping screws.)
Comment by Matt Weiner — October 26, 2006 @ 9:39 am
Yeah, I put it on with bolts; worked like a charm. Thanks, internets!
Comment by teofilo — October 26, 2006 @ 6:04 pm