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**l79m20** · 08-09-2015, 10:36 PM

Have a set of 1963 California black and yellow license plates. UVX 213, have both.
One has a Bob Bozzani VW plate cover on it and is in very good condition, the other, is in ok usable shape. Prices for a set on ebay vary from $150 up to $750 for a pristine NOS set. Would like these to find a nice home on a members truck. Open to offers.

chevyrestoguy · 08-10-2015, 01:05 PM

You've got a pair of car plates, which you couldn't register on a truck in California. The car plates are always three letters_space_3 numbers, as yours are. The truck plates are all numbers except for one letter. The letter was found either in the first digit or the last digit of the plate.

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news. Actually, your plates are still just as valuable and perfect for someone restoring a car. Out here, there are more guys looking for car plates versus truck plates. I think you'll no problem selling them, I just needed to let you know that the DMV won't register them on a truck. Our DMV is a huge revenue generator, and they love to tell you that you're hosed!

**l79m20** · 08-10-2015, 01:32 PM

all info is good info. I appreciate the news

oem4me · 08-10-2015, 02:33 PM

No prob registering those plates on a Suburban (I've done it), or sometimes even a pickup with a camper or shell "permanently" attached. just sayin

Free Candy Inside · 08-11-2015, 12:29 AM

Interesting. I have a 63 Cali plate I bought at an auction for like $1

oem4me · 08-11-2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Interesting. I have a 63 Cali plate I bought at an auction for like $1

DMV cleared pairs are where the money is. Singles cannot be registered, no matter how nice the condition. Good decoration though.

C/10 King · 08-11-2015, 01:29 AM

That VW frame might be worth something too.

Slow Build · 08-11-2015, 01:33 AM

This isn't ebay. You need to set a price here.

chevyrestoguy · 08-11-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

No prob registering those plates on a Suburban (I've done it), or sometimes even a pickup with a camper or shell "permanently" attached. just sayin

I got popped back in the late '80s driving a truck with car plates. No camper shell. I bought it that way, and the DMV never even questioned it when the truck was registered in my name. A sharp cop did, though. I went to traffic court and the judge said, "Ignorance is no excuse". I had to pay the fine and get new plates.

The camper shell or Suburban is definitely a way to use those plates.

**leddzepp** · 08-13-2015, 11:36 AM

Please post a price per forum rules.

Have you checked to see if these are cleared out of the DMV? A phone call will answer that question.

scuderia · 08-13-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

No prob registering those plates on a Suburban (I've done it), or sometimes even a pickup with a camper or shell "permanently" attached. just sayin

Wouldn't be able to park in the yellow zones though.. best thing about commercial plates if you live in the city

08-09-2015, 10:36 PM	#1
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	1963 California Black license plates Have a set of 1963 California black and yellow license plates. UVX 213, have both. One has a Bob Bozzani VW plate cover on it and is in very good condition, the other, is in ok usable shape. Prices for a set on ebay vary from $150 up to $750 for a pristine NOS set. Would like these to find a nice home on a members truck. Open to offers.

08-10-2015, 01:05 PM	#2
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: 1963 California Black license plates You've got a pair of car plates, which you couldn't register on a truck in California. The car plates are always three letters_space_3 numbers, as yours are. The truck plates are all numbers except for one letter. The letter was found either in the first digit or the last digit of the plate. I don't want to be the bearer of bad news. Actually, your plates are still just as valuable and perfect for someone restoring a car. Out here, there are more guys looking for car plates versus truck plates. I think you'll no problem selling them, I just needed to let you know that the DMV won't register them on a truck. Our DMV is a huge revenue generator, and they love to tell you that you're hosed! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

08-10-2015, 01:32 PM	#3
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	Re: 1963 California Black license plates all info is good info. I appreciate the news

08-10-2015, 02:33 PM	#4
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 1963 California Black license plates No prob registering those plates on a Suburban (I've done it), or sometimes even a pickup with a camper or shell "permanently" attached. just sayin

08-11-2015, 12:29 AM	#5
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 1963 California Black license plates Interesting. I have a 63 Cali plate I bought at an auction for like $1 __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

08-11-2015, 01:29 AM	#7
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: 1963 California Black license plates That VW frame might be worth something too. __________________ 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"

08-11-2015, 01:33 AM	#8
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 1963 California Black license plates This isn't ebay. You need to set a price here. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

08-13-2015, 11:36 AM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: 1963 California Black license plates Please post a price per forum rules. Have you checked to see if these are cleared out of the DMV? A phone call will answer that question. __________________ 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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