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DBK81 · 01-07-2016, 09:19 PM

Looking at getting a custom plate for my '72, wondering what other guys are running for slogans on custom plates?
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steves1967 · 01-07-2016, 09:23 PM

My dad bought my truck brand new in 71. it's a 3/4t long bed. After he passed I got "DADSC20" to honor/remember him by.

tcrist · 01-07-2016, 09:44 PM

I am not into custom plates but I would guess that it would have to be something that means something to you personally or something representing the pickup in some way or another.

davepl · 01-07-2016, 10:28 PM

I run a frame that says "Built Not Bought" because people think I have money and I built this truck by hand from two framerails up!

On my car I have 116 because that's the license plate my Dad had on it in Saskatchewan in 1969. But we (WA State) can't get collector plates with custom content, which is unfortunate.

My best advice is not to duplicate what the truck already says (like putting "SS 396" on a Camaro that says that on the side already).

Most people can't tell what years these are (as evidence by people that tell me their Dad had a truck just like mine, except it was a 1956 and it was a Ford) so having the year is nice.

Andy4639 · 01-07-2016, 11:48 PM

Old picture of mine. I have a 71 LS now!

davepl · 01-08-2016, 03:35 PM

I don't remember ever seeing a truck without tail light trim (like Andy's) before. Even my Dad's old poverty 910 had it.

The ones that have trim have trim holes - I wonder if its a different stamping?

DBK81 · 01-08-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I run a frame that says "Built Not Bought" because people think I have money and I built this truck by hand from two framerails up!

On my car I have 116 because that's the license plate my Dad had on it in Saskatchewan in 1969. But we (WA State) can't get collector plates with custom content, which is unfortunate.

My best advice is not to duplicate what the truck already says (like putting "SS 396" on a Camaro that says that on the side already).

Most people can't tell what years these are (as evidence by people that tell me their Dad had a truck just like mine, except it was a 1956 and it was a Ford) so having the year is nice.

What part of SK? I am a Saskatchewan boy born and raised other than going to College in Michigan.

I ended up going with "306 C10" "306" is Saskatchewan's area code. So did pretty much what you suggested not to do, lol. The beauty thing is SK has "Collector plates" which are vintage looking and will fit the truck nicely.

Collector Plate

Actual plate from 1969

Andy4639 · 01-08-2016, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I don't remember ever seeing a truck without tail light trim (like Andy's) before. Even my Dad's old poverty 910 had it.

The ones that have trim have trim holes - I wonder if its a different stamping?

Nope shaved it all off when I had the last paint job done. All trim was removed and all 200 are so holes welded up.

Wasted Income · 01-08-2016, 03:59 PM

Turbocharged:

Also turbocharged but sneaky:

DBK81 · 01-08-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Turbocharged:

Also turbocharged but sneaky:

That sleeper is MINT!!

CST10 · 01-08-2016, 11:08 PM

On my white 70 truck I have "CRUEZIN"

On my gold 68 truck I have "CRUEZER".

On my 98 Z28 Camaro I have "BAD Z28".

hardwaycooke · 01-08-2016, 11:18 PM

My kind of custom...

Z10 · 01-08-2016, 11:33 PM

My C6 Z06........Just Sayin.

hdff · 01-09-2016, 04:09 PM

I run a YOM on mine. I like that a whole lot better that some phunny saying. Does Canada allow YOM plates?

**jocko** · 01-09-2016, 04:12 PM

How about "IDEWHAUL"? It is a truck, after all... (I'm not a big fan of the custom plates either, but I do occasionally enjoy the ones that make you think a little bit before you 'get it'... Ha). I remember a Model A sedan I saw once that had the plate "IDOXLR8", and that always stuck with me - can still see the car, and I was a teenager at the time. i.e. it's been a long, long while. I prefer YOM plates if your state lets you run em.

**Ironhorse** · 01-09-2016, 04:21 PM

Also run YOM plates on my '71 4x4, '71 Chevelle and my '57 Chevy 2 dr. $18 a year for registration saves a bit from normal registration.

Todd Morrow · 01-09-2016, 04:57 PM

My truck is a 70 c/10' and the tag reads "SEVN T"
My buddys 69 reads "6 TEE 9"

**Already Gone** · 01-09-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DBK81

What part of SK? I am a Saskatchewan boy born and raised other than going to College in Michigan.

I ended up going with "306 C10" "306" is Saskatchewan's area code. So did pretty much what you suggested not to do, lol. The beauty thing is SK has "Collector plates" which are vintage looking and will fit the truck nicely.

Collector Plate

Actual plate from 1969

Its great we finally got Collector Plates in December 2014. I over the years always managed to get 777 as my first 3 numbers for all my vehicles. I watched the series evolve over the years and in 2008/2009 when I started seeing the "G" series of plates on vehicles I called SGI to see if 777GDB had been released. It had and the SGI lady called the issuer and they still had the plate and it hadn't been released and they agreed to save it for me. I live in Saskatoon and the plate could have been anywhere in the Province, and it could have meant a3/400 mile drive to get it, and I would have had to go to the issuer where ever they were in the Province to register my 72 and get the plate. Well sometimes things align for you and I got lucky because the plate was at an issuer in Warman Sask. which is only 5/7 miles North of Saskatoon. When the Collector plates were released i went and got a collector plate with 777GDB on it and that is what I run on the trucks now. If someone wants to turn that sideways pic around, feel free.

Yooper truck · 01-09-2016, 06:20 PM

I brought my truck home via Rt. 66 in 2009, so I thought DIDRT66 was appropriate. 3000 miles from L.A. to Michigan, stupidist thing I ever did and one of the funnest things I ever did.

Hack71 · 01-14-2016, 10:41 PM

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Cheyene AKA "Spare Change" since I got her she takes all my "Spare Change"!

