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bmfm64 · 06-23-2011, 09:42 AM

So I posted this in the regional but I think everyone might get a kick out of it! Let me know if you have any ideas! Thanks!

prostreetC-10 · 06-23-2011, 09:56 AM

What is the question?

TrkEnvy · 06-23-2011, 10:52 AM

Born in Florida but live in Vegas now. I collect old Florida plates. And the occasional farm plate.
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oldblue1968chevy · 06-23-2011, 11:14 AM

Uhmm

I have a few plates myself. Whats the question X2

bmfm64 · 06-23-2011, 11:40 AM

Crap, I forgot the link, collecting plates from states you visit.... Any idea where to legally get them?
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wwotr · 06-23-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bmfm64

Crap, I forgot the link, collecting plates from states you visit.... Any idea where to legally get them?
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Well I come CLOSE to that.
My Wife and I NEVER run Front Plates on our vehicles, so we take the Front Plate of all the Vehicles/Motorcycles we've owend and hang them in the Garage.
I'lll try and snap a picture of it and post it here.

BMERDOC · 06-23-2011, 12:22 PM

I bought my NOS, never been used 1967 VA plates from a plate collector. He is a member of the LPCA (License Plate Collectors of America) hes been doing it for years as a hobby, sells plates at car shows and swap meets. Some of his plates go for $1000 (original 1969 plates with 69 stamped on them for example).

custom1970 · 06-23-2011, 01:22 PM

Ok, i'll start. Since you said you collected Florida plates, I've heard this one is pretty rare. Have this one the front of my truck and the matching yr/color plate on the rear

**71swb4x4** · 06-23-2011, 11:55 AM

There are large license plates collecting groups, my BIL is a member of one, I can try to get more info. I think you can legally buy used plates in most states as long as the registration sticker on them is invalid.

prostreetC-10 · 06-23-2011, 12:00 PM

I had a great experience collecting plates about 4 years ago. I bought a box of them at a garage sale. There was maybe 30 or so from the 30's and 40's. Paid $20 for the box and sold them 2 days later for $500. I love collecting plates!

HeavyMetalChevy · 11-07-2011, 04:13 AM

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i had a great experience collecting plates about 4 years ago. I bought a box of them at a garage sale. There was maybe 30 or so from the 30's and 40's. Paid $20 for the box and sold them 2 days later for $500. I love collecting plates!

yeah buddy!!!!

nate_g_2003 · 06-23-2011, 01:25 PM

We collect them from vehicles we've owned, and I bought some Montana plates (and a mini trailer plate) from a store up there called Top of the World. I have one from Mexico that I found while doing some field work for one of my Geology classes. I also have a few of the plastic dealer plates that come on cars from the dealer.

We put them up around the top of our den like a wallpaper border.

Steve Hafner · 06-23-2011, 04:56 PM

I was buying them about two years ago - mostly from eBay. They have to be so many years old to be registered on eBay. ( I don't remember HOW old ) I now have at least two from each state and one from each year in my home state, starting from the year of my birth. I have almost all of the one's that were on the previous cars I've owned too. It all came to a "screeching" halt however, when the restoration was started on my truck !!! Here are a few of the "cool" ones:

OJ1988 · 06-23-2011, 05:05 PM

What's the deal with the upside down stamped ones?
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Steve Hafner · 06-23-2011, 05:13 PM

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What's the deal with the upside down stamped ones?
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"IT" happens . . . but I was told, RARELY in Texas !!! - that was the only one I'd seen while I was collecting plates. They supposedly "double check" them before they go out. I have a few more from other states too - but they didn't show up on eBay very often.

SC C-10 · 06-23-2011, 08:16 PM

I have all 50 states plus DC from my birth year, 1968.

bollybib · 06-24-2011, 10:47 AM

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I have all 50 states plus DC from my birth year, 1968.

Very nice collection, I enjoyed looking at it.

GOPAPA · 06-24-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SC C-10

I have all 50 states plus DC from my birth year, 1968.

What a great collection you have,, I have all states plus DC but of many diffferent years.

If I were to try and get my birthday year I doubt I would ever get em as they didnt make many that year and I believe only what they did was on military vehicles.. now you know I'm an old guy ..LOL

hounddogs! · 06-25-2011, 06:05 PM

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I have all 50 states plus DC from my birth year, 1968.

Good, someone else had the same crazy idea I did. Just last week I finished up 50 states plus the Canadian provinces from 1970.

big_al_71 · 06-23-2011, 09:26 PM

I have gotten a bunch from members in this website

i have given many away also to members in this site...

I have to take a more current pict but I have at least 15 more than what I show in this picture...

HeavyMetalChevy · 11-07-2011, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I have gotten a bunch from members in this website

i have given many away also to members in this site...

I have to take a more current pict but I have at least 15 more than what I show in this picture...

