Plate renovation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rich916 · 02-11-2014, 07:09 PM

I’m looking into getting my plates done by a professional shop that specializes in this kind of work. I’ve checked around a bit but there seems to be some major differences in pricing and procedure.(clear coat ..powder coating vs. paint...etc...) Can anybody recommend a place? Any information would be helpfull.

Thanks,

Rich

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-11-2014, 07:37 PM

Do search on the topic I recall some threads on the subject with recommendations for shops and warnings for shops

slow-1 · 02-11-2014, 07:41 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596009

ChevLoRay · 02-11-2014, 08:35 PM

ALPCA (Automobile License Plate Collectors Ass'n) has a number of vendors listed on their website who do restoration. It's an interesting site, even if you don't have one of them to do yours. I think it is www.alpca.org. You can Goggle 'em.

sdailey · 02-11-2014, 09:54 PM

www.tagdr.com

Rod will take care of you.

Here's a thread showing some of his work.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593155

sKnNyPpY · 02-11-2014, 10:46 PM

Some states require them to be unmodified, might want to check regulations

Saclandman · 02-11-2014, 11:18 PM

Looks like you can order replacement plates in the original yellow on black from the DMV:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/plates/standardplates.htm

You have to surrender your original plates though.

**jeffahart** · 02-12-2014, 12:30 AM

I sent mine here. I was driving the truck and needed plates so I sent them one at a time. Great people to deal with. I love the job they did.
http://www.vintageplaterestoration.com/Home_Page.php

**jeffahart** · 02-12-2014, 12:38 AM

Also, make sure you specify if you want satin or gloss black. what you see in mine is satin I think; it was a year ago when I had them done.
I will admit I was very worried about sending off my plates and not ever seeing them again. I have heard about so many flakes. Out there. But I have to say, I enjoy those restored plates as much as anything else on the truck!

**Tom Vogel** · 02-12-2014, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

www.tagdr.com

Rod will take care of you.

Here's thread showing some of his work.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593155

Thats where I sent mine, top notch work. I know the finished pic is small, however, trust me they are perfect... like brand new.

**special-K** · 02-12-2014, 12:06 PM

So,how much are people paying for these plate restorations?

sdailey · 02-12-2014, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

So,how much are people paying for these plate restorations?

I had a really nice tag, that I bought at a swap meet, that I traded him (plus cash to boot) for a tag that he had restored already.

http://www.tagdr.com/prices

tommys72 · 02-12-2014, 12:13 PM

The finished product looks good, it almost seems though with some time and patience someone could do it themselves and save some dinero

Rich916 · 02-12-2014, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

So,how much are people paying for these plate restorations?

Well it really varies, any where from $80-$150+ per plate.

Thanks to all that posted up information, greatly appreciated.

Rich

**special-K** · 02-13-2014, 12:47 AM

I know the guy that did mine charges $60 w/o doing any repairing. He's a sign painter/pinstripe/airbrush guy. I straightened my own,he's a friend,and I've given him things before so mine were free. But,what I was asking is how much did the jibs that members have shown cost them. This would be helpful information pertaining to this thread

ls1c10 · 02-13-2014, 12:52 AM

There's a shop in Gilroy ca that makes plates. I had a set made for $200. they came out great and even had the 63 stamped in the corner. I'll post a pic this weekend when I get to the shop

69Rumbler · 02-13-2014, 02:05 AM

You can get them from the DMV to now

slikside · 02-13-2014, 12:57 PM

subscribed.

Lee H · 02-13-2014, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Rumbler

You can get them from the DMV to now

Well kinda, the only resemblance seems to be the color scheme. Some have reported seeing samples that are reflective, plates are flat (Alpha/numerals are not raised), font is way different, are among the comments. Between the YOM program and these, if they ever really go on sale, it will drive the cost of real vintage plates higher than they are now. I think a lot of folks are going to be disappointed, except maybe the PT Cruiser clubs.

**special-K** · 02-13-2014, 03:03 PM

It's funny,I had a '55 wagon registered Historic back in the '80s. I sold the car and still had the Historic tags with an '85 sticker. I screwed it up on my shop with all the other old tags and metal signs. Probably made a bird house out of the front one. Now,almost 30 years later I have an '85 Jimmy registered historic and those would have been perfect. Never figured back then the modern age tags with stickers would come of anything...let alone the vehicles. I like finding more unique YOM tags,like Historic or the Farm Truck ones I have on my '72

Rich916 · 03-25-2014, 11:16 AM

Got my plates back and couldn’t be happier.
$80.00 per plate, no hidden charges. Nice guy to work with. Notified me when plates arrived and kept me informed with the progress.

