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Originally Posted by jocko
as for plates - they can be purchased at swap meets and stuff pretty easily - but they can't be run on the street legally.
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California has a YOM (Year Of Manufacture) licence plate program. The program was recently expanded to include 1963 (yellow on black) plates, so all the 60-66 California trucks are eligible. I think the 1963 plates were used up until 1969 (?), so any vehicle up to that date is now elegable for YOM plates.
Last month I put a set of unrestored 1956 plates (with a 1962 tag) on my '62 C-10. The plates are very nice, but not NOS. I've done the same thing with most of my cars and trucks (1924 to 1962).
You must have 2 matching plates. They can be restored or original. You must have a tag if your truck is a year that California didn't make new plate dies (like the '56 plates and '62 tag for my truck). They must be easy to read with no distortions, or significant paint loss, or significant rust, or fading. If in doubt, it probably wont fly at DMV.
California DMV will be more than happy to make you jump through hoops and take your cash. An inexperienced clerk can make your life hell, but just know your facts and stick to your guns...ask for the supervisor.
Original plates really add a great look...you'll love it!