A pair of original USA-1 Plates
 

Pair original USA-1 Plates for sale. The "See America First" was sold to a member but I have not seen any money. It is ideal for a survivor, bends and such all over. Not hiding anything here, it is not for a trailer queen, much more an unrestored car or garage piece.

I purchased the "Putting You First Keeps Us First" plate from a member here for $250 + shipping. The member I bought it from purchased it from a Moderator here. It is mint in near every respect. The colors are vivid and the paint is not checking.

Both plates are original! I will package the deal together at $325 shipped to your door.

Thanks,
Dan

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Re: A pair of original USA-1 Plates
 

Your plate reads "Putting You First in a Big Way!", not "Putting You First Keeps Us First". Either the description is wrong or the photo is? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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IS THE USA 1 SEE AMERICAS FIRST A CORRECT PLATE FOR 1968 ?

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gifYour plate reads "Putting You First in a Big Way!", not "Putting You First Keeps Us First". https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif Either the description is wrong or the photo is? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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now THIS is the kind of mod we needed !! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Dan, you have detention!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Haha! I was trying to find a "Putting You First Keeps Us First" for a member. Those damn things are hard to find- one just went on ebay for $425. I have three of them and was dusting the plate/taking photos when made this post. Tired eyes and a lack of concentration- I'm in the dog house.

The plate I am selling here is a "Putting You First In a Big Way!"

Sorry for the confusion.
Dan

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IS THE USA 1 SEE AMERICAS FIRST A CORRECT PLATE FOR 1968 ?

[/ QUOTE ]YEP!

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IS THE USA 1 SEE AMERICAS FIRST A CORRECT PLATE FOR 1968 ?

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[/ QUOTE ] I dont think so. I believe its 70

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"See Americas' First!" USA-1 plates were first released during 1965-66.Most of them had USA-1 & their border embossed & gold anodized and were made out of a very thin tin w/a cardboard backing crimped on and had the word CHEVROLET italicized in the top Bowtie insignia.The bolt holes were somewhat irregular/oblong.
Link For Reference
Sometime in 1967,the CHEVROLET lettering became straight in the bowtie on this same license plate,with a cardboard backing glued on now.
Link For Reference
I don't believe 1968 saw a newly released USA-1 license plate,so the argument could stand that the NON-italicized 67 Chevrolet lettering plate was the plate that was available during 1968,and thus period correct.Some argue that the later 1970 heavier plate that I refer to later on, was issued as early as 1968..I don't know for certain.
1969 saw the release of the heavier steel plate now with the "Putting You First,Keeps Us First" slogan with the USA-1 lettering & border embossed but now painted over in flat gold.The word,CHEVROLET across the top w/o a Bowtie,and no cardboard reinforcement needed on the backside.Some had a blueish backing on the backside,others greenish/grey.The bolt holes were irregular/oblong too,like in Dans examples above.
1970 used that same 1969 slogan plate as above too,but also brought back one from the past.The 1965-6-7,"See Americas' First!" slogan was recycled,but this time w/straight CHEVROLET lettering inside the bowtie insignia on the heavier 69 steel plate and w/USA-1 embossed lettering & border painted over in flat gold paint.This plate I believe was reissued during mid 1970 production.Many 1970 vehicles have been photographed with this plate.
1971 saw the release of "Putting You First,In A Big Way" and lost the Bowtie insignia on top.Instead it just had the word CHEVROLET boldly on top w/USA-1 embossed in the center.
1972 used this same USA-1 plate,only with the slogan,
"Building A Better Way,To See The USA".

In this topic,Dan is selling authentic 1971 & 1970 (respectively) USA-1 plates.

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How many dealerships put their own name and slogan on the USA-1 plates at the bottom? I have one that says SEE SUTLIFF FIRST! Harrisburg, PA on the bottom? Was this common for dealerships?

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It was at Dealerships discretion,like a keychain or yardstick.
They could go with the industry standard,or pay extra to have their name printed on it.

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I am willing to go to $295 if you pay shipping.

