What to put on vanity license plate?

68conv455 · November 2nd, 2009, 06:38 PM

I'm thinking of putting a vanity plate on my 68 cutlass convertible.
Do you have any ideas? What are you running?

I've kicked around some ideas like:
recycled
68ragtop
455roket
notdads
gasguzlr
youdlose

IDAS 69 · November 2nd, 2009, 06:50 PM

I used the first owners name....IDAS 69..... Ida Mathews..

442much · November 2nd, 2009, 06:53 PM

TOPLESS
DROPTOP
CUTLOOSE

What I'm running is obvious...

svnt442 · November 2nd, 2009, 07:01 PM

I had this in Illinois:

(yes it was straight, I just can't find the regular pic of it right now)

but plates out here in CA are a bit pricey for me right now so I have to wait.

Are you sure you can run 8 characters? I haven't seen more than 7 on any plate.

cutlassgal · November 2nd, 2009, 07:15 PM

Are you allowed 8 letters where you are? When I got mine, here in Ohio, the BMV said I could only have 7 letters. Some of the things I thought of were already taken, but they will tell you! They are expensive - mine are $89.00 a year on each car. I'm going to change to year of manufacture plates on the 72.
My plates are "My Cutls" on the 72, and "SK Olds" on the Intrigue. (my initials)

68conv455 · November 2nd, 2009, 07:21 PM

I just got off the CT web site.
In their wisdom, it is 6 characters, and they won't do anything on an antique plate.
6 characters will be tougher, but I know you are a creative bunch.

cutlassgal · November 2nd, 2009, 07:39 PM

That's one of the nicer things we've been called, I'm sure!! LOL!

442much · November 2nd, 2009, 09:00 PM

Ontario allows 8 if I'm not mistaken. Alberta is 7. Since you're only allowed 6 letters try 6UL DV8

rocketraider · November 2nd, 2009, 09:17 PM

NC allows 8, VA allows 7 except on the specialty plates which are usually limited to 6 because of the affinity group's logo.

The 1976 Ninety Eight wore I8JAPAN for many years until antique plates became a cheaper way out. The 74 Hurst currently wears 58THNDY, and the Bravada had RKTRDR on a NASA-Langley specialty plate until I got tired of spending money on it and parked it.

Wagon has a Tobacco Heritage specialty plate TBCORD - "tobacco road" since I grew up on a baccer farm and even though I never want to go back to it, I have not forgotten where I came from.

Ford truck has a non-personalized Civil War Sesquicentennial commemorative. It's the only one I've seen in this city, which is discouraging because Danville WAS the last formal capital of the Confederate government when they were on the run from Richmond in April 1865. The town has a goldmine of history between the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement, but chooses not to exploit either to its advantage.

But Vajenya has so many affinity and commemorative plates available, it's hard to keep track of them all. Even with the affinity arrangements, they are a cash cow for this state.

64Rocket · November 3rd, 2009, 01:19 AM

just a couple,

A 68 OLZ
6T8 OLZ
68 OLDS
C MI OLDS
C MY OLDS

Gene

Jamesbo · November 3rd, 2009, 05:47 AM

I used to have one that said "NONE"

Well I thought it was funny.

cutlassgal · November 3rd, 2009, 06:59 AM

You would! hahahahahehhehe

Olds64 · November 3rd, 2009, 07:02 AM

I recently watched the movie Falling Down with Michael Douglas. In the movie the main character has a vanity license plate D-Fense.

I think that would be a cool license plate. Especially since I am a defense contractor.

cutlassgal · November 3rd, 2009, 07:47 AM

68RULZ

BOOWAH · November 3rd, 2009, 03:12 PM

I ressurected an oldie for my 72 Cutlass "S". I originally had it on my 70 Superbee and it became my nickname at work. It's now my screen name also.....BOOWAH. It signifies the sound of the Bee's exhaust that I used to mimic when revving it up......Boooo......Waah! . My daily driver is an 89 Caprice Classic and it's plate is simpler and more direct....62 GRAD!

HolidayCoupe · November 3rd, 2009, 03:17 PM

imma put my name backwards Dennis - Sinned cuz i have lol

jaunty75 · November 3rd, 2009, 05:02 PM

6T8 455

19Starfire62 · November 3rd, 2009, 05:17 PM

IT LBS

IDAS 69 · November 3rd, 2009, 06:15 PM

I used "IDAS 69". Ida Matthews original owner on bill of sale. I've even talked with her.

BIGJERR · November 3rd, 2009, 06:18 PM

Heres mine......Kinda banged up but I like it....

mike's88 · November 3rd, 2009, 06:28 PM

65 442 that I had in the late 70s, early 80s had XLNT. People would look at the plate and shake their heads until I told them to say it faster.

bulldog · November 3rd, 2009, 06:51 PM

How About GOTCHA, Which tells it all when you beat someone off the lights.

442much · November 3rd, 2009, 08:29 PM

A few to ponder....

