Brian,
There is a better way. Alas, it's not as easy as using sheet metal
screws, but the result is better.
Originally, there were little "Z" -shaped brackets that hung from
bolts in the back side of the bumper. These were about two inches long,
and held a horizontal plate under and parallel to the bumper. You may be
able to see the holes if you use a flashlight.
But you (at least I found that I needed to) will need remove the
bumper in order to have to the holes in the back of the bumper. Once
it's off the car, you can see what you need to make, from DIY
hardware-store aluminium, and the job is 3/4 done.
Bob
On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:11:28 -0500 "Brian Lundgren"
<elco506@austin.rr.com> writes:
> I recently brought a rubber bumper to TX. There wasa no license
> plate holder
> on the front bumper, so I bought one to install. Planned on
> drilling holes in
> the bumper, but the steel part of the bumper is like a tube - can't
> get a nut
> on the screws? Thinking of using sheet metal screws unless someone
> has a
> better idea???? Thanks...............
>
> Brian R. Lundgren, V.P.
> Elgin Cotton Oil Mill, Inc.
> P. O. Box 506
> Elgin, TX 78621
> 512.285.3933
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