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mvfd70 · 08-30-2007, 11:45 AM

Just got these in the mail yesterday. I can't wait to clean them up, get them repainted and get them on the truck. Of course, I guess the truck has to be assembled before plates can be on

. They'll look good on the garage wall for a while though. Luckily I found the law in the Illinois Vehicle Code that says I can run these plates on my truck.

I think they're in great shape for 40 year old pieces of tin.

glock35ipsc · 08-30-2007, 12:41 PM

Very cool! A couple months ago I picked up a brand new set of unissued 1968 Colorado plates. I also checked and found out that I can register them, but I'm not sure if I'm going to or not. Right now it has collector plates that only need to be renewed evey 5 years. I might just swap them out for shows.

Bishops Trucks · 08-30-2007, 12:47 PM

Nice looking plates.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-30-2007, 01:06 PM

Cool! I got a 1967 SC plate for my truck. Haven't put it on yet.

72BlckButy · 08-30-2007, 01:42 PM

Great buy!

dan42 · 08-30-2007, 05:02 PM

That's pretty cool. I have the old black and yellow California plates on my '67, but they are actually the originally issued plates. Kinda adds a little originality to it.

Brock · 08-30-2007, 09:12 PM

thats just plain cool!!!
you wouldn't happen to know if I can use old plates in KY would ya? Would they have to be from the right county?

mvfd70 · 09-03-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

thats just plain cool!!!
you wouldn't happen to know if I can use old plates in KY would ya? Would they have to be from the right county?

The only thing I can say is check with your DMV, Secretary of State or whoever takes care of that kind of thing with you. For Illinois it is the Secretary of State office that does all the vehicle registration. If I'm going to run these plates, I'll have to purchase current antique vehicle plates and keep them with me at all times.

corn · 08-30-2007, 10:02 PM

Those are nice! Ive been looking for 69 iowa plates too. Only problem here is I need the correct county number too. Ill keep hunting. Good score on your end!

dan42 · 08-30-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

Those are nice! Ive been looking for 69 iowa plates too. Only problem here is I need the correct county number too. Ill keep hunting. Good score on your end!

Check out the antique stores, especially in the Lakes area, I see them all the time there - I've got Iowa plates going back to 1918 on my walls. Usually they are a couple dollars each, though it's a little harder to find a pair - good luck!

corn · 08-30-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Check out the antique stores, especially in the Lakes area, I see them all the time there - I've got Iowa plates going back to 1918 on my walls. Usually they are a couple dollars each, though it's a little harder to find a pair - good luck!

You are familiar with the lakes area? Small world...

powell72 · 08-30-2007, 11:30 PM

Nice score, Colorado is a pain in the butt about old plates, but I worked around it. My plate frame cracks up my friends-

KJ69 · 08-31-2007, 07:48 AM

Speaking of old license plates , is there somewhere you can send an old license plate to get it repainted or freshened up. I have one for my 1969 C10 which says farm truck, but I really believe it was used for a farm truck.....LOL

Bishops Trucks · 08-31-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KJ69

Speaking of old license plates , is there somewhere you can send an old license plate to get it repainted or freshened up. I have one for my 1969 C10 which says farm truck, but I really believe it was used for a farm truck.....LOL

I have a guy that can restore your plates for you, I just need to find his email addresws. I'll PM you soon.

08-30-2007, 11:45 AM	#1
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	My latest eBay acquisitions Just got these in the mail yesterday. I can't wait to clean them up, get them repainted and get them on the truck. Of course, I guess the truck has to be assembled before plates can be on . They'll look good on the garage wall for a while though. Luckily I found the law in the Illinois Vehicle Code that says I can run these plates on my truck. I think they're in great shape for 40 year old pieces of tin. Attached Images __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL Last edited by mvfd70; 08-30-2007 at 11:46 AM.

08-30-2007, 12:41 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: My latest eBay acquisitions Very cool! A couple months ago I picked up a brand new set of unissued 1968 Colorado plates. I also checked and found out that I can register them, but I'm not sure if I'm going to or not. Right now it has collector plates that only need to be renewed evey 5 years. I might just swap them out for shows. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-30-2007, 12:47 PM	#3
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08-30-2007, 01:06 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: My latest eBay acquisitions Cool! I got a 1967 SC plate for my truck. Haven't put it on yet. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-30-2007, 01:42 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My latest eBay acquisitions Great buy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-30-2007, 05:02 PM	#6
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: My latest eBay acquisitions That's pretty cool. I have the old black and yellow California plates on my '67, but they are actually the originally issued plates. Kinda adds a little originality to it. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-30-2007, 09:12 PM	#7
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: My latest eBay acquisitions thats just plain cool!!! you wouldn't happen to know if I can use old plates in KY would ya? Would they have to be from the right county? __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

08-30-2007, 10:02 PM	#9
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: My latest eBay acquisitions Those are nice! Ive been looking for 69 iowa plates too. Only problem here is I need the correct county number too. Ill keep hunting. Good score on your end!

08-30-2007, 11:30 PM	#12
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: My latest eBay acquisitions Nice score, Colorado is a pain in the butt about old plates, but I worked around it. My plate frame cracks up my friends- __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-31-2007, 07:48 AM	#13
KJ69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 25	Re: My latest eBay acquisitions Speaking of old license plates , is there somewhere you can send an old license plate to get it repainted or freshened up. I have one for my 1969 C10 which says farm truck, but I really believe it was used for a farm truck.....LOL __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 1968 Camaro RS/SS 1998 Chevy Z71 extended cab 4x4



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