Question Cover and Front Lic Plate Bracket

[Bo Doodley]

Just took delivery of my 2019 GS convertible. Would appreciate advice on a) where to get a good front plate holder to replace the factory one and b) where to go for a decent car cover. All tips would be appreciated.

 

[ddgermann]

There are quite a few around but these 2 types seem to be popular.

14-19 Front Factory License Plate Holder Aero Panel (ND) | Corvette Central

Some guys like these holders.
Corvette Front License Plate Mount, "Show & Go", with Remote, 2014-2017

You can find a cover at any Corvette parts place (like above) or even Canadian tire probably. I went with the factory GM indoor cover as it fits perfect and has a very soft lining. Pricey ya but it's my Corvette so for me its worth it.

Derek

 

[Bo Doodley]

There are quite a few around but these 2 types seem to be popular.

14-19 Front Factory License Plate Holder Aero Panel (ND) | Corvette Central

Some guys like these holders.
Corvette Front License Plate Mount, "Show & Go", with Remote, 2014-2017

You can find a cover at any Corvette parts place (like above) or even Canadian tire probably. I went with the factory GM indoor cover as it fits perfect and has a very soft lining. Pricey ya but it's my Corvette so for me its worth it.

Derek

Thanks very much Derek. I will follow up on your suggestions. That license plate holder that came with the car really bothers me as it will definitely cause a paint problem over time. Thanks again.

Brian

 

[Bo Doodley]

Thanks very much Derek. I will follow up on your suggestions. That license plate holder that came with the car really bothers me as it will definitely cause a paint problem over time. Thanks again.

Brian

 

[dyoung]

Bo,,,Is your plate holder mounted to the nose at the top of the grill? You should have also received the aero plate holder with your car that is mentioned in ddgermann's post #2. I got this holder from Top Flight Reproductions in Maine..A well made product easy to order and comes in the regular

mail. The 2nd picture is the aero plate holder..

 

[Bo Doodley]

Bo,,,Is your plate holder mounted to the nose at the top of the grill? You should have also received the aero plate holder with your car that is mentioned in ddgermann's post #2. I got this holder from Top Flight Reproductions in Maine..A well made product easy to order and comes in the regular View attachment 17598View attachment 17599mail. The 2nd picture is the aero plate holder..

 

[Bo Doodley]

Thanks DYoung. Yes my plate holder is mounted to the nose at the top of the grill. I really don't want that holder touching any painted surface, which it is now. I also have the aero plate holder, but I don't want to use that with bending the plate, as I want to have a transparent cover over the plate. I like your option 1 and am going to look in to that. Thanks for your response. I have a friend in Sidney - owns a 55 Chev convertible with a continental kit. You may have seen it around town - a good friend of mine. Thanks again for replying. Brian

 

[Bo Doodley]

Thanks DYoung. Yes my plate holder is mounted to the nose at the top of the grill. I really don't want that holder touching any painted surface, which it is now. I also have the aero plate holder, but I don't want to use that with bending the plate, as I want to have a transparent cover over the plate. I like your option 1 and am going to look in to that. Thanks for your response. I have a friend in Sidney - owns a 55 Chev convertible with a continental kit. You may have seen it around town - a good friend of mine. Thanks again for replying. Brian

 

[Late Life Crisis]

Bo Doodley......I have a 2019 Stingray LT1. When my wife and sons gave me the car, they had directed the dealer on delivery "don't put the front licence plate on it", since they thought that mounting the bracket would entail drilling holes in the body. With the car under the rear hatch was an "aero-style" front plate holder with insert plastic bushings supplied separately. I popped off the "Corvette" plaque from the licence plate bracket, mounted up the frame with the plastic bushings which when tightened extended fingers on the rad side of the grill and secured it. Then mounted up my plate (damn you, Ontario! Why do you really need a front plate?) on the flat surface with a front transparent plate cover which fit nicely inside the flat area of the mounted bracket assembly. Don't be afraid to take off the Corvette plaque, it comes off easily, leaving a wide/flat surface to secure the licence plate.

LLC

 

[dyoung]

The Top Flight product has the same curve as the aero plate. Looks like the show and go is flat, but it says it won't fit ZO6 which has the same nose as GS. Another one to look at is Sto and Show from Big Mikes Performance Parts. It's bracket comes out under the splitter making the car even lower..We have a # of 55,s around here. Will watch out for him..Doug.

 

[smackYYZ]

I also told the dealer to not install the front plate holder, and installed the Aero as soon as I got home from the dealer along with the extended mud guards.

You could use the Aero, and if you want to use a plate cover, maybe you can use a heat gun and soften it enough to bend it to match the bent plate.

 

[G-ForceJunkie]

Note the C7 aero plate is not the same for the Stingrays as it is for the GS. I put a GS grille in my Z51, and I used the GS aero plate mount - there is no aftermarket mount that looks better, in my opinion.

 

[tyho]

I used zip ties to tie my plate to the front z06 type grill. I bent the plate a bit to follow the curve of the grill. 4 years later and all good.

 

[Jeremiad]

What do you need a front plate for?

If they have to turn around and catch up to you to tell you that you're doing something wrong, you are in the wrong gear.

 

[Crinks]

Thanks for the question on front plate holder, I also hate the stock one and will look at these options. For covers, I ordered the indoor GM factory cover, fits like a glove!

 

[DavidWG]

I have played around with several optional plate holders for my 2017 GS and I am now back to the original Aero holder that came with the GS - not the one the dealers like to mount, the one that comes as extra in a plastic bag. I also added a smoked plastic cover sold by crappy tire. I used a heat gun to get the plastic frame and cover to bend a little and then left the car in the direct sun one day and tightened the fasteners a bit every hour or so. The assembly gradually bent to conform to the GS grill just fine.

 

[2015c7]

Thanks DYoung. Yes my plate holder is mounted to the nose at the top of the grill. I really don't want that holder touching any painted surface, which it is now. I also have the aero plate holder, but I don't want to use that with bending the plate, as I want to have a transparent cover over the plate. I like your option 1 and am going to look in to that. Thanks for your response. I have a friend in Sidney - owns a 55 Chev convertible with a continental kit. You may have seen it around town - a good friend of mine. Thanks again for replying. Brian

I use the aero plate holder, no problem with the very small radius bend . The licence plate and clear plexi glass cover ( Cdn Tire) fit just fine .

 

[MuskokaMac]

Thank you everyone for the timely tip on the aero plate holder. I only have 500 km on my GS so the damage hadn't happened to the paint on the front bumper yet. I installed the aero plate holder yesterday, worked out great & looks far better. Thank you

 

[Bo Doodley]

I use the aero plate holder, no problem with the very small radius bend . The licence plate and clear plexi glass cover ( Cdn Tire) fit just fine .

Thanks. I ended up doing exactly as you did. No problems - everything just fine. Thanks again. Brian

 

[Bo Doodley]

Thanks. I ended up doing exactly as you did. No problems - everything just fine. Thanks again. Brian