Why not do what the Hotrodders do and have a retractible plate that you can raise and lower when you want to? Should be an easy hookup or maybe just some ideas to fab your own.
on ebay:
Autoloc Hidden License Plate Kit ford chevy retractable
Buy It Now price: US $150.00
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