Mustang Flip Down License Plate Holder - Manual (79-16 All)

Flip Down License Plate Holder - Manual (79-16 All)

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Features

Great for Customized Mustangs
Hides Front License Plate
Fits All Mustangs

Description

Great Custom Touch. Lets face it a front license plate is a big eyesore on any Mustang at a car show, but what if there was a way to hide it at a show and have it reappear when you're ready to go? Well now you can with the Flip Down License Plate Holder from AmericanMuscle.

Manually Operated. The Flip Down License Plate Holder installs under your bumper so that you can slide your license plate down under the front bumper for a clean sleek show winning appearance. And when you're ready to go back on the roads you can slide your license back out to return it to it's original upright position for everyone to see.

Application. This Manual Flip Down License Plate Holder is designed to fit on all year Ford Mustangs with it's universal mounting kit. Intended for show use only.

Note: Not compatible with the CS/Boss Front Fascia with Splitter, Roush Body Kit, 03-04 Cobra Chin Spoiler or Mach 1 Chin Spoilers.

Fitment: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Details

What's in the Box

Hardware included:

(1) One polymer transport plate
(4) Four zinc machine screws
(3) Three rubber expanding nuts
(3) Three washers
(3) Three tapping screws
(2) Two rubber stick pads
(1) One 12 inch hanger bracket
(3) Three flat nuts
(1) One 3/8 phillips truss
(1) One 10-32 nut

Installation Info

Installation Time: (approx) 30 Minutes

Difficulty Level:Simple installation for anyone

Installation Guides:

Customer Submitted:
How to Install a Flip Down License Plate Holder - Manual on Your 1979-2012 Mustang

Will it fit my Mustang?

Boss 302 - 12, 13
Foxbody - 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93
Mach 1 - 03, 04
V6 - 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Bullitt - 01, 08, 09
Cobra - 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 01, 03, 04
GT - 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
GT500 - 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
EcoBoost - 15, 16
GT350 - 16

Not compatible with the CS/Boss Front Fascia with Splitter, Roush Body Kit, 03-04 Cobra Chin Spoiler or Mach 1 Chin Spoilers.

Most Helpful Reviews

5/5

Did you know you don't have a license plate on the front of your vehicle?

Every true mustang enthusiast knows that a front license plate ruins the steaming sexuality of our cars. How could you possibly love "8LT BFQ" standing out like a sore thumb on the front of your insanely ... customized beast? Some may ask why not get a personal plate? If we think about it for a minute its like having an extremely hot naked woman hold up a license plate in front of her...you get the point. This product allows you to hide the ugly scar your car is otherwise burdened with, and still be street legal. If that doesn't convince you to buy this product, there is also the feeling like being the bad ass Jason Statham from "The transporter" with your own mechanized flip down license plate. Still not convinced? How about it only takes a few (well worth it) minutes to install? Lets do a quick recap, Hot Chick, Mustang, You're a Badass in just a few minutes.

Helpful (26)

5/5

Great fit

I drive a 2007 Shelby GT and had never put the plate to the front of my car until now. The flip Down holder made it easy everything you need was in the package and I put it on in about 15 min. This product ... is Great would recommend it to all even my Ford Dealer is going to look in to it.

Helpful (7)

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Overall Rating

4.4 out of 5 stars

Videos (1)

Hey I’m Justin with AmericanMuscle.com and I’m checking out these flip down license plate holders, available either motorized or manually operated, fitting all 79 and newer Mustangs. If you live in one of the many states that burden your ride with the unsightly front license plate, I totally feel your pain, not only is it not very attractive, but it also forces you to drill holes into your front bumper cover which is never a good thing. This flip down license plate holder is a great way to hide that front plate whenever you’re at a car show or your next spy mission, and is available in 2 different options: a motorized version that operates with the simple touch of a button, or a more budget friendly manual version. Both options mount to the underside of the front bumper but ultimately it’s up to you to decide where you’d like to place the kit. As you can see on our 2013 GT behind me we had the kit installed dead center on our front bumper. I have seen some of our customers install it on either the left or right side which does look good as well. Depending on which option you decide to go with your install time may vary slightly, for instance the manual version requires no wiring whatsoever, therefore you can expect to get that one done in about 30 minutes, on the other hand the motorized version does require a small amount of wiring in addition to the small work needing to be done underneath the car, therefore you can expect to spend about an hour on that one. Either way, if you should need any help whatsoever, you can always reference the detailed instructions on this product page. Even though Johnny Law may require a front plate in your state doesn’t mean you have to display it all the time, right? Well, if you’re looking for a cool way to hide that front plate at your next show, be sure to check out one of these flip down licence plate holders right here at AmericanMuscle.com View Full Transcript

