As Roscoe says, "What front plate?" Over the years, I've received a couple of no plate tickets, always along with speeding, drag racing (just joking) or other tickets. While you guys pick on California sometimes (for good reason), I've never heard of anyone getting stopped for just a missing front plate. Just bolt it one and visit a local CHP. No charge, unless you don't do it right away. Cobras just don't look right with 'em. Just like tops.
Rich