MYGIRL
GASPIG
FLUBYU (Flew By You)
YBUY4N (Why Buy Foreign)
HIOFCR (Hi Officer)
P D Q
ORPHAN

mugzilla · November 3rd, 2009, 09:19 PM

powndog

O's_Car · November 3rd, 2009, 09:53 PM

It's got nothing to do with Oldsmobiles, but for a sports theme:

10SNE1
(tennis anyone?)

Yeah I know, weak...

Bluevista · November 4th, 2009, 02:17 AM

Ohio has "Commodore" denoted plates for any of you land yacht guys in the Buckeye state.

OHIOLDS
BLUVSTA
SUV NOT
IGTARND
ICWOOD...grain
UCWOOD
CMYWOOD
GOTWOOD is taken darn it.

For my goat you just rearrange Pontiac, ANTICOP.

Guys do that with their trunk lettering on models that have it, they're just asking for it.

The James Bond 007 Aston-Martin could change plates at the flip of a switch, that would be the hot set-up. The cops or bad guys chasing him would naturally think it was a totally different silver Aston-Martin out in the middle of nowhere.

I grew up in the secret agent days so a combination would be cool. I'm bummed you can only have seven digits in Ohio.

OOLDS7 would work.
No room for my favorite though.
Mr...OLDSFNGR...He's the man, the man with the Golden Rocket.

Yellowstatue · November 4th, 2009, 03:46 AM

We have HYE NRG on Muskrat's convert; W8 4 ME on my wife's convert; W8 FRME on her daily driver; BGZ GLR on the pick-up; GLS TGR on the Vette and JLP JKY on the '57: for a convert I thought about NO WOOF or RAG DOL...the other stuff is too obvious. I like to have to think about it for a while

November 2nd, 2009, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
68conv455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 260	What to put on vanity license plate? I'm thinking of putting a vanity plate on my 68 cutlass convertible. Do you have any ideas? What are you running? I've kicked around some ideas like: recycled 68ragtop 455roket notdads gasguzlr youdlose Last edited by 68conv455; November 2nd, 2009 at 06:42 PM.. Reason: sp.

November 2nd, 2009, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
IDAS 69 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 178	I used the first owners name....IDAS 69..... Ida Mathews.. __________________ Idas 69, Hence, Ida Matthews the original owner. All components original and still there. 76,350 miles.

November 2nd, 2009, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
svnt442 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 455	I had this in Illinois: (yes it was straight, I just can't find the regular pic of it right now) but plates out here in CA are a bit pricey for me right now so I have to wait. Are you sure you can run 8 characters? I haven't seen more than 7 on any plate. __________________ Randy 1970 442 Last edited by svnt442; November 2nd, 2009 at 07:03 PM..

November 2nd, 2009, 07:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
cutlassgal Cutlass Lover Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 806	Are you allowed 8 letters where you are? When I got mine, here in Ohio, the BMV said I could only have 7 letters. Some of the things I thought of were already taken, but they will tell you! They are expensive - mine are $89.00 a year on each car. I'm going to change to year of manufacture plates on the 72. My plates are "My Cutls" on the 72, and "SK Olds" on the Intrigue. (my initials) __________________ -x-"If your friends could see you now!"-x-

November 2nd, 2009, 07:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
cutlassgal Cutlass Lover Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 806	That's one of the nicer things we've been called, I'm sure!! LOL! __________________ -x-"If your friends could see you now!"-x-

November 2nd, 2009, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
68conv455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 260	I just got off the CT web site. In their wisdom, it is 6 characters, and they won't do anything on an antique plate. 6 characters will be tougher, but I know you are a creative bunch.

November 2nd, 2009, 09:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
442much Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 477	Ontario allows 8 if I'm not mistaken. Alberta is 7. Since you're only allowed 6 letters try 6UL DV8 __________________ Ken www.oldsnorthernlights.com 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL / 3.8 V6 1976 Oldsmobile 442 / 455 V8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2057807 http://v8cars.hu/73-77cutlassregistr...=4664fd557339a "When you turn your car on, does it return the favour?" Last edited by 442much; November 2nd, 2009 at 09:06 PM..

November 2nd, 2009, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
rocketraider Oldsdruid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville Vajenya, the Last Capital of Dixie Posts: 1,214	NC allows 8, VA allows 7 except on the specialty plates which are usually limited to 6 because of the affinity group's logo. The 1976 Ninety Eight wore I8JAPAN for many years until antique plates became a cheaper way out. The 74 Hurst currently wears 58THNDY, and the Bravada had RKTRDR on a NASA-Langley specialty plate until I got tired of spending money on it and parked it. Wagon has a Tobacco Heritage specialty plate TBCORD - "tobacco road" since I grew up on a baccer farm and even though I never want to go back to it, I have not forgotten where I came from. Ford truck has a non-personalized Civil War Sesquicentennial commemorative. It's the only one I've seen in this city, which is discouraging because Danville WAS the last formal capital of the Confederate government when they were on the run from Richmond in April 1865. The town has a goldmine of history between the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement, but chooses not to exploit either to its advantage. But Vajenya has so many affinity and commemorative plates available, it's hard to keep track of them all. Even with the affinity arrangements, they are a cash cow for this state. __________________ I know absolutely nothing about Oldsmobiles. Just ask the owner of Oldspower.com