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Works at track days? Hello, I was just wondering if the license plate would stay secure on this holder during a track event.

Foster Year: 2012 Model: V6

The license plate secures to the holder just like any other. This holder needs to be rated for highway use, so I see no reason why it wouldn't hold tight for a track event. Just stay out of the gravel pit and you'll be fine!

Brazen11 Year: 2002 Model: GT Top 500 Contributor

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The plate has slots for 4 screws that are designed to screw into the plastic fascia, coarse thread machine screw. If you were to substitute appropriate sized bolts with nuts and a lock washer or similar locking nuts on the back side, it would hold.

Beviking Year: 2012 Model: GT Top 1000 Contributor

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Why not? They are bolted on! I do have one suggestion, use some kind of thread lock, (loc-tite) or something similiar just to keep the bolts & nuts tight.

Jaayee2 Year: 2003 Model: V6 Top 10 Contributor

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Will this still work with a Chin Spoiler on a '00 GT?

spokanestang Year: 2000 Model: GT

Well I have a 2001 GT with a 03-04 Cobra bumper cover with a chin spoiler n I had to modifi a small plastic box almost the size of the chin spoiler behind the chin spoiler on the driver side by the foglight n screw it in n it looks great n my car is lowered an 1"1/2 no problems yet.

loustang Year: 2001 Model: GT

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Can I use this for a 2014 Shelby GT500?

69Roadrunner Year: 2014 Model: GT500

This is really a generic setup. It'll fit anything it's just a matter of finding a spot underneath to attach the mounting part to. I was able to reach up in my bumper to use the flat locking nuts, really solid install. There's 2 other hardware options it includes. It would be a hard to find a car that it WOULDNT work on.

Bbowl Year: 2011 Model: GT

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Overall Rating

4.4

out of 5 stars

Installation Time:Less than 1 Hour

Installation Cost:0-$100

Fit 4.091743 4.1
Appearance 4.564815 4.6
Bang For Your Buck 4.314815 4.3

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5/5
October 14, 2010

Did you know you don't have a license plate on the front of your vehicle?

Every true mustang enthusiast knows that a front license plate ruins the steaming sexuality of our cars. How could you possibly love "8LT BFQ" standing out like a sore thumb on the front of your insanely customized beast? Some may ask why not get a personal plate? If we think about it for a minute its like having an extremely hot naked woman hold up a license plate in front of her...you get the point. This product allows you to hide the ugly scar your car is otherwise burdened with, and still be street legal. If that doesn't convince you to buy this product, there is also the feeling like being the bad ass Jason Statham from "The transporter" with your own mechanized flip down license plate. Still not convinced? How about it only takes a few (well worth it) minutes to install? Lets do a quick recap, Hot Chick, Mustang, You're a Badass in just a few minutes.

Austin Santoro

Driving Style: Daily Driver

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5/5
April 22, 2010

Great fit

I drive a 2007 Shelby GT and had never put the plate to the front of my car until now. The flip Down holder made it easy everything you need was in the package and I put it on in about 15 min. This product is Great would recommend it to all even my Ford Dealer is going to look in to it.

Bob

Year: 2007 Model: GT

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4/5
November 24, 2011

Not for Mach 1's

I would have given it 5 stars except it doesnt fit 03-04 mach 1. Wish the website would have recognized that fact, otherwise I wouldnt have bought it.

