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**Corts60** · 03-17-2011, 08:29 PM

I was getting ready to re-finish my license plates and when I peeled the stickers off, I actually got to look at a couple complete ones, including the very first one. I just thought it was cool to see old school tags.

rbar · 03-18-2011, 01:10 AM

I bought a set of original unused plates to run on my 65 and my 63. The rings on the holes are dirty from being mounted to a wall. Should be an easy number to remember. I don't know how it is in other states, but in Idaho you can run the original year of manufacture plates that matches your vehicle. The law states that they have to be clearly legible and in good condition and you cannot restore them. How much they stick to it I am not sure, but they do make you provide a color photo of it. I figured if you found a plate # you liked in good enough shape to pass, but not really looking that good, then get it approved and buy new duplicates from a company that makes them how you want them and run the new ones. Shhh.

61_FL_Apache · 03-18-2011, 09:07 AM

I will be mounting up my plate from 61 today. I will post a pic later.

Rogue · 03-18-2011, 10:03 AM

60-66 FTW!

61_FL_Apache · 03-18-2011, 10:15 AM

This will be permanent today.

geezer#99 · 03-18-2011, 10:20 AM

Corts60. Is that the original plate for your truck?

**Corts60** · 03-18-2011, 11:12 AM

Yes sir. I bought it from the original owner's son. And because of that the original plates stayed and I get to keep them and run them! I know his Dad bought the truck in '60 but 1960 was the last year for metal tags, that's why 61 is the first sticker. You can see the slots where the tag was meant to go. I am still on the lookout for one to run at car shows.

61- That plate looks killer on your black truck.

geezer#99 · 03-18-2011, 11:32 AM

Mine came with my 65. Plus all the reggy slips till 1988 when it was parked.
There's a guy up Island from me has some Oregon plates. I'll probably see him in May when I go to the swap meet and look for some for you.
My truck was sold new in Coos Bay Oregon at Bay Motors.

65panelrat · 03-18-2011, 11:52 AM

I have Y.O.M. plates on all five of my vehicals registered in New Mexico. Here's my 65' Panel.

KIC · 03-18-2011, 12:49 PM

I tracked down a set of 1960's from New York since that is where my dad first bought the Burb in 1960. I can't run those here but plan to put them on at some local shows eventually. I am still looking for 1959 Arizona plates that I can use daily.

**TR65** · 03-19-2011, 12:22 AM

65 sc

pulltilbroke · 03-19-2011, 11:27 AM

The plates on my old 60 K10

greg65 · 03-19-2011, 08:31 PM

Here are a couple of mine

**Corts60** · 03-19-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pulltilbroke

The plates on my old 60 K10

Who wouldn't want a plate that said "The Beef State"? Just awesome. Sucks they made you put a historical sticker on it though...clearly, it's historical. That's like labeling a roll of toilet paper.

creep · 03-20-2011, 09:08 AM

I found my plates at a swap meet for $30. They end in "PG" which are the initials of the club I'm in, Properly Grounded. In Ohio we can run year of manufacture plates as long as it is registered with historical plates.

Strodder · 03-20-2011, 08:53 PM

I don't have plates for my truck yet, but these are what I have on other cars.
The 56 Belair I had.

My 01 Vette

NOW I HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT I'LL PUT ON THE TRUCK.

**DPowers** · 03-21-2011, 08:59 PM

Originally from Ohio- so found this one at a swap meet for $5.00

kalirodding · 03-21-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

I was getting ready to re-finish my license plates and when I peeled the stickers off, I actually got to look at a couple complete ones, including the very first one. I just thought it was cool to see old school tags.

Don't re finish your plates. Preserve them. Get a can of automotive gloss clear and spray them with 3 coats. They will look like new but will preserve the patina and colors. I do it to all my black plates and I always get people asking me if I had them redone. It looks killer.

Altec · 03-21-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue

60-66 FTW!

Winner!

Can you use vintage tags on historic rides in Texas? Those are bad looking!

rbar · 03-21-2011, 11:28 PM

I like that red Ohio plate. My wife tells me I have to pick a paint color that doesn't clash with the green Idaho plate. I'm not going to worry about it.
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Rogue · 03-21-2011, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altec

Can you use vintage tags on historic rides in Texas?

Yep, here are mine on the Thunderbird on the way to Roundup.

**Corts60** · 03-22-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalirodding

Don't re finish your plates. Preserve them. Get a can of automotive gloss clear and spray them with 3 coats. They will look like new but will preserve the patina and colors. I do it to all my black plates and I always get people asking me if I had them redone. It looks killer.

