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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: BarryD on May 31, 2014, 04:47:07

Title: California License Plate
Post by: BarryD on May 31, 2014, 04:47:07

I have heard rumors that there are folks who will manufacture a custom license plate. I would like to get one that is an exact match of the one that came on my car originally. Can anyone point me to someone (perhaps an ex-con...) that can make a set? Thanks, Barry

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: hauser on May 31, 2014, 05:47:32

Try this.

http://www.licenseplates.tv/

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: scoot on May 31, 2014, 14:29:33

Interesting.  They don't do California...  I wonder why.

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: BarryD on May 31, 2014, 15:00:54

I noted that also. I'll send them an email and ask.

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: hauser on May 31, 2014, 15:10:55

They don't do Florida either.

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: 66andBlue on May 31, 2014, 20:48:10

Quote from: scoot on May 31, 2014, 14:29:33

Interesting.  They don't do California...  I wonder why.

Because it is illegal in CA to reproduce a license plate.

There used to be a shop in Tustin, CA that made them - I believe the web site was CR8APL8.com or something like that - but I never found out out whether they ere real or a scam.

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: BarryD on June 01, 2014, 01:58:19

Hmmm... I can't seem to get to his site, but I did find a YouTube with lot's of spirited reviews!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLlFJioZJlA

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: hauser on June 01, 2014, 03:55:51

Here's another company.

http://www.autoplates.com/store/custom-state-plates-c-10261_10226.html

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: 66andBlue on June 01, 2014, 05:13:17

Except that you cannot use their plates on a car:
"Note: Sorry, the state of California does not allow reproduction license plates to be made without the authorization from the CA Dept. of Motor vehicles.
STATE PLATES HAVE "NOT FOR OFFICIAL USE" STAMPED ON TO THE PLATE."

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: rwh on June 02, 2014, 17:53:12

Why don't you order a California Legacy Plate from the CA DMV?

See;

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/legacyplates/index.htm

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: scoot on June 02, 2014, 18:23:44

Quote from: rwh on June 02, 2014, 17:53:12

Why don't you order a California Legacy Plate from the CA DMV?

No one has definitely stated whether or not the black plates with yellow lettering will actually look the same, or if they will be reflectorized, etc to meet current requirements.   Unfortunately no one knows how it will actually look.

Title: Re: California License Plate
Post by: 49er on June 03, 2014, 01:12:33

Pretty sure they will be reflectorized (question 13 on the FAQ link).  A little off topic but my neighbor has a 1960 Porsche and last year he sent  off a letter to the CA DMV requesting a set of 1956 yellow plates. He was told that they had some available and for a nominal cost they would mail them out to him. When he got the plates he couldn't believe what he got,  a pair of un circulated brand new '56 plates in their original mailer envelope!

John