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painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
I live in California and im getting new white with blue lettering lic plates..as everyone knows it adds 10 more cool points to any ride that has the OG black with yellow plates. I was wondering if it would be illegal to paint the new lic plate black and yellow?
I know theres a guy at pamona swapmeet that repairs or remakes your old beatup plate but i belive he only does it to your origional plate not ant new plates.. Any help would be appreciated thanks Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
I would be very leery of modifying a license plate in any way.....
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
Black plates are too cool
Here's the issue, though. The original black plates were usually 6 digits (3digits, then a space between, then three digits) and the word "California" was stamped into the plate, and they were steel. The new plates are 7 digits, the word "California" is a reflective decal, and they are aluminum. If you have a cop that knows what he's looking at, he can spot it from 50ft away, and that would be a bad thing. I think it's considered a felony(?) to tamper with a license plate. I have thought of every scenario to have black plates on all my old stuff, and there are ways, but you've got to do it when the vehicle has been out of the DMV system for over 6 years and is off the records. You can re-license black (or blue) plates but you have to act like they were on the vehicle "back in the day" and the hoops you have to jump through will cost you a bit of money. It can be done, though.
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
dont risk it not worth it find some og plates
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
I know that you guys have been to pamona swapmeet if you live in california.. Ive seen a guy there every show that does something to plates, Does he only remake your old bent and rusted plates?
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
There is a guy at Pamona that sells used clean title plates. You can take that plate to the DMV and have is reissued to the truck. I did something simular to that on my VW last year. The car fell off the DMV (been sitting since 84)but still had the blue / yellow plates. Since it was off the list the plates were clean. The DMV issued me new plates (White) and I filled out a form requesting that the old plates be issued. I think it cost me 20 bucks in fees. Other than waiting in line for the DMV it was pretty painless. Even for the Ca DMV.
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
That guy at Pomona will sell you a matching set of plates, either restored or unrestored. He also has a service to restore your old plates.
If he's the guy I'm thinking of, he's always on the end of the row by the concession stand. His plates are really nice, but he's real proud of his stuff ($$$). If you really want black plates, start looking at ebay and Craigslist and try to find a matched set. Then go to your DMV or AAA and start the process. It's always better to walk in and ask questions first. Don't bring your plates in until you make darn sure you've got your ducks in a row. The DMV used to always demand that you surrender your black plates if you were re-licensing your old car. That's why it's worth every penny to get a AAA membership. Those ladies that work at the DMV are not very nice or helpful. They changed the law in California 2 years ago to allow the old black plates on collector cars. Our trucks qualify as collector vehicles. Don't overlook the blue plates, either. Those things are cool, too. And, you could personalize your blue plates starting in the late '70s.
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
I dont know about CA, here in FL we can re-register old plates like this. I have one coming back from the state with a new decal on it making it legal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
I agree, try and find a set of plates. Go to the DMV website and run the plates to see if they are on the list or not. Then start the process. Once you get the plates it should be pretty painless
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
Here is a set from 63. I dont know what years CA used decals on their tags.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1963-VINTAGE-CAL...item3a64300201 A set from 64-66? http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-1964-1966-C...item3365e7eb77 I know in FL we cant use a tag 76 and newer. 1976 was the first year for the decals.
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
I found this guy on Craigslist. maybe he has comercial plates for your truck
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...269467685.html
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
Here's the deal, I know because I've done it. You can now register a set of black and yellow plates to your age appropriate car or truck if the vintage plates you have are in good shape and are not similar to any plates currently registered. This is commonly referred to as being DMV clear.
Never pay big bucks for a set of plates unless they are guaranteed clear. Anyone can call the DMV in Sacramento and request a search on up to three sets of plates at a time to see if they are clear/usable. Your current registration or lack of registration has nothing to do with being able to do this (unless you owe back fees or something). Also, the AAA is an outstanding value for the benefit of most DMV type stuff, but they DO NOT do special registration stuff like this. You MUST go to the DMV. Another useful tidbit, if you can show an old outdated registration proving that your vehicle once wore the black and yellow plates that you still have, then re-registering with those plates is easy. Now, if you find a set of black and yellows that are clear, and want to put them on your 66 truck, you are going to need a 1966 sticker to go on the rear plate covering the 1963 that is stamped into it. Either NOS or good reproduction stickers will work. Like I said, I know because I've done it. Last edited by oem4me; 03-16-2011 at 10:23 PM. |
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Why would you need a "1965" sticker to cover the year "65" thats stamped into the plate.. because thats where the current registration sticker goes and it would cover it up anyways??? Right??
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
In my expierence in FL, if its stamped you dont need a sticker.
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
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When you register a YOM plate, (or Year of Manufacture, which is the correct legal term) the DMV sends you two little metal tabs or extensions that attach to your rear plate. You are supposed to put all current stickers on those tabs and leave the vintage plates alone. Of course, when you get home with the stuff, you can do what you want. |
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
oem4me has it right on the money. I've done it too.
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
i mighta lost something stated above - i often do!
i have black/yellow plates on my 64 but they are ROUGH - I thought if I evenhinted to DMV that they are bad they would make you surrender for current white/blue how do I get new black/yellows? |
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
There was a recent post about restoring your own plates. Clever, low cost, and they looked great.
Or you can buy another set and register them under the YOM program. |
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
Don't try this at home kids!
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
sweet! nice work. how long you been using the plate and have you ever been questioned by the law?
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
Thanks, my wife does nails for a living and painted my first plate and frame about ten years ago, so far no problems. Here's a couple more.
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
Wow all of those plates look *****in.. i wasnt planning on grafting the top from another plate i was just going to paint the california in yellow at the top of the plate and see if i could make it pass.. i think being on an older car most people/cops arent going to question it??? Even though it has 7 numbers it doeznt look out of place to me
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
I guess you could go to this guy and he would stamp make a plate for you. He makes them for the movies and they are as real as you can get. Punch in your plate number and it shows what the plate will look like. I was looking at these for my truck since the orig owner got the black plates in 64 because he thought it would make the truck look newer. 100 bucks though.http://http://www.licenseplates.tv/l...18eqbo9efeshl7
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
I get a dead link
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Re: painting a new lic plate OG black and yellow??
Yea im getting a dead link also
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