| lippy |
06-26-2015 10:06 PM |
Vintage CA black plates
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| RodKnock |
06-26-2015 11:28 PM |
This week I received notice that my plates will be ready for pickup in 8-12 weeks.
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| 4pipes |
06-26-2015 11:29 PM |
Thanks Lippy, just ordered one.
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| PatBuckley |
06-27-2015 05:17 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4pipes
(Post 1353801)
Thanks Lippy, just ordered one.
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KMP185?
UAL723?
That will look good. |
| Hipstuff |
06-27-2015 12:45 PM |
Not a fan.
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| ACademic |
06-27-2015 01:05 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by PatBuckley
(Post 1353816)
KMP185?
UAL723?
That will look good.
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You can't order a ABC ### (three alpha followed by three numerals) plate because the DMV views that sequence as already been used (from the 60's). Lots of original black plate cars still registered and on the road here, so some vanity choices will be denied. |
| Randy Rosenberg |
06-27-2015 02:27 PM |
I have a new style white personalized plate. Can I purchase a black plate version of this same personalized plate?
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| 4pipes |
06-27-2015 03:12 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by PatBuckley
(Post 1353816)
KMP185?
UAL723?
That will look good.
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Hi Pat, my first thought was to go with KMP185, but then went with KM427SC to assist with "is it real" questions. I really just wanted a black version of what I had, but it wouldn't let me do that (REALKMP).
I just realized, it's been ten years now since I bought your car! Going on 19,000 smiles. |
| Nedsel |
06-27-2015 03:13 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by ACademic
(Post 1353847)
You can't order a ABC ### (three alpha followed by three numerals) plate because the DMV views that sequence as already been used (from the 60's). Lots of original black plate cars still registered and on the road here, so some vanity choices will be denied.
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It will be interesting to see what effect the new black plates might have on the values of the originals. Currently, vintage black plates are selling for roughly $200 -300 on eBay, and the CA DMV allows owners of '63-'69 cars to retrofit them. The new plates will be visually similar but not exactly alike, nor will they use the same type of character sequence that enables one to date a car by its plates. Hence it will be apparent which cars are using the reproduction plates vs. the originals. And it strikes me, that probably wasn't the intent of the program at all. |
| 4pipes |
06-27-2015 03:49 PM |
Didn't even cross my mind, I haven't had a black plate since 1963..... On my '58 Triumph TR3.
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| rodneym |
06-27-2015 03:59 PM |
Randy,
I have the same question. I tried to input my personal plate online but of course it says it's not available.
There's got to be a way to make an exchange.
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| RodKnock |
06-27-2015 06:21 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy Rosenberg
(Post 1353850)
Can I purchase a black plate version of this same personalized plate?
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Yes.
I have a personalized plate for my Kirkham and the black plate version will be the one coming soon. |
| Kit Coyle |
06-27-2015 06:29 PM |
I received my sequential plates today in the mail.
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| rodneym |
06-27-2015 07:41 PM |
Rodknock,
Did you have to go to the DMV?
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| car4jim |
06-27-2015 09:17 PM |
I've read the new Black and Yellow plates are reflectorized. I'm not sure how vintage they will look, but like the idea a lot. Anybody seen the final product yet?
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| RodKnock |
06-27-2015 09:42 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
(Post 1353885)
Rodknock,
Did you have to go to the DMV?
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I haven't had to go in yet. I just mailed them my request/order form and a check. Some time back. I'll have to go into a DMV office to pick up the new black/gold plates (and calendar stickers) and turn in my old personalized plates. |
| Kit Coyle |
06-27-2015 10:04 PM |
The black plates were mailed to me and they arrived today. I did not go to
the DMV and I see no directive to "turn in" my old plates. The new black
plates are on my car now. The yellow paint used for the letters and numbers
is the only thing reflective and in the daylight you can't tell. The plates are
made at Folsom Prison from the original 1960s dies. The word "California"
is raised, as are the letters and numbers...same as the "original" 60s plate.
A replica plate for a replica car...now I wonder if I'll get questions about that.
Is that a real Cobra? Is that a real 60's black plate? Are you wearing a wig?
Are your girl friend's tits real? No you moron, I'm a replicant and she is a
blow-up doll.
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| tkb289 |
06-27-2015 10:46 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit Coyle
(Post 1353897)
The black plates were mailed to me and they arrived today. I did not go to
the DMV and I see no directive to "turn in" my old plates. The new black
plates are on my car now. The yellow paint used for the letters and numbers
is the only thing reflective and in the daylight you can't tell. The plates are
made at Folsom Prison from the original 1960s dies. The word "California"
is raised, as are the letters and numbers...same as the "original" 60s plate.
A replica plate for a replica car...now I wonder if I'll get questions about that.
Is that a real Cobra? Is that a real 60's black plate? Are you wearing a wig?
Are your girl friend's tits real? No you moron, I'm a replicant and she is a
blow-up doll.
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I would say you covered a lot of bases there ... ;) |
| Nedsel |
06-27-2015 11:12 PM |
Kit, you never should have sold that nice 260 car. It would look good today cruising La Jolla Blvd.
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| RodKnock |
06-28-2015 12:26 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit Coyle
(Post 1353897)
The black plates were mailed to me and they arrived today. I did not go to
the DMV and I see no directive to "turn in" my old plates. The new black
plates are on my car now. The yellow paint used for the letters and numbers
is the only thing reflective and in the daylight you can't tell. The plates are
made at Folsom Prison from the original 1960s dies. The word "California"
is raised, as are the letters and numbers...same as the "original" 60s plate.
A replica plate for a replica car...now I wonder if I'll get questions about that.
Is that a real Cobra? Is that a real 60's black plate? Are you wearing a wig?
Are your girl friend's tits real? No you moron, I'm a replicant and she is a
blow-up doll.
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My notice said they'll notify me about pickup and, when you order personalized plates, they make you turn in old sequential plates. I'm surprised they let you keep the old ones. But hey, that's fine by me. |
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