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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 10:37 AM
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Interesting License Plate Ideas?


All other variations were already taken. I was surprised that they let you use symbols. In 2007 I had a Mustang GT with the plate "THEPONY" couldn't believe it was available.
Old Apr 4, 2020 | 12:21 PM
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Hi,

They probably think it's a website, years ago when the newer Challengers came out, there was a 70 and new one 2008? both white, the newer one had Kowalski on the custom plate

Glad you got a one of your alternates

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Old Apr 6, 2020 | 07:35 AM
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I got the one I wanted

I was lucky and spelling on my name was unusual enough that it hadn't been taken.... Tedd

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Old Apr 6, 2020 | 08:51 AM
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Now that's a beauty!!!
Old Apr 8, 2020 | 02:22 PM
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How about -


Old Apr 8, 2020 | 02:41 PM
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Really nice, my Uncle had a 59 red convertible, back in the day.

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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 02:53 PM
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My 70 SX

Here is my plate its part My last name and Olds.
NICKELS

Old Apr 8, 2020 | 03:22 PM
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Well I'm not the only one out there that thinks getting a plate they like is worth it.

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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 03:53 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 04:03 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 08:04 PM
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Not a personalized plate but I like it.


Old Apr 8, 2020 | 10:24 PM
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My brother had a 64 442 with OZA 442. original with Calif. black plates. How rare is that getting 442 with a 442,
Old Apr 9, 2020 | 12:14 AM
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My brother had a 64 442 with OZA 442. original with Calif. black plates. How rare is that getting 442 with a 442,
I got 442 DKL for my '69. Really nice kid at the insurance/registration office saved it for me.
Old Apr 9, 2020 | 06:24 AM
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Back in the 70's the local DMV in NJ would let you ask for a different plate. Like if the # was 439, you could ask for 442 and they didn't care. I doubt it now. Pretty cool hitting it lucky on 442 plate.

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Old Apr 9, 2020 | 11:38 AM
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I bought a vintage 1972 North Carolina license plate off eBay that was new in the original parchment paper packaging. I checked with the DMV and, true to the listing, it has never been registered to a car. So, I could pay for a custom plate with that exact random plate number to feel more legit or save some money, just keep it on the car and drive with the new, registered to the car plate under the seat. The DMV person recommended the latter.

Side note- The license plate itself has an odd, strong odor. I've tried cleaning it and that slightly took some paint off the edge of the plate albeit you could not tell. Still has an odor. I must have bloodhound's sense of smell because I was in my friends shop the other day, the smell got my attention and I looked down to see he had a handful of vintage NC plates.
Old Apr 9, 2020 | 11:41 AM
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Maybe sit it in the sun for a bit.

I saw FURLS once. Either a sailor or he hates modern GM.

I like year of manufacture plates on old cars.
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I like year of manufacture plates on old cars.
Me too. Years ago, I picked up a set of 1969 Alberta (where my car was originally sold and lived for its first 35 years) plates in really nice shape that I imagined I would use in shows. Thing is, they're a really ugly olive-drab/white color scheme, so I've never actually put them on.
Old Apr 9, 2020 | 04:58 PM
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Heres my plate. Just like mad scientist but better.


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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 06:45 AM
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I hope you don't park that at the office, the "yours to discover" could be a bit scary. I wish my chrome looked that good.

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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 12:18 PM
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On my '78 Toronado XS.



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Old Apr 10, 2020 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by yeahbuddy
Donut operator?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwk...0pc7UUmZZfL-6w
Old Apr 10, 2020 | 03:19 PM
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Not me. Just a fan on doing and eating donuts.
Old Apr 10, 2020 | 03:21 PM
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My plate.
A tribute to the only car I would sell my Olds for.
A red 57-58 Plymouth Fury or Belvedere, aka Christine....
Though my car is red and white it's an Olds and doesn't fix itself.







Old Apr 11, 2020 | 12:43 PM
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... and doesn't fix itself.
That's a very rare and highly sought-after option.
Old Apr 11, 2020 | 09:27 PM
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My 57 is J2 RKT 88
Old Apr 12, 2020 | 06:49 AM
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You could cut a pole in half and not get a ding in that bumper, seriously!
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606 is a road near where I live and I have a 1968 Olds 442
Old Apr 12, 2020 | 08:27 AM
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My 57 is J2 RKT 88
Ya but it would cost three grand to get it rechromed....Tedd
Old Apr 12, 2020 | 08:34 AM
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My other car has this plate.


Think Tony Soprano!! TAKITES

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Old Apr 12, 2020 | 01:17 PM
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Some of my old plates over the years. I'm in Asheville, NC now and just hung onto them. I just can't resist getting them. Notice the calendar, thats from my month and year. Steve

Old Apr 12, 2020 | 01:34 PM
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Nice
Old Apr 12, 2020 | 02:21 PM
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My '68 Cutlass "S"


Old Apr 12, 2020 | 09:01 PM
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That's cool
Old Apr 13, 2020 | 11:22 AM
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special plates

I don't have a picture of my Nevada plate, but it "TAYFO"= This Ain't Your Fathers Oldsmobile. Also have that on my car cover for my 65 Cutlass post.
Old Apr 13, 2020 | 11:25 AM
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OH Goodness, I can still see Ringo Star behind the wheel!
Old Apr 13, 2020 | 12:53 PM
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My plate.
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My plate.
I like, a fellow Dr., but I'm a mad one.



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