Where to find vintage plates???

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65shlbycln

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I would love to have an original 1965 Georgia plate on the front of my car. Where would i find such a plate?

Does anybody here have a vintage plate on their car? If so, pics!!!

 

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Ronstang

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I have 5 original (new in plastic) sets of Texas plates from 1966 and a 1966 Dealer plate.....but that doesn't do you any good. I'm sure there is a dealer in Georgia who has at least good used old plates.

 

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hey Ron, whaddaya want for one of those plates?? My car is originally from the Fort Worth area, and is a 1966 FB

 

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Ronstang

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Rent-A-Racer,

Are you still living in Texas? I can see if I can find my friend who deals in these things for you. I'm not sure it he has any new sets of plates anymore as they have become quite rare in NOS condition, but he usually has some decent used sets that can be restored to a condition that the Texas DPS will accept for use on a classic vehicle. In Texas the only way to legally run only a rear plate is to use a dealer tag....that is why I have the dealer tag.

 

Rent-A-Racer

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I live in Kentucky, but I purchased the car from a guy in Texas. (Whichita Falls, I believe.) I flew down just to look at the car. My wife thought I was nuts. (It the car in the avitar pic).

 

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Ronstang

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Texas plates won't do you any good in Kentucky. You have to use the state's plate you reside in or it cannot be registered.....unless you just want something to decorate the wall of your study.

 

Rent-A-Racer

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yeah that was kinda the idea, since the car was from Texas. Thanks anyway!!

 

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Ronstang

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Next time I see my friend I will see if he has any stray single Texas plates from 1966. They are of no use except decoration and he might sell it real cheap.

 

65fastback2+2

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ebay, they usually have em when im searchin for em.

 

66stangmeister

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say u get a set of vintage plates for the state that you live in. Louisiana, in my case. can you legally run those plates on the car? or is that not possible? only for front vanity plates? I think it'd be awesome to have some vintage plates instead of the new ones.

 

TIGGER

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Here in Oregon you can usually find vintage plates at swapmeets. They run anywhere from $50-$200 depending on age and usage. You can also buy them from some wrecking yards. I bought a real nice set for my Pinto in December for $25 from the local u-pull it. A little wax and they looked almost brand new. Good luck.

 

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Ronstang

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I'm not sure about all states but in Texas you can use original issue Texas plates that match the year of manufacture of your vehicle as your normal plates. You can use these plates forever and never have to change them like you do with the ones the state provides. You have the option to register normally or there are several options for classic registration....but you can run vintage plates for all options.

You have to fill out some paperwork and take the plates you want to use to certain offices so they can photocopy them and check condition and send the info off to Austin for approval. I have never had a problem with this process.

I'm not sure about any other states but a simple call to your local DMV should answer your questions....good luck.

 

mxzx446

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We can run the old plates here in NY as long as we have the right sticker. I found my plates at a swap meet. I looked on ebay for a while but couldnt pass up these with the 289. I cant use them because I need classic insurance which I cant get yet.

 

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Edbert

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Rent-A-Racer

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that plate would be good for a Camaro! (Did I just say Camaro?)

 

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Ronstang

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Yeah, but there were no Z28s in 1967 so that plate must be a photochop.

I'm wrong......there was a Z28 in 1967.....DOH!!!!!!!!

 

35th LE GT

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I found an original pair of matching plates for my 69 at a flea market in North Carolina. Paid &10 for them. Try local flea markets. Might want to check Hemming's as well.

 

Myfirst67

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i really want the black and yellow 67 california plates for my 67 .how do u get them? And can u get them from the DMV?

 

Edbert

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Rent-A-Racer said:

that plate would be good for a Camaro! (Did I just say Camaro?)

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Why would a Camaro brag about eating another Camaro?

 

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Myfirst67 said:

i really want the black and yellow 67 california plates for my 67 .how do u get them? And can u get them from the DMV?

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You definately can't get them through DMV. In fact, they wanted to take mine and replace them with new "reflective" plates. I went through 2 people and a supervisor before they relented.

If you are a AAA member try going through them for info