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Subject:Re: License plate moutings
From:Gerald Masar
Date:Sat, 5 Jul 2003 10:47:41 -0700

I could be wrong, but I don't think the '88 and later fiberglass front bumper had any
holes or bracket. My '90 Westy just had the front plate screwed to the bumper. Now
that I live where no front plate is required, the holes are just filled with black
trim screws.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "VWNut Hawk" <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 10:12 AM
Subject: License plate moutings

> Is there a source for the orginal 84 type front license plate bracket?
> It's shaped like an "I" on it's side.
>
> Also on my 88, the front bumper is fiberglass and none of the existing
> holes line up.
> I wonder what that is all about.  Was there a bracket there too?
>
> All of the back brackets seem to hold up but I need two fronts and
> something for the 88.
> I want to avoid drilling more holes if I can help it.
>
> Thanks.