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Oct 19, 2011 | 09:50 PM

hynd5224

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License Plate Light

Ok, I've searched these forums and others for a while and have yet to find a bumper like mine. I know that there were so many dealer bumpers out there for these trucks that i might be out of luck, but I thought i'd see what you guys have to say.

Pics of the bumper should be attached, I'm looking for the light for the license plate for this bumper. If no one can come up with anything i'll probably just make one....

Thanks!

Charlie

Oct 20, 2011 | 04:37 AM

jowilker

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Welcome to FTE Charlie, I don't want to come across as being a smart A, but go ahead and get your tools out. Parts houses, Walmart all have good selections of lights that you can use. You can do it.

John

Oct 20, 2011 | 07:45 AM

tmcalavy

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Ditto on what Joe says...you can get a "can" license plate from any auto parts store for about $6. Drill three holes, attach and hook the wire to your wire loom behind the bumper. My bumper is just like yours and I put mine just to the left of the license plate.

Oct 20, 2011 | 09:09 AM

NumberDummy

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Ford did not offer step bumpers until 1967.

Here on the West Coast, most aftermarket step bumpers were made by the Fey Bumper Co., and even though Ford introduced their own in 1967, Fey had the market "sewn up" for many years.

Fey gave the dealers a rack that held 7 different types of step bumpers. Dealers placed the rack in their showrooms so potential customers could see all the various types.

Oct 20, 2011 | 01:22 PM

hynd5224

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The truck had what i believe was a ford step bumper on it when i got it (the one with the two round license plate lights and the license plate located in the middle) but someone previous to me had worked it over a bit and this bumper was free (just my price!).

I thought i'd end up making or modifying a light.... guess i'll try to find one that at least shines the right direction. Oh and John, you didn't come across as a smart A

tmcalavy, to the left huh? hmm that does look like a pretty good spot for it...

Thanks for the help,

Charlie

Oct 21, 2011 | 08:09 PM

hynd5224

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For anybody else that comes across this and has the same question... this is what I ended up doing:

Bought a $10 Light from Carquest and mounted it to the left of the plate, it may not shine the best, but its legal!

Maybe one of these days i'll fold down that tab in front of the plate and buy a metal light...