-Dan

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"See Americas' First!" USA-1 plates were first released during 1965-66.Most of them had USA-1 & their border embossed & gold anodized and were made out of a very thin tin w/a cardboard backing crimped on and had the word CHEVROLET italicized in the top Bowtie insignia.The bolt holes were somewhat irregular/oblong.
Link For Reference
Sometime in 1967,the CHEVROLET lettering became straight in the bowtie on this same license plate,with a cardboard backing glued on now.
Link For Reference
I don't believe 1968 saw a newly released USA-1 license plate,so the argument could stand that the NON-italicized 67 Chevrolet lettering plate was the plate that was available during 1968,and thus period correct.Some argue that the later 1970 heavier plate that I refer to later on, was issued as early as 1968..I don't know for certain.
1969 saw the release of the heavier steel plate now with the "Putting You First,Keeps Us First" slogan with the USA-1 lettering & border embossed but now painted over in flat gold.The word,CHEVROLET across the top w/o a Bowtie,and no cardboard reinforcement needed on the backside.Some had a blueish backing on the backside,others greenish/grey.The bolt holes were irregular/oblong too,like in Dans examples above.
1970 used that same 1969 slogan plate as above too,but also brought back one from the past.The 1965-6-7,"See Americas' First!" slogan was recycled,but this time w/straight CHEVROLET lettering inside the bowtie insignia on the heavier 69 steel plate and w/USA-1 embossed lettering & border painted over in flat gold paint.This plate I believe was reissued during mid 1970 production.Many 1970 vehicles have been photographed with this plate.
1971 saw the release of "Putting You First,In A Big Way" and lost the Bowtie insignia on top.Instead it just had the word CHEVROLET boldly on top w/USA-1 embossed in the center.
1972 used this same USA-1 plate,only with the slogan,
"Building A Better Way,To See The USA".

In this topic,Dan is selling authentic 1971 & 1970 (respectively) USA-1 plates.

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Here is a See America's First plate sometime in early 1970, taken at a new car show, I believe the pictures have been posted on this site before:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26...0Z28newcar.jpg

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That was taken during mid 1970 production.

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Awesome picture Al8Apex! Thanks for sharing.

A number of members want to know how much for each plate individually. New prices:

$215 shipped for the "Putting You First In a Big Way!"
$75 shipped for the "See America's First"

-Dan
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Accepting ANY offer on the plates... Let me know what you think they're worth.

-Dan

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"See Americas' First!" USA-1 plates were first released during 1965-66.Most of them had USA-1 & their border embossed & gold anodized and were made out of a very thin tin w/a cardboard backing crimped on and had the word CHEVROLET italicized in the top Bowtie insignia.The bolt holes were somewhat irregular/oblong.
Link For Reference
Sometime in 1967,the CHEVROLET lettering became straight in the bowtie on this same license plate,with a cardboard backing glued on now.
Link For Reference
I don't believe 1968 saw a newly released USA-1 license plate,so the argument could stand that the NON-italicized 67 Chevrolet lettering plate was the plate that was available during 1968,and thus period correct.Some argue that the later 1970 heavier plate that I refer to later on, was issued as early as 1968..I don't know for certain.
1969 saw the release of the heavier steel plate now with the "Putting You First,Keeps Us First" slogan with the USA-1 lettering & border embossed but now painted over in flat gold.The word,CHEVROLET across the top w/o a Bowtie,and no cardboard reinforcement needed on the backside.Some had a blueish backing on the backside,others greenish/grey.The bolt holes were irregular/oblong too,like in Dans examples above.
1970 used that same 1969 slogan plate as above too,but also brought back one from the past.The 1965-6-7,"See Americas' First!" slogan was recycled,but this time w/straight CHEVROLET lettering inside the bowtie insignia on the heavier 69 steel plate and w/USA-1 embossed lettering & border painted over in flat gold paint.This plate I believe was reissued during mid 1970 production.Many 1970 vehicles have been photographed with this plate.
1971 saw the release of "Putting You First,In A Big Way" and lost the Bowtie insignia on top.Instead it just had the word CHEVROLET boldly on top w/USA-1 embossed in the center.
1972 used this same USA-1 plate,only with the slogan,
"Building A Better Way,To See The USA".

In this topic,Dan is selling authentic 1971 & 1970 (respectively) USA-1 plates.

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Here is a See America's First plate sometime in early 1970, taken at a new car show, I believe the pictures have been posted on this site before:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26...0Z28newcar.jpg

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Hey, that's my picture! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: A pair of original USA-1 Plates
 

Darren, are you implying that you took that picture? Do you have more?

The "See America's First" plate is sold. All offers considered on the "Putting You First In A Big Way"!

-Dan

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here is a value reference for a NOS one ...

who says the economy is bad?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280291529534

$480 USA-1 plate, correct for late 70 I think!

the seller was dumfounded and added a note stating only for one!

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