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**Ironhorse** · 08-16-2020, 01:06 PM

PRICE REDUCED-$15 SHIPPED

Recently acquired this and having never seen such an early example I had to Google it. 1965 is the very first year that GM used the metal plate, previously was just a printed paper warranty. Very hard to find and unique piece for a first year item.

A few items I've learned about this Protecto-plate. Truck was originally delivered to Pierson Chevrolet in Dewey Co, Taloga, Okla. on Nov. 17, 64. Was the 19,107th truck built for 1965 at St. Louis, 283 engine and 3.73 rear axle. Paint code 544 is red I believe. Kinda guessing here, not really great at deciphering these plate codes

Some water stains on cover, writing on back shows windshield was cracked July 25th ('65 ?) since was delivered in 64? Two Delco battery warranty slips intact. Warranty of 24 months or 24,000 miles.

A cool early Protecto-plate for your 65 truck glove box and dash at the local car/truck show. $15 shipped to your door, money order, do not have Paypal.

08-16-2020, 01:06 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,028	1965 Protecto-Plate / Warranty Booklet PRICE REDUCED-$15 SHIPPED Recently acquired this and having never seen such an early example I had to Google it. 1965 is the very first year that GM used the metal plate, previously was just a printed paper warranty. Very hard to find and unique piece for a first year item. A few items I've learned about this Protecto-plate. Truck was originally delivered to Pierson Chevrolet in Dewey Co, Taloga, Okla. on Nov. 17, 64. Was the 19,107th truck built for 1965 at St. Louis, 283 engine and 3.73 rear axle. Paint code 544 is red I believe. Kinda guessing here, not really great at deciphering these plate codes Some water stains on cover, writing on back shows windshield was cracked July 25th ('65 ?) since was delivered in 64? Two Delco battery warranty slips intact. Warranty of 24 months or 24,000 miles. A cool early Protecto-plate for your 65 truck glove box and dash at the local car/truck show. $15 shipped to your door, money order, do not have Paypal. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 02-22-2021 at 05:03 PM. Reason: Lowered Price-Again