I had a good conversation with one of our sheriffs the other night in the emergency room. As a general surgeon in a small town I interact with these guys a lot. In the eyes of the law in Oregon every car, regardless of vintage, must have a front and rear plate. Out of respect for the badge I acquiesce...

I modified this obsolete hood thingy...



and made some brackets ...



powder coated with misty lava from Prismatic Powders



Good enough for me