License plate frame interference

[Mike Szadaj]

I finally got around to cleaning up and installing a vintage Raynal Dodge dealership license plate frame. Unfortunately, the bottom of the frame (being longer than the plate) hits the bumper when I try to get at the fuel filler. It does not open far enough to get a pump nozzle in. I have a couple of ideas to try to fix the problem, however I am wondering if anyone has run into this problem, and if so what the fix was.
The frame is in nice shape, it is old enough to be made of metal instead of plastic, and the dealership was local, so I definitely want to use it.

 

[493 Mike]

Space the plate towards the rear. Shouldn't be too hard.
Mike

 

[69 Sleeper Bee]

Maybe some small spacers between back of tag /frame and tag mounting plate to get enough clearance ?

 

[SattyNoCar]

Can you space the actual mount out a little with some washers? It may only require a couple to get clearance you need.

 

[moparedtn]

Put it on the front instead?

 

[Mike Szadaj]

Put it on the front instead?

I thought about that, but I really want it on the back

 

[Pat Mercadante]

Definitely shim it out. It looks like it's close