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Dtimot8

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American License plate bolts ??
« on: December 30, 2011, 03:27:48 PM »
Does any one know the size of the bolts/machines screws that fits the US license plate holes?
M5's to small M6's to big
if i'm being dumb tell me so but suggest a solution
Thanks
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classicjeep

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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2011, 03:29:43 PM »
Try 1/4  UNF or UNC ?
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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 09:08:29 PM »
If M6 is too big 1/4" will be far too big at another 0.35 mm wider diameter.

Try and find some 12-24 (UNC) or 12-28 (UNF) threaded bolts. It's the next size down from 1/4" - just checked it's 5.486mm.
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Dtimot8

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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2012, 08:05:09 PM »
Thanks chaps
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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2012, 09:26:17 PM »
alternative is to drill hole out to 6mm, then put a nut and bolt straight through  :icon_winkle:
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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2012, 09:27:22 PM »
thats what i have done with my LED lights in the bolts  :greggmo:
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eastryjeep

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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2012, 12:35:10 PM »
Part way between Dia. 5mm and Dia. 6mm in Imperial is 7/32 - any thread you like as long as the nut and bolt are the same!
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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2012, 07:47:40 PM »
You won't find a 7/32" thread though. Below 1/4" in diameter UN threads are numbered sizes.
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eastryjeep

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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2012, 03:44:00 PM »
Don't you just hate it when someone proves they are smarter than you?
7/32" is no longer a recognised size - buggrit!

Try a No. 12 UNF, major dia 0.216" per this site http://www.britishfasteners.com/threads/unf.html or Dia 5.48mm for the youngsters!
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Re: American License plate bolts ??
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2012, 04:57:51 PM »
 take it the plastic type are too big?
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