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I have been reading many posts lately that suggest that we keep e-mailing Art Hyde/Ford for some replacement ID plate. Well at the risk of sounding corporate or condescending (of which I'm neither) does it really seriously matter? The collectability, exclusivity, appeal and performance of our cars doesn't change a single bit with or without it. I'll go out on a limb and say that no current owner on this forum bought their car sight unseen and assumed there would be a metal type ID plate. No I believe we took delivery with a tremendous smile and feeling of great stisfation having seen everything that Ford brought to life from a concept. Furthermore, I can't believe that it is so material an issue to ownership that it would lessen the overall enjoyment of owning the Bullitt. From a "posuer" point of view I can't imagine anyone stopping their car for a show and tell saying "hey check out my limited edition Bullitt from Ford, wanna see my ID plate?" What I see is a lot of admirers/enthusiasts checking out the styling, looking at the performance mods in the engine bay and the suspension and asking about the car's performance. If longevity of the ID sticker is the main issue then in reality the simplest, most cost effective, and fastest solution would indeed be to provide a protective clear cover. For those whose stickers have smudged or become unreadable Ford has committed to replacing it. So what does this all really boil down to? In my opinion I don't believe we were cheated. We knew what we were getting at purchase and in many cases before. I can't recall ever seeing a single post on any forum that states the person almost bought a Bullitt but didn't because there was no metal ID plate just a cheesy sticker. Let's use our time and energy to address issues that truly matter ie driveability, and fit and finish. I still say our best resolution to this ID plate issue is to make our own, who knows we might even be able to get Ford to officially recognize it and our club. What I'm suggesting is not a cop out rather a much more constructive way of dealing with an issue that at the end of the day cannot effect the way your car looks or handles or denies your proof of ownership. Anyway like the topic states...just something to consider.
Arthur
Arthur