I have always wondered about that. The plastic ones have an E5ZZ part number.

Check out this '85 CSP car and let me know what you think...

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...85CSPFront.jpg

That one looks like plastic, my 86 has a metal one. I always thought the earlier cars had metal. But I could be wrong.:doh:

I haven't gotten that far with my '85....but I had done a little research while looking for NOS ones for the '82 and '83 cars.

Let me see if I can find the CD I have with all of the Ford parts books on it. I only have actual books for '82, '83, and '93.

Got it. Looks like the plastic one with the E5 number. I learned something new.

My '84 Milpitas car had a metal frame.

To clarify, I'm looking for a front bracket/mount, not a frame. I found a plastic one for sale @ FMR (NOS too!), so I'll probably go that route.

I've enjoyed reading the posts about the plates tho... :)

Great, now I have to get a plastic one.:yes:

I will be walking around the show circuit now with a magnet and a big sign for all to see that reads "NOT AN OEM PART ON THIS CAR".

Does anyone know what is the correct hardware that was used to mount the 1985 plastic licence plate (front mount )to the car :confused: ? I have asked the Ford dealer and they dont have records on that at my dealer. Rivits? Bolts?

Plastic rivets for my '93. They are still in the bag taped to my holder.