November 3rd, 2009, 01:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
64Rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Union City Calif.94587 Posts: 301	just a couple, A 68 OLZ 6T8 OLZ 68 OLDS C MI OLDS C MY OLDS Gene __________________

November 3rd, 2009, 05:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	I used to have one that said "NONE" Well I thought it was funny. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

November 3rd, 2009, 06:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
cutlassgal Cutlass Lover Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 806	You would! hahahahahehhehe __________________ -x-"If your friends could see you now!"-x-

November 3rd, 2009, 07:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	I recently watched the movie Falling Down with Michael Douglas. In the movie the main character has a vanity license plate D-Fense. I think that would be a cool license plate. Especially since I am a defense contractor. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

November 3rd, 2009, 07:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
cutlassgal Cutlass Lover Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 806	68RULZ __________________ -x-"If your friends could see you now!"-x-

November 3rd, 2009, 03:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
BOOWAH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Scranton, Pa. Posts: 20	I ressurected an oldie for my 72 Cutlass "S". I originally had it on my 70 Superbee and it became my nickname at work. It's now my screen name also.....BOOWAH. It signifies the sound of the Bee's exhaust that I used to mimic when revving it up......Boooo......Waah! . My daily driver is an 89 Caprice Classic and it's plate is simpler and more direct....62 GRAD!

November 3rd, 2009, 03:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
HolidayCoupe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 26	imma put my name backwards Dennis - Sinned cuz i have lol

November 3rd, 2009, 05:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
jaunty75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: southeastern Ohio Posts: 534	6T8 455

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19Starfire62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 19	IT LBS

November 3rd, 2009, 06:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
IDAS 69 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 178	I used "IDAS 69". Ida Matthews original owner on bill of sale. I've even talked with her. __________________ Idas 69, Hence, Ida Matthews the original owner. All components original and still there. 76,350 miles.

November 3rd, 2009, 06:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
BIGJERR I bleed Oldsmobile Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 285	Heres mine......Kinda banged up but I like it.... __________________ DIE HARD OLDS GUY......EAT SLEEP LIVE....OLDSMOBILE

November 3rd, 2009, 06:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
mike's88 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 46	65 442 that I had in the late 70s, early 80s had XLNT. People would look at the plate and shake their heads until I told them to say it faster. __________________ Don't laugh, it's 98% rust free.

November 3rd, 2009, 06:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
bulldog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto,Canada Posts: 99	How About GOTCHA, Which tells it all when you beat someone off the lights. __________________ Dan 1971 Cutlass 1999 Alero 1926 Chevrolet Pickup 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4

November 3rd, 2009, 08:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
442much Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 477	A few to ponder.... MYGIRL GASPIG FLUBYU (Flew By You) YBUY4N (Why Buy Foreign) HIOFCR (Hi Officer) P D Q ORPHAN __________________ Ken www.oldsnorthernlights.com 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL / 3.8 V6 1976 Oldsmobile 442 / 455 V8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2057807 http://v8cars.hu/73-77cutlassregistr...=4664fd557339a "When you turn your car on, does it return the favour?"

November 3rd, 2009, 09:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
mugzilla is Fast Enough ... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: dogtown Posts: 849	powndog

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O's_Car Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 36	It's got nothing to do with Oldsmobiles, but for a sports theme: 10SNE1 (tennis anyone?) Yeah I know, weak... __________________ Oskar '70 Cutlass S

November 4th, 2009, 02:17 AM	#26 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,724	Ohio has "Commodore" denoted plates for any of you land yacht guys in the Buckeye state. OHIOLDS BLUVSTA SUV NOT IGTARND ICWOOD...grain UCWOOD CMYWOOD GOTWOOD is taken darn it. For my goat you just rearrange Pontiac, ANTICOP. Guys do that with their trunk lettering on models that have it, they're just asking for it. The James Bond 007 Aston-Martin could change plates at the flip of a switch, that would be the hot set-up. The cops or bad guys chasing him would naturally think it was a totally different silver Aston-Martin out in the middle of nowhere. I grew up in the secret agent days so a combination would be cool. I'm bummed you can only have seven digits in Ohio. OOLDS7 would work. No room for my favorite though. Mr...OLDSFNGR...He's the man, the man with the Golden Rocket.

November 4th, 2009, 03:46 AM	#27 (permalink)
Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 573	Name game We have HYE NRG on Muskrat's convert; W8 4 ME on my wife's convert; W8 FRME on her daily driver; BGZ GLR on the pick-up; GLS TGR on the Vette and JLP JKY on the '57: for a convert I thought about NO WOOF or RAG DOL...the other stuff is too obvious. I like to have to think about it for a while __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

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