Dealer Imprint Plate??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

greenbd71 · 06-02-2011, 11:43 PM

I never had the build sheet that is usually under the bench seat but my truck did come with the Original Dealership Imprint Plate. I was just wondering how many of the owner's in this forum have this Imprint Plate. Mine has the paperwork with the dealership that it was first sold at as well.

Cooper33 · 06-02-2011, 11:47 PM

I have mine, cause it stayed in the family. Bonus - window sticker.

1low · 06-03-2011, 12:14 AM

I have mine im 3rd owner

5150.4.67 · 06-03-2011, 12:34 AM

Got em....I don't think it's super rare, but it gives you a nice feeling that it was likely taken good care of over the years.

sameyrasmea72 · 06-03-2011, 12:46 AM

Difficult to say how many are still around. The dealers were supposed to take them when the warranty was up. I lucked out, all four of our trucks still have them.

greenbd71 · 06-03-2011, 01:05 AM

I agree that it is not rare. I think when selling a truck that the history of it is very important. Paperwork and receipts and anything that tells the story where the truck started to where it's at now is what holds it's value. You can't really run a vin check on vehicles this old to get the history so it is all about what you have (pictures/receipts/stuff to show authenticity of vehicle. I think it is kind of like a birth certificate for a truck when you have that little piece of history to tell the story of it. Thanks for the responses.

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sameyrasmea72 · 06-03-2011, 01:14 AM

The good thing about a protect-o-plate (imprint plate) is that it is the closest way to tell if your truck has the original engine. These trucks do not have a vin # on the engines like alot of cars do, but they do have a suffix code like TLM and a engine build date. This code and exact date are also on the protectoplate.

powerbench · 06-03-2011, 01:32 AM

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Got mine and a few other things

**FirstOwner69** · 06-03-2011, 01:36 AM

I have mine too. it even has my name on it. I also have a record of every gallon of gas, every receipt and the original sales contract.

bobs409 · 06-03-2011, 06:37 AM

Out of 3 trucks I have, only the wrecker has it's original plate and books. (no window sticker)

My other 2 trucks passed through too many hands and God know what before I got them.

Number98 · 06-03-2011, 07:18 AM

I am the 3rd owner of my Suburban and have mine, Along with much of the documentation that came with her new...

Love the history of these old things, when I was digging through my stuff I found a stack of maintenance invoices in the back of the owners manual from over the years for various parts and service and I thought that was really neat!

**RenoKeene** · 06-03-2011, 08:43 AM

Got one too.

into69z · 06-03-2011, 09:11 AM

I still have my plate and original owners manual along with a few records.

ChevLoRay · 06-03-2011, 10:09 AM

I have the Protect-O-Plate from my '64 Bonneville. My '69 didn't come with any of its' original paperwork....in fact, there was no glovebox liner in it. However, the SPID on the glovebox yields the info I need AND the ID on the block says it is an OEM engine for my truck. The code is correct, and reflects what it is and what it is for.

It would be good to have all that nice paperwork, but it is what it is. As for my '96 GMC...a future owner will get all that stuff, including the window sticker.

**leddzepp** · 06-03-2011, 10:19 AM

Still have the protecto plate, build sheet, dealer invoice, window sticker, original pink slip, all registrations, even dealership license plate frames.

ldgn63 · 06-03-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 5150.4.67

Got em....I don't think it's super rare, but it gives you a nice feeling that it was likely taken good care of over the years.

Ha! I've got mine complete with my grandad's name on it.... but it looks like poo.... just like the rest of the poor truck! lol

**chewychevy67** · 06-03-2011, 12:04 PM

My 67 is from Canada and this is what my protect-o-plate looks like. More like a plastic bank card than a metal imprinted plate.

77shortstep · 06-03-2011, 12:59 PM

i have mine and my dad has his

custom1970 · 06-03-2011, 01:01 PM

mine also still has protecto plate and manuals, not in great shape. However... my Firebird came with original window sticker, both build sheets, protecto plate (also plastic card) original warrenty booklet signed by the owner of the dealership.

Jobe72 · 06-03-2011, 03:04 PM

Too cool.

Longhorn Man · 06-03-2011, 06:30 PM

my first longorn had most of the papers, including window sticker, protecto plate, recall for motor mounts, and a few other cool pieces. My second truck... I was lucky to have the correct title. My one ton I have now, all it came with was the build sheet. In my burb, it has the books, and registration for all owners, but no other papers.

vectorit · 06-03-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by greenbd71

I never had the build sheet that is usually under the bench seat but my truck did come with the Original Dealership Imprint Plate. I was just wondering how many of the owner's in this forum have this Imprint Plate. Mine has the paperwork with the dealership that it was first sold at as well.

Huh, that dealership was just about 15 miles from where I grew up.

As for me, none of the paper work survived. It was probably used by me to start a camp fire with when I was little...

