guitar

Looking for the best license plate holder for my new GT Mustang.

Tony Alonso

There are several products available with different places where the plate is positioned. I chose Craig's Custom Bracket because the plate is on front center where the stock holder mounts. It requires no drilling. The plate and bracket come off easily with a thumb screw.

MuddyLX

You talking front or rear?

guitar

Front.

MuddyLX

Ahh, ok. No need for them here. Have seen several threads about no drill front plate mounts. Don't have a link but know they are out there.

KStev

I went with the sto-n-sho front plate mount. It requires 1 hole to be drilled on the underside, and then uses 2 factory holes. There was another that I looked at that is mentioned here somewhere, but it is mounted with double sided 3M tape and I just do not want the bracket taped on. I know the tape is strong enough to hold it, but I just do not want to tape something to the painted surface.

hschade

Got mine through amazon.

edwin smith

The problem is the stock front bracket is black and unless you have a black car, the bracket jumps out at you. I used some plastic spray paint to paint the bracket same color as car and it blends in much better and is a low cost fix. Yes,you still have a hole in your bumper but if you live in a state that requires a front plate, whats the problem? I did not put mine on until I was stopped for no plate which was within two weeks of getting my car

Tony Alonso

These are photos of Craig's bracket (www.ccmustangbrackets.com)

SD CALSPCL

I also used the Craigs Bracket. As far as being put on a painted surface, it is under the front bumper cover, just below the license plate mounting holes. This places it higher on the car then the other brackets and allows for better road/driveway clearance, in my opinion.

I have had it on for a month and no problems so far. Just remember to clean, clean and follow the directions for installation. I used a hair dryer to heat the car and the tape prior to install.

If you have holes in your bumper cover, as i did, go to Lowes or Ace Hardware and pick up two ⅝" plugs. Use touch up paint to match your car. Let dry 24 hours, clear coat, let dry 24 hours and install. They look like sensors, so they are good to go for shows.

elfiero

Add me to the list of Craig's bracket lovers- followed the directions to the letter with perfect results.

KStev

Knowing my luck, I will not even make it home from the dealership before I get stopped.

Both brackets should work fine, and Craig's would be a much better option for me seeing as it will be a daily driver. The Sto-n-show was the first I found and ordered, but the snow will turn it into a plow. I may have to get a Craig's for winter reasons and return the other.

Darn you for pointing that out, and thank you also. I never took that into account, and can just imaging scraping the thing every time I pull into work. You have swayed my vote for the bracket.

hschade

I understand the clearance concerns.

Installed my Sto-N-Sho bracket last night.
I don't think it is going to make a difference.

KStev

That really does not look that bad. I ordered the Craig's but did not return the Sto-N-Sho. I may just hold onto both of them once the new one comes in and do some easy "testing" in the areas I am worried about. Since it is a common area for me to go with the areas, I will make sure I am safe before deciding though.

Salguod

Hi, all. Noticed thread and had a question. Sorry to be late-arriving. If the vehicle is being delivered to a state that requires a front plate, is the bracket installed by the factory? Or does the dealer install as part of prep?

I had assumed the latter and told my dealer to not install the bracket (when the car is delivered). I like the concept of the sho n sto, but I really have a hard time with smacking those concrete barriers that fit just under my older mustangs plastic bumper and s-c-r-a-p-i-n-g back out after I realize it. If I did that, I think I would ram the sho n sto right through the baffle. I don't trust myself on that. So I think I would choose the Craig's unit. Thanks for the good descriptions and pics.

KStev

The front plate mounts are dealer installed for states that require a front plate. I did the same thing and told my salesperson 2 times already that they are not to put the front mount on or and stickers. Currently holding onto both the Sto-n-sho and craig's bracket to decide which to use when I do take delivery so I can evaluate my situations and decide from there.

Salguod

Thanks, KStev. Yes. I also told dealer by email about stickers and bracket but I have the feeling I will have to keep repeating it. I am going in there to next week to be sure.

KStev

The sticker will not bother me as much as the holes in the front bumper, as long as I get it off before it sets in. I know they require a plate on the front here in MN, and I will put it on only because of that, but not with the factory mount.

guitar

I have just ordered a "Sto & Show" from CJ Pony for my 2015 GT Mustang. All things considered I thought it suited my purposes best.

hschade

My salesman thought the same thing about the front bracket, and after reading here told him no, and he double checked and found out that the factory does NOT install them.

I understand the worry about scraping on the concrete barriers too. But I'm more worried about my car rather than the plate holder. I'm still ending up about 8 inches away from the curb still. Better than the foot it was the first week I had it.

And the bracket and plate still look good.