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68Stepbed · 01-29-2021, 10:25 AM

So, while scrounging through the "automotive" section at Hobby Lobby while the wife was in another area, I spotted these cool license plate letter and number plaques. I immediately picked out the appropriate letters and numbers for my truck's name!

I started brainstorming to come up with something cool. My son had a great idea to mount them to a wooden or metal backing and put hooks in the lower mounting holes to put keys on. I liked that idea, but decided to go back later and do that with my last name.

Well, my profession is making picture frames at the business my parents operate. So, I came up with the idea of mounting them in a 3D style mat with a photo of Slick underneath, and frame it. This will make some cool garage wall decor. I figured this was worth sharing in case any of y'all wanted to do something similar.

**68bowtie** · 01-29-2021, 11:10 AM

Wow nice, you have an artistic eye!

morepwr · 01-29-2021, 03:12 PM

Well done!

sick472 · 01-29-2021, 04:04 PM

Very cool!...NOW, my truck needs a name. Hmmmm??

Redneck Rydes · 01-29-2021, 05:14 PM

Awsome,just hurts a bit to see licence plates all cut up as a collector,but I would do it on some of my irreparable one, good idea!

**dmjlambert** · 01-29-2021, 08:19 PM

That is pretty slick! Pretty and slick.

**Getter-Done** · 01-29-2021, 10:08 PM

Great Work

I may have to stop by the HL on my next trip
to Town

.

**71step35035012C10S** · 01-29-2021, 10:20 PM

Awesome.

**special-K** · 01-30-2021, 10:04 AM

Great idea and execution. I have neighbors who used those for mailbox numbers. Now I know where they got them.

68Stepbed · 02-01-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

Awsome,just hurts a bit to see licence plates all cut up as a collector,but I would do it on some of my irreparable one, good idea!

No vintage plates were harmed in the making of this product!

These are reproduction number and letter plaques. I wouldn't cut up vintage plates for something like this.

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

That is pretty slick! Pretty and slick.

Now you're getting it!! LOL

jimijam00 · 02-01-2021, 02:52 PM

Hit up my local HL yesterday. Nope! Closed on Sundays. Not sure if it's just my local, or if this is a nationwide thing. Either way, being closed on a weekend day is kinda dumb assuming most working Americans do more hobbies and crafts on the weekends. But hey, I have not stayed in a Holiday Inn Express since the china virus invaded our shores.

68Stepbed · 02-01-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jimijam00

Hit up my local HL yesterday. Nope! Closed on Sundays. Not sure if it's just my local, or if this is a nationwide thing. Either way, being closed on a weekend day is kinda dumb assuming most working Americans do more hobbies and crafts on the weekends. But hey, I have not stayed in a Holiday Inn Express since the china virus invaded our shores.

Yeah, they're all closed on Sundays.

ChevyRacefan · 02-02-2021, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jimijam00

Hit up my local HL yesterday. Nope! Closed on Sundays. Not sure if it's just my local, or if this is a nationwide thing. Either way, being closed on a weekend day is kinda dumb assuming most working Americans do more hobbies and crafts on the weekends. But hey, I have not stayed in a Holiday Inn Express since the china virus invaded our shores.

Some employers value their employees. and their family time.
NOTHING should be open on Sunday.(and not because of any faith reasons) Heck I would be fine with everything closed by noon on Saturday, or not opening at all .
Most of the people that take issue with places not open on Sundays, don't have to work week ends. Think about that for a few.
I get a kick out of most of them, as they'll be at a store on a holiday, and say "it is a shame you are forced to work holidays, or a Sunday", whatever the case maybe. Sadly the worker can't say , "well you can't feel that bad as you are here". As you know the customer would go all Karen and go find the manager.
The world would be a better place if everyone had week ends off.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-02-2021, 11:58 AM

Very well done.

custom10nut · 02-02-2021, 01:04 PM

You killed it!