06-02-2011, 11:43 PM	#1
greenbd71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach,CA Posts: 134	Dealer Imprint Plate??? I never had the build sheet that is usually under the bench seat but my truck did come with the Original Dealership Imprint Plate. I was just wondering how many of the owner's in this forum have this Imprint Plate. Mine has the paperwork with the dealership that it was first sold at as well. Attached Images

06-02-2011, 11:47 PM	#2
Cooper33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 125	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? I have mine, cause it stayed in the family. Bonus - window sticker. Attached Images __________________ Brad 67 Chevy SWB stepside - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449426 89 Ford Bronco 92 Suzuki Sidekick 94 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 06 Honda Aquatrax

06-03-2011, 12:14 AM	#3
1low Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moyie Springs ID. Posts: 160	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? I have mine im 3rd owner

06-03-2011, 12:34 AM	#4
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? Got em....I don't think it's super rare, but it gives you a nice feeling that it was likely taken good care of over the years. Attached Images Last edited by 5150.4.67; 06-03-2011 at 12:39 AM.

06-03-2011, 12:46 AM	#5
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? Difficult to say how many are still around. The dealers were supposed to take them when the warranty was up. I lucked out, all four of our trucks still have them. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd Last edited by sameyrasmea72; 06-03-2011 at 12:50 AM.

06-03-2011, 01:05 AM	#6
greenbd71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach,CA Posts: 134	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? I agree that it is not rare. I think when selling a truck that the history of it is very important. Paperwork and receipts and anything that tells the story where the truck started to where it's at now is what holds it's value. You can't really run a vin check on vehicles this old to get the history so it is all about what you have (pictures/receipts/stuff to show authenticity of vehicle. I think it is kind of like a birth certificate for a truck when you have that little piece of history to tell the story of it. Thanks for the responses. [/COLOR] Last edited by greenbd71; 06-03-2011 at 01:07 AM.

06-03-2011, 01:14 AM	#7
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? The good thing about a protect-o-plate (imprint plate) is that it is the closest way to tell if your truck has the original engine. These trucks do not have a vin # on the engines like alot of cars do, but they do have a suffix code like TLM and a engine build date. This code and exact date are also on the protectoplate. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

06-03-2011, 01:32 AM	#8
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? Got mine and a few other things

06-03-2011, 01:36 AM	#9
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? I have mine too. it even has my name on it. I also have a record of every gallon of gas, every receipt and the original sales contract.

06-03-2011, 06:37 AM	#10
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? Out of 3 trucks I have, only the wrecker has it's original plate and books. (no window sticker) My other 2 trucks passed through too many hands and God know what before I got them. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-03-2011, 07:18 AM	#11
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? I am the 3rd owner of my Suburban and have mine, Along with much of the documentation that came with her new... Love the history of these old things, when I was digging through my stuff I found a stack of maintenance invoices in the back of the owners manual from over the years for various parts and service and I thought that was really neat! Last edited by Number98; 06-03-2011 at 07:19 AM.

06-03-2011, 08:43 AM	#12
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? Got one too. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-03-2011, 09:11 AM	#13
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? I still have my plate and original owners manual along with a few records. __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

06-03-2011, 10:09 AM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? I have the Protect-O-Plate from my '64 Bonneville. My '69 didn't come with any of its' original paperwork....in fact, there was no glovebox liner in it. However, the SPID on the glovebox yields the info I need AND the ID on the block says it is an OEM engine for my truck. The code is correct, and reflects what it is and what it is for. It would be good to have all that nice paperwork, but it is what it is. As for my '96 GMC...a future owner will get all that stuff, including the window sticker. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-03-2011, 10:19 AM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,046	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? Still have the protecto plate, build sheet, dealer invoice, window sticker, original pink slip, all registrations, even dealership license plate frames. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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06-03-2011, 12:04 PM	#17
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,564	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? My 67 is from Canada and this is what my protect-o-plate looks like. More like a plastic bank card than a metal imprinted plate. Attached Images

06-03-2011, 12:59 PM	#18
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? i have mine and my dad has his __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

06-03-2011, 01:01 PM	#19
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? mine also still has protecto plate and manuals, not in great shape. However... my Firebird came with original window sticker, both build sheets, protecto plate (also plastic card) original warrenty booklet signed by the owner of the dealership. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

06-03-2011, 03:04 PM	#20
Jobe72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 299	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? Too cool. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (Aquafresh) 1962 Cadillac Convertible 1962 Cadillac Sedan project

06-03-2011, 06:30 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Dealer Imprint Plate??? my first longorn had most of the papers, including window sticker, protecto plate, recall for motor mounts, and a few other cool pieces. My second truck... I was lucky to have the correct title. My one ton I have now, all it came with was the build sheet. In my burb, it has the books, and registration for all owners, but no other papers.

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