Yes my husband had to drill a hole in his trunk behind the license plate and got in the trunk
You can gain access from behind the bumper.
I know the 1953 Ford had it behind the license plate but that may not be the earliest.
rech behind the bumper and turn the bulb socket and pull it out !!!!
Open the trunk and look for all the bolts that hold the chrome bezel that surrounds the license plate Take off the licence plate and remove the bolts behind it. Once you have all the bolts out remove the bezel and you eill have access to the bulb
The police officers have a computer system in their car to do that. The computer allows them to access the database to see people's license plate number.
1967-1981
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If equipped with one, it is right behind the license plate holder. It comes out from behind the front license plate, has a neat little cap & tucks back up behind the plate while driving, so it'll stay clean during the winter driving.
BEHIND THE LICENSE PLATE
Behind the rear license plate housing
Its hiding behind the license plate
One can go about finding a license plate check by locating the local police department, and asking for a temporary access to the license plate database. Also one may do the same at the local vehicle registry building.