**1971Stepside** · 02-02-2021, 05:50 PM

Yes! I want one. Please send me your truck so I can get started

**1968k20** · 02-02-2021, 06:57 PM

I made one for my sister the other day

**1968k20** · 02-02-2021, 06:58 PM

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**1968k20** · 02-02-2021, 06:59 PM

I’ve got letters if someone wants to make some!

jimijam00 · 02-03-2021, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyRacefan

Most of the people that take issue with places not open on Sundays, don't have to work week ends. Think about that for a few.

Me think about it? I posted the response about not being open and people having to work during the week. Yes, I work M-F and have weekends off. Don't be so jealous.

**68bowtie** · 02-03-2021, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968k20

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Those are really neat too.

I have zero creativity, my engineer brain drives me into symmetry and black and white. So I appreciate the artistic on display when I see it!

**68bowtie** · 02-03-2021, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jimijam00

Hit up my local HL yesterday. Nope! Closed on Sundays. Not sure if it's just my local, or if this is a nationwide thing. Either way, being closed on a weekend day is kinda dumb assuming most working Americans do more hobbies and crafts on the weekends. But hey, I have not stayed in a Holiday Inn Express since the china virus invaded our shores.

I hear what you’re saying. Our downtown shops (lots of antique shops and the like) are closed like Sat-Sun or Sun-Mon or something. I agree to having days off, but I would think they would do better being open on weekends and closed on a couple weekdays to give employees a weekend. Just from a business perspective.

01-29-2021, 10:25 AM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Hobby Lobby project So, while scrounging through the "automotive" section at Hobby Lobby while the wife was in another area, I spotted these cool license plate letter and number plaques. I immediately picked out the appropriate letters and numbers for my truck's name! I started brainstorming to come up with something cool. My son had a great idea to mount them to a wooden or metal backing and put hooks in the lower mounting holes to put keys on. I liked that idea, but decided to go back later and do that with my last name. Well, my profession is making picture frames at the business my parents operate. So, I came up with the idea of mounting them in a 3D style mat with a photo of Slick underneath, and frame it. This will make some cool garage wall decor. I figured this was worth sharing in case any of y'all wanted to do something similar. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-29-2021, 11:10 AM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,431	Re: Hobby Lobby project Wow nice, you have an artistic eye! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

01-29-2021, 03:12 PM	#3
morepwr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 206	Re: Hobby Lobby project Well done! __________________

01-29-2021, 04:04 PM	#4
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: Hobby Lobby project Very cool!...NOW, my truck needs a name. Hmmmm?? __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

01-29-2021, 05:14 PM	#5
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Hobby Lobby project Awsome,just hurts a bit to see licence plates all cut up as a collector,but I would do it on some of my irreparable one, good idea!

01-29-2021, 08:19 PM	#6
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,573	Re: Hobby Lobby project That is pretty slick! Pretty and slick.

01-29-2021, 10:08 PM	#7
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,782	Re: Hobby Lobby project Great Work I may have to stop by the HL on my next trip to Town . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-29-2021, 10:20 PM	#8
71step35035012C10S Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: California Posts: 25	Re: Hobby Lobby project Awesome.

01-30-2021, 10:04 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Hobby Lobby project Great idea and execution. I have neighbors who used those for mailbox numbers. Now I know where they got them. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-01-2021, 02:52 PM	#11
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: Hobby Lobby project Hit up my local HL yesterday. Nope! Closed on Sundays. Not sure if it's just my local, or if this is a nationwide thing. Either way, being closed on a weekend day is kinda dumb assuming most working Americans do more hobbies and crafts on the weekends. But hey, I have not stayed in a Holiday Inn Express since the china virus invaded our shores.

02-02-2021, 11:58 AM	#14
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Hobby Lobby project Very well done. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-02-2021, 01:04 PM	#15
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,853	Re: Hobby Lobby project You killed it!

02-02-2021, 05:50 PM	#16
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,931	Re: Hobby Lobby project Yes! I want one. Please send me your truck so I can get started __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-02-2021, 06:57 PM	#17
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: Hobby Lobby project I made one for my sister the other day Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

02-02-2021, 06:58 PM	#18
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: Hobby Lobby project More Attached Images __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel



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02-02-2021, 06:59 PM	#19
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: Hobby Lobby project I’ve got letters if someone wants to make some! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

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