My bumper has prefab holes in the rubber spaced, recessed and just beggin for my license plate to be mounted there.

However, there's no room for a nut. Right now I'm using draw ties - but the bumper is in my basement, so it's not too cheesy.

What am I missing to do it right?

Thanks,
T

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'82 240D, 215,000 +
Classic White, Regenbogen

never paid any attention to a 240 plate but doesnt it mount on the rear of the trunk like all the other models?

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Assuming you are talking about the front, you are missing the bracket that bolts under the bumper and holds the plate.

I've been wondering about that too. The rubber strip with the licensed shaped recess seems totally separate from the shin scraping bracket that bolts under the bumper.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

It is separate, but the two holes (more or less) line up with the upper license plate mounting screws when its aligned correctly.

I have the bracket. But the thing is crude. And shin scraping is right.

I think I'll figure out some other method. Preferably one that uses that recess to its potential.

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'82 240D, 215,000 +
Classic White, Regenbogen