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bcontractor · 07-10-2015, 12:51 AM

CHECK IT OUT..http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...605-story.htmlCalifornia DMV bringing back classic black license plate

**Stocker** · 07-10-2015, 01:28 AM

Yessir, that's what I hear...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674808

oem4me · 07-10-2015, 02:03 AM

I have yet to see anything other than a computer generated sample. I wonder just how close they are going to be to the vintage plates. Something tells me that only a very close match is going to cut it with the collector crowd. Nobody wants to be seen sporting an obvious "poser plate".

par4tom · 07-10-2015, 12:49 PM

I tried to order a set of replacement plates for my 61 Chevy as the original plates were pretty chewed up after 50 years, not to mention having 50 layers of stickers on the renewal tag.

Interestingly, they will not let you replace your existing plates with another set with the exact same lettering/numbering. They will have to be personalized. Additionally, the lettering appears to be slightly different and the paint (it is reflective unlike the originals) is slightly different.

Bottom line, these are personalized plates. So, if you want something to replace the originals exactly, you will need to restore your current plates. However, $50 is a pretty good deal for new plates considering its California. I've seen them around, and you can tell immediately the new ones from the originals.

However, they still look great to me!

Tom

GRX · 07-10-2015, 01:11 PM

That is what I heard too. The reissued plates will have reflective paint on the numbers as required by law.

C/10 King · 07-10-2015, 03:08 PM

The sample plates that I saw at the DMV about 24 months ago did absolute nothing for me, but remember I'm 50ish (old guy)and have had black plates my whole driving life so I know the black ones real well, if I purchase a truck that does not have black plates I will usually purchase DMV cleared black commercial ones at the auto swapmeets (or sometimes altering the existing ones on the truck, making them black

) and paying the $45 for the YOM, I'm stupid that way.

**special-K** · 07-13-2015, 10:50 AM

Maryland is now issuing "Vintage Plates". They are nothing more than another option for any vehicle, like our "Bay Plates" and "Farm Plates". Those two actually put half the fee towards the benefit of bay and farm preservation. These vintage plates are just orange/yellow with black characters that says "vintage" at the bottom and can go on any year vehicle. I've only seen them on newer vehicles. I don't think they donate anything to the cause of preserving vintage vehicles. Not sure what their purpose is. I guess if you know the changes through the years they will look similar to one year in the past. Ok, just checked. They are a stamped embossed painted tin sort of replica of the flat steel porcelain 1910 plate you can put on your 2015 or anything you want

GRX · 07-13-2015, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Maryland is now issuing "Vintage Plates". They are nothing more than another option for any vehicle, like our "Bay Plates" and "Farm Plates". Those two actually put half the fee towards the benefit of bay and farm preservation. These vintage plates are just orange/yellow with black characters that says "vintage" at the bottom and can go on any year vehicle. I've only seen them on newer vehicles. I don't think they donate anything to the cause of preserving vintage vehicles. Not sure what their purpose is. I guess if you know the changes through the years they will look similar to one year in the past. Ok, just checked. They are a stamped embossed painted tin sort of replica of the flat steel porcelain 1910 plate you can put on your 2015 or anything you want

Interesting. Had not heard of this yet. Cannot find anything on the MVA web page.

**special-K** · 07-19-2015, 03:30 PM

I Googled maryland vintage plates and got this:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...98197061,d.dmo

The official name is Maryland 1910 Vintage Registration.

http://i60.tinypic.com/34njkls.jpg

**MikeB** · 07-19-2015, 04:02 PM

Pretty cool! Now if only CA would exempt older vehicles from emission testing.

A while back I read an article (maybe in the SEMA newsletter) stating that vehicles over 25 years old account for less than 0.1% of total emissions. (And it might have been 0.01%.) That's because there aren't that many on the road, and they're typical driven only a couple thousand miles or less per year. Bottom line is with or without emission controls, old cars have virtually zero affect on air quality. But that kind of logic doesn't matter to Prius driving tree-huggers.

