63-72 Calif Comm Black Plate sequence

[rpmgroup]

Some dealers had their own staff pick up plates at the local DMVs. It was common for customers to return in a few days and we would install the plates and remove the paper ones.

[68bowtie]

Originally Posted by 19553100

I'd like to hear from any California members
that have trucks with Black Commercial plates
that end in a Letter. (2 numbers/ 3 numbers/ 1 Letter)
Your truck would be a 1967-72 probably

My question: Is there a "63" imprinted in the upper corner
box?


Thanks for responding!

Wayne Weaver

hate to bring up an old (but interesting) thread, but i can't leave an unanswered question!

1970 ## ###F without a 63 stamp

[ortegamotor]

Here are mine from San Bruno Ca...... 1968

[fisherman56]

My plates that came with my California truck start with Q, so there might be some truth......

[71Dually]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Okay, okay!!!!

... I have access to a set of black plates with this config:

ABC 123

What will I have to do to use them?

Greetings magwakeenercew2jh,

Man why does that sequence make me think of Michael and the Jackson 5?

Not to sure what you want to use them on so I'll presume it is your beautiful truck.

ABC 123 is a correct 56-62 (yellow/black series) and a 63-69 (black/yellow series) passenger vehicle plate sequence. Presuming you have a set of 63-69 black plates you'll then need to buy a 1963-1969 passenger vehicle for them or install a permanently mounted (bolted down) camper on the truck and/or never carry anything in the truck except people to use them. Carry anything but people in a truck with passenger plates and it's a BIG fine if you get caught. You might get away with a passenger plate on a truck without a load but this is my first truck so I've not researched what the California Vehicle Code (CVC) sections actually state yet.

Most likely DMV won't allow passenger plates to be placed on a previously commercially registered because then they loose their weight fees. I need to know this information so I'll check the registration CVC's a little later but I really don't think passenger plates are allowed on commercial vehicles & P/U trucks.

I currently have the original blue passenger plates (858 DXJ) on my '71 cab chassis but it was originally registered as a housecar. I believe once I put any kind of a bed on it or strip the Motorhome floor and front wall from it (their still bolted to the cab and frame) I'll have to get commercial plates before I can legally operate it or haul anything. It all depends on what the CVC says.

Another option would be to sell or trade the passenger set for a clear set of commercial plates. Just check with DMV first to make sure your passenger plates are clear so you know what you have to sell or trade. Won't hurt to check that the replacement plates are clear first also so you'll know exactly what your getting before you commit to any transaction.

By the way the actual CVC book is great to have. I've beaten a few tickets from peace officers that use the cliff note version to issue citations. I shocked a judge and prosecutor (and perhaps embarrassed them a little in front of their packed courtroom) when I made a motion for dismissal and showed them the law stating I couldn't be cited for the offense because I was a pedestrian. The look on their face was... well... priceless, and my case was quickly dismissed.

Played the game their way and won, they couldn't get me out of their courtroom fast enough! A win for the little guy was a good day for me.

You can get the CVC at the DMV real cheap and they make great reading. I get one every year.

Cheers.

My current and original passenger plate on my '71 class c motorhome.

[Lee H]

I've seen a few AAA NNN passenger plates on trucks but thought it was just a DMV error. Interesting.

[bollybib]

hmm...I wish I would have run across this thread when I was looking for YOM plates. But it looks like I got pretty close with other research cuz I ended up getting plates ending in D on my '69.

[C/10 King]

Originally Posted by bollybib

hmm...I wish I would have run across this thread when I was looking for YOM plates. But it looks like I got pretty close with other research cuz I ended up getting plates ending in D on my '69.

Bollybib, I think you hit the nail on the head, here a pic of my old 69' with a "D" plate.

[RoadDawg]

Originally Posted by storm9c1

My '69 C30 came from California, and it came with the original black plates. The format is "## ### X" where the letter is after the numbers. As far as I know, they were the original plates from '69.

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Do you have a photo of that? I've never seen a original black plate with any letter further than "J" on the right side.

Just found this ancient thread and had resurrect it to make this reply. I'm doing research on YOM plates and am considering adding a set to my 1971 GMC ambulance. The 1963 base black & gold (and later 1970 base blue & gold) commerical plates using letters W, X, Y, & Z were known as Board of Equalization or "BE" commerical plates and were reserved for issue to privately owned "for hire" vehicles that were required to pay tax revenues to the state.

Examples of these on private ambulances:









Prior to the 1956 base plates, this type also displayed a "BE" to the side of the number sequence (still using W, X, Y or Z):

[KQQL IT]

Answered my own questions.

[Big Kev-O]

Mine are original on my 68. They are 12 345B format and there is a 63 stamped in the upper right corner under the year sticker.

[KQQL IT]

I was told it was luck of the draw.

Dad moved to cali in June 71 and the plate was .. 217 J I can't find a complete pic.
Just was curious about the x y z sequence.

But the post above mine explained it.

['68OrangeSunshine]

For the record, my '68 C/10 Stepside had Black and Gold Calif. plates when I bought it in Pasadena in 1973.
10566A
I had to surrender the plates to the ADOT/MVD when I moved to Arizona.

[doowopper]

My '69 bought in Alhambra in july has black plates. #####E

[BROWN 70]

my 1970 gmc came from the 1st owner. it has xx xxx d with no 63 stamp.

[yuccales]

Plates original to the truck. No 63 stamped on either.