Rear License Plate Handle
12-15-2004, 01:30 PM
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Rear License Plate Handle
I saw a thirdgen with a small plastic tab to grab to pull the rear license plate down.
Is this a factory item?
If so, anyone have one for sale or know where I can get one?
Anyone have photo of one?
Thanks.
Is this a factory item?
If so, anyone have one for sale or know where I can get one?
Anyone have photo of one?
Thanks.
12-15-2004, 05:55 PM
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Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.23
I had one on my 85 Z28, but didn't have one on my 87 Iroc. So I don't know if they were on all years.
12-16-2004, 07:00 AM
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Car: 1989 Formy droptop/88 Deville
Engine: L98 350 TPI
Transmission: factory RWD, WS6 susp
What's the use? I recall old GM cars hiding the tank filler behind the plate, as humorized in National Lampoon's Vacation and found on the 1980 Cadillacs
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12-16-2004, 07:34 AM
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Originally posted by Bill Speed
What's the use? I recall old GM cars hiding the tank filler behind the plate, as humorized in National Lampoon's Vacation and found on the 1980 Cadillacs
Bill
What's the use? I recall old GM cars hiding the tank filler behind the plate, as humorized in National Lampoon's Vacation and found on the 1980 Cadillacs
Bill
12-16-2004, 07:40 AM
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Car: 1989 Formy droptop/88 Deville
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Kinda the stupid question, but I've owned a convertible Bird so I was assuming the filler on the rear quarter for both cars...also I don't have a hatch 
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12-17-2004, 09:40 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
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Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Originally posted by Bill Speed
I was assuming the filler on the rear quarter for both cars
I was assuming the filler on the rear quarter for both cars
12-17-2004, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by Bill Speed
Kinda the stupid question, but I've owned a convertible Bird so I was assuming the filler on the rear quarter for both cars...also I don't have a hatch
Kinda the stupid question, but I've owned a convertible Bird so I was assuming the filler on the rear quarter for both cars...also I don't have a hatch
i never think about the convertible .....
12-18-2004, 07:11 AM
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There was a (CHEAP) plastic tab to pull the plate down to access the hatch lock. But like I said, GM's CHEAP plastic was not very durable and mine broke off the first year I owned my car. So you can say it was standard untill they broke off.
12-21-2004, 06:31 PM
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Car: 88 Sport convertible
Engine: 305TBI
Transmission: AUTO
Axle/Gears: 3.42 rear end
Neither one of my 88 convertibles have one and don't see where it has broken off.....
12-21-2004, 06:37 PM
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Car: 87 IROC
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Maybe it just came on cars without power hatch release...with the thinking that you would be going there more often
just a thought...
Later
Steve
just a thought...
Later
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12-21-2004, 06:37 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by dual_88s
Neither one of my 88 convertibles have one and don't see where it has broken off..... [/QUO
When the pull tab breaks off it leaves no indication that one was even there. Just another of GM's cheap plastic parts.
Neither one of my 88 convertibles have one and don't see where it has broken off..... [/QUO
When the pull tab breaks off it leaves no indication that one was even there. Just another of GM's cheap plastic parts.
12-22-2004, 06:24 AM
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Car: 1989 Formy droptop/88 Deville
Engine: L98 350 TPI
Transmission: factory RWD, WS6 susp
Looks the same as the old flip down plate gas doors. I'm aware of those to be sure. ine had worked fine but they were on the small size, that's the biggest complaint
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12-23-2004, 12:34 AM
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Okay for the guys who have a tab:
[list=1][*]Do you have a pull tab *and* the stay-down license plate bracket?
[*]Or do you have a pull tab and the always-sprung closed plate bracket?[/list=1]
I noticed the absence of a tab on the Camaro plate holders I've installed on my g-bodies (for the stay-down function.) So I added the tab to the stay-down bracket and have the best of both worlds
[list=1][*]Do you have a pull tab *and* the stay-down license plate bracket?
[*]Or do you have a pull tab and the always-sprung closed plate bracket?[/list=1]
I noticed the absence of a tab on the Camaro plate holders I've installed on my g-bodies (for the stay-down function.) So I added the tab to the stay-down bracket and have the best of both worlds
12-23-2004, 06:44 AM
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Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 305 (LG4)
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS
Originally posted by jmd
Okay for the guys who have a tab:
[list=1][*]Do you have a pull tab *and* the stay-down license plate bracket?
[*]Or do you have a pull tab and the always-sprung closed plate bracket?[/list=1]
I noticed the absence of a tab on the Camaro plate holders I've installed on my g-bodies (for the stay-down function.) So I added the tab to the stay-down bracket and have the best of both worlds
Okay for the guys who have a tab:
[list=1][*]Do you have a pull tab *and* the stay-down license plate bracket?
[*]Or do you have a pull tab and the always-sprung closed plate bracket?[/list=1]
I noticed the absence of a tab on the Camaro plate holders I've installed on my g-bodies (for the stay-down function.) So I added the tab to the stay-down bracket and have the best of both worlds
does that answer the question?
12-23-2004, 08:14 AM
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I have the over-center spring, can't recall which side it's on.... it pulls itself closed, but once it's open past about halfway, it pulls itself open and holds itself there.
12-23-2004, 08:38 AM
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Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 305 (LG4)
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS
Originally posted by RB83L69
I have the over-center spring, can't recall which side it's on.... it pulls itself closed, but once it's open past about halfway, it pulls itself open and holds itself there.
I have the over-center spring, can't recall which side it's on.... it pulls itself closed, but once it's open past about halfway, it pulls itself open and holds itself there.
That is what I have as well.
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