Lancialonnie · 01-15-2016, 11:48 PM

I just got the letter from DMV that my new vintage looking remake black/yellow California plate is ready to pick up, can't wait! 72PIKUP

72supr · 01-16-2016, 01:37 AM

My 72 Super reads 72 SUPR.Had the plate when I bought the pickup from my son so I kept it.Somebody beat him to the E.

**slomotion** · 01-16-2016, 06:01 PM

And people still ask what it is.......

HeavyD · 01-17-2016, 12:20 AM

Wife bought this for me hoping it will make the never ending project go faster..

jimbosprint · 07-04-2016, 10:35 AM

I finally got my custom plates!

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01-07-2016, 09:19 PM	#1
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Custom License Plates Looking at getting a custom plate for my '72, wondering what other guys are running for slogans on custom plates? Posted via Mobile Device

01-07-2016, 09:23 PM	#2
steves1967 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Manteca, Ca USA Posts: 305	Re: Custom License Plates My dad bought my truck brand new in 71. it's a 3/4t long bed. After he passed I got "DADSC20" to honor/remember him by. __________________ '71 Chevy 3/4 Ton Longbed '22 Chevy Tahoe RST '67 Firebird- 8 sec street car '24 GMC CC 4x4 Duramax Dually

01-07-2016, 09:44 PM	#3
tcrist Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Manteca, Ca. Posts: 274	Re: Custom License Plates I am not into custom plates but I would guess that it would have to be something that means something to you personally or something representing the pickup in some way or another. __________________ Terry Soon to be retired and moving to Bristol, TN.

01-07-2016, 10:28 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Custom License Plates I run a frame that says "Built Not Bought" because people think I have money and I built this truck by hand from two framerails up! On my car I have 116 because that's the license plate my Dad had on it in Saskatchewan in 1969. But we (WA State) can't get collector plates with custom content, which is unfortunate. My best advice is not to duplicate what the truck already says (like putting "SS 396" on a Camaro that says that on the side already). Most people can't tell what years these are (as evidence by people that tell me their Dad had a truck just like mine, except it was a 1956 and it was a Ford) so having the year is nice. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

01-07-2016, 11:48 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Custom License Plates Old picture of mine. I have a 71 LS now! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-08-2016, 03:35 PM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Custom License Plates I don't remember ever seeing a truck without tail light trim (like Andy's) before. Even my Dad's old poverty 910 had it. The ones that have trim have trim holes - I wonder if its a different stamping? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

01-08-2016, 03:59 PM	#9
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Custom License Plates Turbocharged: Also turbocharged but sneaky: __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

01-08-2016, 11:08 PM	#11
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Custom License Plates On my white 70 truck I have "CRUEZIN" On my gold 68 truck I have "CRUEZER". On my 98 Z28 Camaro I have "BAD Z28". __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-08-2016, 11:18 PM	#12
hardwaycooke Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: anderson, sc Posts: 647	Re: Custom License Plates My kind of custom... Attached Images __________________ 71 LWB Large Bore 6-71 Blown 383 Stroker 4.11 Motive/EOM Eaton Posi Ported/Polished Carrier 15x8/15x16.5 MT Radials B&M Pro Shifter Truck Name- Spike

01-08-2016, 11:33 PM	#13
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Custom License Plates My C6 Z06........Just Sayin. Attached Images __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

01-09-2016, 04:09 PM	#14
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Custom License Plates I run a YOM on mine. I like that a whole lot better that some phunny saying. Does Canada allow YOM plates? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-09-2016, 04:12 PM	#15
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Custom License Plates How about "IDEWHAUL"? It is a truck, after all... (I'm not a big fan of the custom plates either, but I do occasionally enjoy the ones that make you think a little bit before you 'get it'... Ha). I remember a Model A sedan I saw once that had the plate "IDOXLR8", and that always stuck with me - can still see the car, and I was a teenager at the time. i.e. it's been a long, long while. I prefer YOM plates if your state lets you run em.

01-09-2016, 04:21 PM	#16
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Custom License Plates Also run YOM plates on my '71 4x4, '71 Chevelle and my '57 Chevy 2 dr. $18 a year for registration saves a bit from normal registration. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-09-2016, 04:57 PM	#17
Todd Morrow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 1	Re: Custom License Plates My truck is a 70 c/10' and the tag reads "SEVN T" My buddys 69 reads "6 TEE 9"

01-09-2016, 06:20 PM	#19
Yooper truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rudyard, Michigan Posts: 125	Re: Custom License Plates I brought my truck home via Rt. 66 in 2009, so I thought DIDRT66 was appropriate. 3000 miles from L.A. to Michigan, stupidist thing I ever did and one of the funnest things I ever did. Attached Images



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01-14-2016, 10:41 PM	#20
Hack71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bayboro, North Carolina Posts: 180	Re: Custom License Plates Cheyene AKA "Spare Change" since I got her she takes all my "Spare Change"! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693490Cheyenne, AKA "Spare Change" Hack71 Build

01-15-2016, 11:48 PM	#21
Lancialonnie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 153	Re: Custom License Plates I just got the letter from DMV that my new vintage looking remake black/yellow California plate is ready to pick up, can't wait! 72PIKUP

01-16-2016, 01:37 AM	#22
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 428	Re: Custom License Plates My 72 Super reads 72 SUPR.Had the plate when I bought the pickup from my son so I kept it.Somebody beat him to the E.

01-16-2016, 06:01 PM	#23
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Custom License Plates And people still ask what it is....... Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

01-17-2016, 12:20 AM	#24
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Custom License Plates Wife bought this for me hoping it will make the never ending project go faster.. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

07-04-2016, 10:35 AM	#25
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: Custom License Plates I finally got my custom plates! __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

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