**Stocker** · 07-19-2015, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB

Pretty cool! Now if only CA would exempt older vehicles from emission testing.

Currently, smog inspections are required for all vehicles except diesel powered vehicles 1997 year model and older or with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) of more than 14,000 lbs, electric, natural gas powered vehicles over 14,000 lbs, motorcycles, trailers, or gasoline powered vehicles 1975 and older.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/smogfaq

piecesparts · 07-27-2015, 11:37 AM

Try this

http://www.finishyourplates.com/default.html

07-10-2015, 12:51 AM	#1
bcontractor Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: santa rosa,california Posts: 65	Classic black CALIF PLATES CHECK IT OUT..http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...605-story.htmlCalifornia DMV bringing back classic black license plate __________________ There is more then one way to do it right ! Last edited by chevy_mike; 07-10-2015 at 01:02 AM. Reason: Fixed link

07-10-2015, 01:28 AM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES Yessir, that's what I hear... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674808 __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-10-2015, 02:03 AM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES I have yet to see anything other than a computer generated sample. I wonder just how close they are going to be to the vintage plates. Something tells me that only a very close match is going to cut it with the collector crowd. Nobody wants to be seen sporting an obvious "poser plate".

07-10-2015, 12:49 PM	#4
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES I tried to order a set of replacement plates for my 61 Chevy as the original plates were pretty chewed up after 50 years, not to mention having 50 layers of stickers on the renewal tag. Interestingly, they will not let you replace your existing plates with another set with the exact same lettering/numbering. They will have to be personalized. Additionally, the lettering appears to be slightly different and the paint (it is reflective unlike the originals) is slightly different. Bottom line, these are personalized plates. So, if you want something to replace the originals exactly, you will need to restore your current plates. However, $50 is a pretty good deal for new plates considering its California. I've seen them around, and you can tell immediately the new ones from the originals. However, they still look great to me! Tom __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

07-10-2015, 01:11 PM	#5
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES That is what I heard too. The reissued plates will have reflective paint on the numbers as required by law.

07-10-2015, 03:08 PM	#6
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES The sample plates that I saw at the DMV about 24 months ago did absolute nothing for me, but remember I'm 50ish (old guy)and have had black plates my whole driving life so I know the black ones real well, if I purchase a truck that does not have black plates I will usually purchase DMV cleared black commercial ones at the auto swapmeets (or sometimes altering the existing ones on the truck, making them black ) and paying the $45 for the YOM, I'm stupid that way. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

07-13-2015, 10:50 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES Maryland is now issuing "Vintage Plates". They are nothing more than another option for any vehicle, like our "Bay Plates" and "Farm Plates". Those two actually put half the fee towards the benefit of bay and farm preservation. These vintage plates are just orange/yellow with black characters that says "vintage" at the bottom and can go on any year vehicle. I've only seen them on newer vehicles. I don't think they donate anything to the cause of preserving vintage vehicles. Not sure what their purpose is. I guess if you know the changes through the years they will look similar to one year in the past. Ok, just checked. They are a stamped embossed painted tin sort of replica of the flat steel porcelain 1910 plate you can put on your 2015 or anything you want __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-19-2015, 03:30 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES I Googled maryland vintage plates and got this: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...98197061,d.dmo The official name is Maryland 1910 Vintage Registration. http://i60.tinypic.com/34njkls.jpg __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-19-2015, 04:02 PM	#10
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES Pretty cool! Now if only CA would exempt older vehicles from emission testing. A while back I read an article (maybe in the SEMA newsletter) stating that vehicles over 25 years old account for less than 0.1% of total emissions. (And it might have been 0.01%.) That's because there aren't that many on the road, and they're typical driven only a couple thousand miles or less per year. Bottom line is with or without emission controls, old cars have virtually zero affect on air quality. But that kind of logic doesn't matter to Prius driving tree-huggers. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

07-27-2015, 11:37 AM	#12
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Classic black CALIF PLATES Try this http://www.finishyourplates.com/default.html __________________ Frank



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