License plate fuel filler access

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Tony-


Not sure where to get them (no luck with a quick google search for me) but the picture (courtesy of the internet) shows a plastic pull handle that is integrated into the plastic license plate nut insert. I'll try and get a better picture as we have something similar on our Turbo Regal. Don't remember if it was a factory thing or something we added.

[MonteMike79]

I think a lot of the '80s G body cars had those, I junked a few with them and my Monte Carlo has one.

[scuncio]

Thanks a lot guys. I think my parents' '79 Fleetwood had one of these too. Will have to look around in the local junkyards for something.

[x33rs]

The 72 Formula I'm restoring for a customer has one. Appears to be original, and has a metal pull tab on the driver side that is riveted on.

My 72 Chevelle however doesn't have one, and neither does my 70 Formula.

I've rarely seen them on muscle cars. The Formula I'm restoring is the first one I've seen in several years.

[Flying Undertaker]

There was a GM accessory stainless steel license plate frame that was bent at the top as a formed handle at the for fingertip pull of the license plate and bracket. It attached to the actual license plate by 4 springsteel brackets.My Dad purchased one for his brand new1969 Buick Electra 225 4 dr. from Lake Buick in Cleveland, OH in Feb. of 1970. It was a 1969 end of model year holdover the dealership had to get rid of. I was with Dad when he bought it off the showroom floor for $4200.00, what a deal! I think I still have it somewhere as he traded in the car in 1973 for a 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. Don.

[Woj]

I remember some cars having these when I was pumping gas in the 70's and 80's, never paid attention to the brand of cars though. I don't recall these on any of the GM A or F bodies though.

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by Flying Undertaker

There was a GM accessory stainless steel license plate frame that was bent at the top as a formed handle at the for fingertip pull of the license plate and bracket. It attached to the actual license plate by 4 springsteel brackets.My Dad purchased one for his brand new1969 Buick Electra 225 4 dr. from Lake Buick in Cleveland, OH in Feb. of 1970. It was a 1969 end of model year holdover the dealership had to get rid of. I was with Dad when he bought it off the showroom floor for $4200.00, what a deal! I think I still have it somewhere as he traded in the car in 1973 for a 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. Don.

----I have an NOS one of these plate frames on my 69 GP! Got it of E-bay a couple of years ago...….Bill S