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Old 04-29-2013 | 01:00 PM
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Flip down plate holder?

Just installed the hitch on my wifes clubbie... she does not want to have to use a screwdriver every time...

i just spent 30 min searching for that real trick flip down plate holder... and did not find it, thats why im posting!

anyone help me???
 
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Old 04-29-2013 | 02:37 PM
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Who installed your hitch if you don't mind me asking?
 
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Old 04-29-2013 | 02:44 PM
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can you be a little more descriptive of what you're looking for?
 
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Old 04-29-2013 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by psichick
can you be a little more descriptive of what you're looking for?
Seems like NAM member "copywriter" (or something similar) installed his license plate in a spring-loaded frame to allow it to be folded up to expose the hitch receiver.
 
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Old 04-29-2013 | 06:59 PM
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Old 04-29-2013 | 08:16 PM
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Take a look at the following.

 
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Old 04-29-2013 | 08:37 PM
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that's pretty awesome
 
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Old 04-29-2013 | 08:58 PM
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I didn't make the video. Just providing the link. I agree it is very well conceived
 
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Old 04-30-2013 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rigormootis
Who installed your hitch if you don't mind me asking?
ME. I installed it. took me about 2 hours all together.

no, its neither of those, it was a frame that is sold through a mini retailer...

starts as normal, then l//l <--- cantilevers down parallel to the car
 
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Old 04-30-2013 | 02:29 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fold-Down-License-Plate-Holder-Flip-Bracket-Roll-Pan-Steel-Spring-Loaded-514-/121057523229?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2f97361d&vxp=mtr
 
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Old 04-30-2013 | 02:40 PM
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Old 05-01-2013 | 10:29 AM
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ack... still not it... still reading threads trying to find the awesum one i saw...
 
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