Mach1

Year: 2003 Model: Mach 1

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- Appearance 4
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- Bang for your Buck 4
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5/5
April 06, 2011

Mustang Flip Down Plate

This is an awesome and versatile product. Just got my bumper done and i didnt want to drill holes in it. The license plate holder was the perfect solution.

Kevin T

Year: 1999 Model: GT Driving Style: Daily Driver

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1/5
August 23, 2011

not so good

I have a 2012 V6, Mustang Club of America package car. This holder requires either cutting the air dam or using it in the flipped up mode only. It\'s a one size fits all item that does not fit on my 2012. wasted my money on this one!

Dan

Year: 2012 Model: V6 Driving Style: Street / Strip

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5/5
October 14, 2010

Flip Down Holder

The Flip Down License Plate Holder is a great product because being from Maryland you are required to have a license plate on both the front and back of the vehicle. Instead of drilling holes in the front bumper of my Mustang I chose to go with the flip down holder. Its a great product thats easy to install and also doesn't hurt the body of your Mustang that can be seen. If I am driving through Maryland and need to have my license plate seen its there but if I am going to a show or driving in another state and don't want the license plate to be seen to take away from the car I just flip it down and slide it back under the bumper. This def. a great product for your Mustang if your thinking about buying one.

Sean Shehan

Driving Style: Daily Driver

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5/5
April 01, 2011

Great flip down plate for my 2012 Boss

Perfect fitment for 2012 Boss Mustang. Does not block cooling airflow when installed in center of facia. One problem on installation was the rubber expanding nuts; they pull out, so I had to use the washer head screws on the front attachment points as well as the rear single slot.

Charlie

Year: 2012 Model: Other Driving Style: Street / Strip

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5/5

Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

November 09, 2013

Best option without drilling holes

Install was a snap with this one. The kit includes everything you'll need to complete the project. Just drill 3 holes in the bottom of the bumper and you're good to go. A small amount of the mounting bracket is visible when the plate is stowed. If you have a v-shaped front, I would recommend installing the plate holder off to the side. The plate hangs a bit low - under 8 inches.

MrBad

Year: 2005 Model: GT Driving Style: Street / Strip 'Stangs I have owned: 2 Denver, CO

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- Fit 5
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- Appearance 5
  5
- Bang for your Buck 5
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3/5
July 24, 2011

Does not fit 2011 V6 without some cutting

On the 2011 V6, there is a plastic lip below painted bumper that impedes this license from being flush with the front bumper unless you cut into it. Thankfully, I actually had my local Ford dealership install this for me, and they did a fantastic job. But, beware if you have this body style, because you will either have it sticking out about 3"... or you'll have to cut that black plastic lip to make it flush. Still, it was better than drilling holes into the front of my bumper.

Erika

Year: 2011 Model: V6 Driving Style: Daily Driver

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3/5

Installation Time: Afternoon

January 18, 2016

More labor than expected (2016 V6)

Allow me to preface this by saying that I am a college professor with minimal labor skills -- so my review is based on what my mechanic told me. I have a 2016 Mustang (V6) and below the car (where the bracket is supposed to attach), there is a rubber guard. In order for the bracket to attach, a piece of the guard needed to be removed -- roughly the width of the license plate so it can move seamlessly when "hidden" below the bumper. Furthermore, the body-shop specialist mentioned that since the attachment would be screwed onto a plastic plate, he questioned if the bracket would stay on for along period of time, particularly after the rigors of weather and freeway driving. His expert opinion: "I can install it, but I would not recommend it." Luckily, American Muscle has excellent customer support: They gave me a refund number and I have mailed it back (unfortunately we pay for shipping in which American Muscle offers a $10 UPS option). Great service, I just thought the extra labor defeated the purpose of the "no drill" concept. For now, I'll take my chances with just a back license plate in California.

ProfessorKel

Year: 2016 Model: V6 Driving Style: Daily Driver 'Stangs I have owned: 1 Northern California

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- Appearance 3
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