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brucebodyman  Forum Newbie Posts: 5 Reg: 04-23-12	04-25-12 07:04 PM - Post#2219154     Any body know how the licence plate panels mount to the bumpers on 64 impala. Any pics would be great
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ARKAR  Contributor Posts: 433 Loc: Arkansas Reg: 01-26-09	04-25-12 08:08 PM - Post#2219174         In response to brucebodyman If you mean the aluminum panels, they use clips that need to be inserted into the holes of the panel and bumper and then squeezed with a set of pliers to make them expand and hold the panel in place. Keith
dcairns  "2nd Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts: 1195 Loc: Orange CA Reg: 11-07-03	04-25-12 08:28 PM - Post#2219183         In response to ARKAR As I recall the rear plate needs some special nuts since you can't get to the back side to use a standard nut, like you can in the front. It is called a Cage Nut. It is the clip on spring metal type with a nut or threaded part to it. Usually black oxide in color. Should be able to pick them up at any auto parts store. Looks something like this. - Dave 1964 Impala 4 door sedan My Impala Restoration Blog
brucebodyman  Forum Newbie Posts: 5 Reg: 04-23-12	04-25-12 08:31 PM - Post#2219184         In response to ARKAR I have those aluminum clips just wasn't sure how to use them. I figured the had to be expanded somehow
dcairns  "2nd Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts: 1195 Loc: Orange CA Reg: 11-07-03	04-26-12 05:55 AM - Post#2219274         In response to brucebodyman Oh, you want to install the whole panel, not the plate. Arkar is correct. I seem to recall there are instructions and a line drawing in the shop manual. - Dave 1964 Impala 4 door sedan My Impala Restoration Blog
mpris  Gold Supporting Member Posts: 140 Loc: Concord, N. C. USA Reg: 01-26-02	04-26-12 08:07 AM - Post#2219302         In response to brucebodyman Attachment: tag_mount__Medium_.jpg (55.5 KB) 1 View(s) Attachment: tag_mount3__Medium_.jpg (89.68 KB) 3 View(s) Attachment: tag_mount2__Medium_.jpg (125.26 KB) 1 View(s) Attachment: IMG_8275__Medium_.JPG (105.64 KB) 1 View(s) Rear bumper pics. Poocho
ARKAR  Contributor Posts: 433 Loc: Arkansas Reg: 01-26-09	04-26-12 09:05 AM - Post#2219323         In response to mpris My '64 rear bumper: You can see that some of mine are missing. The clips: http://www.impalas.com/bumpers-bumper-guards /1962-1964-impala-license -panel-retainer-clips-eac h/lpc.html My front and rear bumpers and the bumpers on my Dad's '64 use the same clips. Keith Edited by ARKAR on 04-26-12 09:05 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
brucebodyman  Forum Newbie Posts: 5 Reg: 04-23-12	04-26-12 09:36 AM - Post#2219330         In response to ARKAR Thanks everybody I got them attached
mpris  Gold Supporting Member Posts: 140 Loc: Concord, N. C. USA Reg: 01-26-02	04-26-12 10:18 AM - Post#2219338         In response to ARKAR I just took my original rear bumper apart and I have never seen any clips like the ones shown from Impala Bob's. Poocho
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