Highly recommend this place!!

http://mojoartworks.com/

Steve Hafner · 03-26-2014, 09:10 AM

. . . .

The California black plate I bought for my collection had not been restored and I like them with the sticker's still on them:

. . . .

02-11-2014, 07:09 PM	#1
Rich916 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 274	Plate renovation I’m looking into getting my plates done by a professional shop that specializes in this kind of work. I’ve checked around a bit but there seems to be some major differences in pricing and procedure.(clear coat ..powder coating vs. paint...etc...) Can anybody recommend a place? Any information would be helpfull. Thanks, Rich Attached Images __________________ 71 Short Step Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429946

02-11-2014, 07:37 PM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,255	Re: Plate renovation Do search on the topic I recall some threads on the subject with recommendations for shops and warnings for shops __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-11-2014, 07:41 PM	#3
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Plate renovation http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596009 __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

02-11-2014, 08:35 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Plate renovation ALPCA (Automobile License Plate Collectors Ass'n) has a number of vendors listed on their website who do restoration. It's an interesting site, even if you don't have one of them to do yours. I think it is www.alpca.org. You can Goggle 'em. __________________ 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.

02-11-2014, 09:54 PM	#5
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Plate renovation www.tagdr.com Rod will take care of you. Here's a thread showing some of his work. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593155 __________________ Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 02-12-2014 at 12:19 PM.

02-11-2014, 10:46 PM	#6
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Plate renovation Some states require them to be unmodified, might want to check regulations __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

02-11-2014, 11:18 PM	#7
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Plate renovation Looks like you can order replacement plates in the original yellow on black from the DMV: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/plates/standardplates.htm You have to surrender your original plates though. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

02-12-2014, 12:30 AM	#8
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,908	Re: Plate renovation I sent mine here. I was driving the truck and needed plates so I sent them one at a time. Great people to deal with. I love the job they did. http://www.vintageplaterestoration.com/Home_Page.php Attached Images

02-12-2014, 12:38 AM	#9
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,908	Re: Plate renovation Also, make sure you specify if you want satin or gloss black. what you see in mine is satin I think; it was a year ago when I had them done. I will admit I was very worried about sending off my plates and not ever seeing them again. I have heard about so many flakes. Out there. But I have to say, I enjoy those restored plates as much as anything else on the truck!

02-12-2014, 12:06 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Plate renovation So,how much are people paying for these plate restorations? __________________ "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 ~

02-12-2014, 12:13 PM	#13
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,076	Re: Plate renovation The finished product looks good, it almost seems though with some time and patience someone could do it themselves and save some dinero __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-13-2014, 12:47 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Plate renovation I know the guy that did mine charges $60 w/o doing any repairing. He's a sign painter/pinstripe/airbrush guy. I straightened my own,he's a friend,and I've given him things before so mine were free. But,what I was asking is how much did the jibs that members have shown cost them. This would be helpful information pertaining to this thread __________________ "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 ~

02-13-2014, 12:52 AM	#16
ls1c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: watsonville, ca Posts: 40	Re: Plate renovation There's a shop in Gilroy ca that makes plates. I had a set made for $200. they came out great and even had the 63 stamped in the corner. I'll post a pic this weekend when I get to the shop

02-13-2014, 02:05 AM	#17
69Rumbler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 903	Re: Plate renovation You can get them from the DMV to now __________________ 1969 C20 CUSTOM "RUMBLEr"

02-13-2014, 12:57 PM	#18
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,186	Re: Plate renovation subscribed. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, HEI, mostly stock, Survivor.



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02-13-2014, 03:03 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Plate renovation It's funny,I had a '55 wagon registered Historic back in the '80s. I sold the car and still had the Historic tags with an '85 sticker. I screwed it up on my shop with all the other old tags and metal signs. Probably made a bird house out of the front one. Now,almost 30 years later I have an '85 Jimmy registered historic and those would have been perfect. Never figured back then the modern age tags with stickers would come of anything...let alone the vehicles. I like finding more unique YOM tags,like Historic or the Farm Truck ones I have on my '72 __________________ "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 ~

03-25-2014, 11:16 AM	#21
Rich916 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 274	Re: Plate renovation Got my plates back and couldn’t be happier. $80.00 per plate, no hidden charges. Nice guy to work with. Notified me when plates arrived and kept me informed with the progress. Highly recommend this place!! http://mojoartworks.com/ Attached Images __________________ 71 Short Step Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429946

03-26-2014, 09:10 AM	#22
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Plate renovation . . . . The California black plate I bought for my collection had not been restored and I like them with the sticker's still on them: . . . . Attached Images

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