Hey BIG AL... nice to get acquainted... VA sent me your way and thought you might have interest in some of my plates... Indiana all day baby! lol Here is the link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post4995222

big_al_71 · 11-07-2011, 07:01 AM

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Hey BIG AL... nice to get acquainted... VA sent me your way and thought you might have interest in some of my plates... Indiana all day baby! lol Here is the link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post4995222

Indeed,,,,I will go check them out....

o6r1man · 06-23-2011, 09:36 PM

Funny this thread popped up...I'm a UPS driver and I was delivering to a guy today that had these on the wall. I just had to snap a pic of it so I did LOL. I only have a few and keep them in the tool box....well I have one on my DD 71 LWB and one on my 72 el camino.

ChevLoRay · 06-23-2011, 09:51 PM

ALPCA....check out www.alpca.com

**special-K** · 06-24-2011, 09:11 AM

I collect them randomly here and there. Nothing serious and only when they're interesting to me and not too expensive. We have to turn our tags in when we drop insurance or be fined.

06-23-2011, 09:42 AM	#1
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,247	License plate collecting So I posted this in the regional but I think everyone might get a kick out of it! Let me know if you have any ideas! Thanks!

06-23-2011, 09:56 AM	#2
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: License plate collecting What is the question? __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-23-2011, 10:52 AM	#3
TrkEnvy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 264	Re: License plate collecting Born in Florida but live in Vegas now. I collect old Florida plates. And the occasional farm plate. Posted via Mobile Device

06-23-2011, 11:14 AM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: License plate collecting Uhmm I have a few plates myself. Whats the question X2 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-23-2011, 11:40 AM	#5
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,247	Re: License plate collecting Crap, I forgot the link, collecting plates from states you visit.... Any idea where to legally get them? Posted via Mobile Device

06-23-2011, 12:22 PM	#7
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: License plate collecting I bought my NOS, never been used 1967 VA plates from a plate collector. He is a member of the LPCA (License Plate Collectors of America) hes been doing it for years as a hobby, sells plates at car shows and swap meets. Some of his plates go for $1000 (original 1969 plates with 69 stamped on them for example).

06-23-2011, 01:22 PM	#8
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: License plate collecting Ok, i'll start. Since you said you collected Florida plates, I've heard this one is pretty rare. Have this one the front of my truck and the matching yr/color plate on the rear Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

06-23-2011, 11:55 AM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: License plate collecting There are large license plates collecting groups, my BIL is a member of one, I can try to get more info. I think you can legally buy used plates in most states as long as the registration sticker on them is invalid. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-23-2011, 12:00 PM	#10
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: License plate collecting I had a great experience collecting plates about 4 years ago. I bought a box of them at a garage sale. There was maybe 30 or so from the 30's and 40's. Paid $20 for the box and sold them 2 days later for $500. I love collecting plates! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-23-2011, 01:25 PM	#12
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: License plate collecting We collect them from vehicles we've owned, and I bought some Montana plates (and a mini trailer plate) from a store up there called Top of the World. I have one from Mexico that I found while doing some field work for one of my Geology classes. I also have a few of the plastic dealer plates that come on cars from the dealer. We put them up around the top of our den like a wallpaper border. __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD

06-23-2011, 04:56 PM	#13
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: License plate collecting I was buying them about two years ago - mostly from eBay. They have to be so many years old to be registered on eBay. ( I don't remember HOW old ) I now have at least two from each state and one from each year in my home state, starting from the year of my birth. I have almost all of the one's that were on the previous cars I've owned too. It all came to a "screeching" halt however, when the restoration was started on my truck !!! Here are a few of the "cool" ones: Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526 Last edited by Steve Hafner; 06-23-2011 at 05:01 PM.

06-23-2011, 05:05 PM	#14
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: License plate collecting What's the deal with the upside down stamped ones? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-23-2011, 08:16 PM	#16
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: License plate collecting I have all 50 states plus DC from my birth year, 1968. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

06-23-2011, 09:26 PM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: License plate collecting I have gotten a bunch from members in this website i have given many away also to members in this site... I have to take a more current pict but I have at least 15 more than what I show in this picture... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-23-2011, 09:36 PM	#23
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: License plate collecting Funny this thread popped up...I'm a UPS driver and I was delivering to a guy today that had these on the wall. I just had to snap a pic of it so I did LOL. I only have a few and keep them in the tool box....well I have one on my DD 71 LWB and one on my 72 el camino. __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax



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06-23-2011, 09:51 PM	#24
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: License plate collecting ALPCA....check out www.alpca.com __________________ 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.

06-24-2011, 09:11 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: License plate collecting I collect them randomly here and there. Nothing serious and only when they're interesting to me and not too expensive. We have to turn our tags in when we drop insurance or be fined. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-24-2011 at 09:11 AM.

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