Too late man. I think they turned out pretty well. You can see them in the build thread in my sig. The front one was so beat up it had to be straightened and re-done. I am a patina fan just as much as the next guy, but I really love the look of bright classic plates on a patina'd truck.

timjt · 03-22-2011, 01:39 PM

any pics of old black california plates?

jchav62 · 03-22-2011, 02:35 PM

We had the '65 registered for one year with a 1965 plate. We've since changed to a "Horseless Carriage" registration which is only $17.50 for 5 years here in NM. I run a cool old plate in the front of my '62. It's a 1975 plate, which is the year I was born and it has the number 6562... our two old trucks...

forestb · 03-22-2011, 05:01 PM

You ever hear about the guy that changed his name to RX7943 because he could not afford personalized plates?

03-17-2011, 08:29 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Cool license plate pics I was getting ready to re-finish my license plates and when I peeled the stickers off, I actually got to look at a couple complete ones, including the very first one. I just thought it was cool to see old school tags. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-18-2011, 01:10 AM	#2
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Cool license plate pics I bought a set of original unused plates to run on my 65 and my 63. The rings on the holes are dirty from being mounted to a wall. Should be an easy number to remember. I don't know how it is in other states, but in Idaho you can run the original year of manufacture plates that matches your vehicle. The law states that they have to be clearly legible and in good condition and you cannot restore them. How much they stick to it I am not sure, but they do make you provide a color photo of it. I figured if you found a plate # you liked in good enough shape to pass, but not really looking that good, then get it approved and buy new duplicates from a company that makes them how you want them and run the new ones. Shhh. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

03-18-2011, 09:07 AM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Cool license plate pics I will be mounting up my plate from 61 today. I will post a pic later. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-18-2011, 10:03 AM	#4
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Cool license plate pics 60-66 FTW! __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

03-18-2011, 10:15 AM	#5
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Cool license plate pics This will be permanent today. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-18-2011, 10:20 AM	#6
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,733	Re: Cool license plate pics Corts60. Is that the original plate for your truck?

03-18-2011, 11:12 AM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Cool license plate pics Yes sir. I bought it from the original owner's son. And because of that the original plates stayed and I get to keep them and run them! I know his Dad bought the truck in '60 but 1960 was the last year for metal tags, that's why 61 is the first sticker. You can see the slots where the tag was meant to go. I am still on the lookout for one to run at car shows. 61- That plate looks killer on your black truck. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-18-2011, 11:32 AM	#8
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,733	Re: Cool license plate pics Mine came with my 65. Plus all the reggy slips till 1988 when it was parked. There's a guy up Island from me has some Oregon plates. I'll probably see him in May when I go to the swap meet and look for some for you. My truck was sold new in Coos Bay Oregon at Bay Motors. Attached Images

03-18-2011, 11:52 AM	#9
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: Cool license plate pics I have Y.O.M. plates on all five of my vehicals registered in New Mexico. Here's my 65' Panel. Attached Images __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

03-18-2011, 12:49 PM	#10
KIC 1960 GMC Burb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 385	Re: Cool license plate pics I tracked down a set of 1960's from New York since that is where my dad first bought the Burb in 1960. I can't run those here but plan to put them on at some local shows eventually. I am still looking for 1959 Arizona plates that I can use daily. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC Suburban 1/2 ton V-6 2nd generation original owner 60 Burb Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1960+Suburban 60 to 66 Burbs only Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=burbs 2003 Tahoe LT

03-19-2011, 12:22 AM	#11
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Cool license plate pics 65 sc Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

03-19-2011, 11:27 AM	#12
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: Cool license plate pics The plates on my old 60 K10 __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70 Last edited by pulltilbroke; 03-19-2011 at 11:29 AM. Reason: spelling

03-19-2011, 08:31 PM	#13
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Cool license plate pics Here are a couple of mine Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

03-20-2011, 09:08 AM	#15
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Cool license plate pics I found my plates at a swap meet for $30. They end in "PG" which are the initials of the club I'm in, Properly Grounded. In Ohio we can run year of manufacture plates as long as it is registered with historical plates. Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-20-2011, 08:53 PM	#16
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Cool license plate pics I don't have plates for my truck yet, but these are what I have on other cars. The 56 Belair I had. My 01 Vette NOW I HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT I'LL PUT ON THE TRUCK. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 03-20-2011 at 08:54 PM.



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03-21-2011, 08:59 PM	#17
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: Cool license plate pics Originally from Ohio- so found this one at a swap meet for $5.00 Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-21-2011, 11:28 PM	#20
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Cool license plate pics I like that red Ohio plate. My wife tells me I have to pick a paint color that doesn't clash with the green Idaho plate. I'm not going to worry about it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

03-22-2011, 01:39 PM	#23
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Cool license plate pics any pics of old black california plates? __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

03-22-2011, 02:35 PM	#24
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Cool license plate pics We had the '65 registered for one year with a 1965 plate. We've since changed to a "Horseless Carriage" registration which is only $17.50 for 5 years here in NM. I run a cool old plate in the front of my '62. It's a 1975 plate, which is the year I was born and it has the number 6562... our two old trucks... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-22-2011, 05:01 PM	#25
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Cool license plate pics You ever hear about the guy that changed his name to RX7943 because he could not afford personalized plates?

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