MI Metal Dealership Plaques

[old51sedan]

WTB: Looking for a nice metal dealership advertising emblem from a Chevrolet dealership from CA. for my 69 pickup. Bought my truck from the Southeast area of CA and would like a nice dealership plaque to install on it now that it is all painted. My other cars have one from the original dealership and I think they are kinda neat. I have no idea as to where this truck was sold, but it was built in CA also.

[Ironhorse]

I did that same thing for my restored '71 Chevelle. It was built in Arlington Tex, no idea where it was originally sold, acquired it in Newkirk, Ok years ago. Found a Quality Chevrolet, Wichita Ks. dealership trunk emblem and installed after the car was painted. That dealership is gone now but remember all the cool cars and trucks they had back in the day.

Might also try looking on the dreaded evilBay for "California dealership trunk emblems" I got a hard to find local dealership license plate frame thru eBay and it came from California of all places, LOL. That way you may get lucky enough to chose where your car came from, LOL.

Good luck in your search.

[best view]

If u have a chevelle the corvette museum have those records for a fee a got my history for my 69

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by best view

If u have a chevelle the corvette museum have those records for a fee a got my history for my 69

Only thing I could give them would be the VIN #, have never found a build sheet and car was totally blown apart during the restoration. Any idea what the cost is for a records search? Might give it a shot if reasonable but being tied to collectible Corvettes that may not be the case, LOL

[old51sedan]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

I did that same thing for my restored '71 Chevelle. It was built in Arlington Tex, no idea where it was originally sold, acquired it in Newkirk, Ok years ago. Found a Quality Chevrolet, Wichita Ks. dealership trunk emblem and installed after the car was painted. That dealership is gone now but remember all the cool cars and trucks they had back in the day.

Might also try looking on the dreaded evilBay for "California dealership trunk emblems" I got a hard to find local dealership license plate frame thru eBay and it came from California of all places, LOL. That way you may get lucky enough to chose where your car came from, LOL.

Good luck in your search.

Thanks, I have the original license plate and dealer emblem on my 51 Chevrolet. The original owner never threw anything away. Tried to buy this car when I was 15, after he passed I bought it from the family along with all the paper work.

[Ironhorse]

Sweet looking ride for sure. What engine does it have, all still original? Looks like a real time machine.

[69cam]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Only thing I could give them would be the VIN #, have never found a build sheet and car was totally blown apart during the restoration. Any idea what the cost is for a records search? Might give it a shot if reasonable but being tied to collectible Corvettes that may not be the case, LOL

If I remember correctly it used to be $50. All they need is the VIN#. But I don't recall the website.

[best view]

All u need is the vin don’t remember the cost I’ve done 6 of them just call the corvette museum ads value to your car

[old51sedan]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Sweet looking ride for sure. What engine does it have, all still original? Looks like a real time machine.

I used to have a few 54 Chevys, even though the car has 58,000 actual miles with a 216, I rebuilt a 235 installed that and changed the 411 rear end for a powerglide (3:55). I also installed the power steering from the 54 as they have the same frames. It has Fenton cast iron headers with glass packs, almost to loud. As I said I tried to buy it at age 15, I'm now in my late 70's so we've been friends a long time.

[Ironhorse]

When did GM change from the 216 to the 235, was thinking it may have been in 53, not sure on that. Don't have a lot of experience with the sixes. I have a 57 2 door sedan getting really close to finishing in the Alternate Tinkerings section if interested. Had it since '75.

[old51sedan]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

When did GM change from the 216 to the 235, was thinking it may have been in 53, not sure on that. Don't have a lot of experience with the sixes. I have a 57 2 door sedan getting really close to finishing in the Alternate Tinkerings section if interested. Had it since '75.

The 235 came out in 1950, but only came with the power glide, stick shifts were the 216 and had a 4:11 rear end. This is why I changed mine to a power glide rear (3:55) The 216's had solid lifters, where the 235 had hydraulic's and a much better oiling system. I grew up with these engines, that's why I have a 292 in my truck, my first new truck in 1969 had a 292.

[54blackhornet]

I applaud your attention to detail ! Remembering the long gone dealerships is commendable. I have the original license plate my 711 GMC was delivered with. Also the dealership frame surrounding it is original. The dealership building is still standing today in LaGrande Oregon but it’s now a Aaron’s furniture store. I even have a original oil change sticker from the dealership on the windshield. The original dealership decal was to far gone to save. The doors have the original furniture store ownership on them...