Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

I'm looking for a license plate frame from Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. of Van Nuys, California. Chevrolet dealer.

Thanks

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Paul,
WOW your the first person Ive ever seen that knows of Pollard-Ravenscroft. I own a 67 Corvette purchased at that dealer. I have my POP and warenty book, I wasen't really sure if they were even a Chevrolet dealer. I have searched for years for a plate frame, good luck, and of course if you find two or more let me know. Did they even have a frame have you ever seen one? So what do you own from there?
do you have a any other info on the dealer? zone and code? picture? I'll keep you posted on my progress also.

Kevin

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Kevin,

I PM replied to your PM. I have some original paperwork from a '64 Nova bought new from there that may have some of the info your looking for. I also have a plate frame (one) dated '70-'78 from when their name was changed to Pollard-Wittman-Robb. I'm not sure if they had earlier frames. I'd love to see an early pic of the dealer. I believe the original building is no longer standing. Yeah, let me know what else you find and I'll let you know about anything I dig up.

Thanks, Paul

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OK... Here is a little more info from what I've found. This dealer started in the '20s (1928?) as Pollard-Ho Chevrolet Company, then at some point changed it's name to Pollard-Ravenscroft Co., Pollard-Wittman-Ravenscroft (late '60s?), Pollard-Whittman-Robb (1970-78). In '78 Robb left the Chevrolet/Mercedes Benz dealer and I don't know the folowing history. Attached is a pic of a plate frame I have from Pollard-Whittman-Robb. I'd like to find a Pollard-Ravenscroft frame if they existed. Does anyone know if they did?

Thanks, Paul

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Paul,

Nice plate frame, I now think there must be an earlier one. I'll keep looking. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

Kevin https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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I'll keep my eyes open https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif on the West Coast. I'm not far from Van Nuys.

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Still looking for a plate frame or two like this one:

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/338...IIBIG-2adj.jpg

Pollard-Ravenscroft Co.
6232 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, California

Thanks, Paul

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Here is a nice color photo of the wanted frame(s):

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/348348-Plates002a.jpg

Thanks for the photo Kevin. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Paul

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Still looking for a pair of these for my car. I have spoken to someone that may be able to get them reproduced. Would there be any interest? Minimum run would be 500 frames. Are we the only three with cars from this dealership?

Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Here's a few Pollard-Ravenscroft pics & old ads below.
Is this Dealer Code info the same you have?
Good luck w/ the plate frames!
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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Zone # <span style="font-weight: bold">20</span>
Dealer Code # <span style="font-weight: bold">403</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Pollard-Ravenscroft Chevrolet</span>
6001 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA
Martin Pollard
William Ravenscroft

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7666-image.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7667-image.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7668-image.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7669-image.jpg

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Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Great ads!!! Thanks for posting them. My protect-o-plate bears the same address as the top ad 6001 Van Nuys Blvd.

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Pete do you have a car from Pollard-Ravenscroft?

Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Nope...just wishing I did? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]
Can you confirm Pollard-Ravenscroft's Zone/Dealer Code as 20/403 or please post it if different?
I expect Hatch Chevrolet is where one of your other cars is from, was it El Cajon or the Los Altos location also if the latter, can you confirm that Dealer Code too please?
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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Pete,

See attached for the info on Pollard-Ravenscroft. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...119_172750.png One of my old cars was from Hatch. The new owner has run the car with NCRS. I will see if he will share the info with me.

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I also knew where my car was from before the NCRS info was available. See attached. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...ttbrrsconv.jpg

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I hope that didn't come off wrong. I am sorry if it did. Looking for other owners of cars from Pollard-Ravenscroft, memorabilia, or photos from the dealership. Thanks!!!

Mike

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Here's a few other plate frame styles:
(believe early version)
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4x6_40_55a.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-100_0072r.jpg

Blue &amp; White frame is original paint with fine blistering starting. Fits nice on my blue car.


Paul

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Nice find!!!

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The red and the blue plate frames look identical. The best find that I have had thus far: https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...128_134614.png
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...128_134628.png

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

My JL8 car is from Pollard-Ravenscroft, I have one of the plate frames around here somewhere.

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Jeff,

Thanks for posting. Do you have the same frame? Is it original to the car?

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

I think they are original to the car but can't say for sure.

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Nice!!!

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Dealer Location and salesman of my '64.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...00_4591cra.jpg


Paul

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Cool. Thanks for posting that Paul!!!

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That dealership used to be right where the Van Nuys court house and other municipal buildings now stand.

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6001 Van Nuys Blvd location

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Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

That's a little South of the 6232 location.

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

My car came from the 6001 Van Nuys location.

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Just snagged one this week. Now to find someone to restore it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...309_075412.jpg

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ooh, not bad. Some chrome lifting but doesn't look to be much pitting (like mine). Let me know how you do looking for someone to redo. Plating strip and re-chrome would be nice but don't want to loose details.

Paul

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Scouring the internet looking for info on restoring frames...there's not a heck of people restoring frames. Like you touched on many that have done so complain of loosing detail when rechroming.

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Paul,

I spoke with a gentleman today that worked at Pollard-Ravenscroft from 59-63 last night
He says that we are seeking the correct style frames.

Mike

Re: Pollard-Ravenscroft Co. License Plate Frame
 

Glad to hear the confirmation. Any info on color difference (Red/Blue) or just what fit the car color best was typically installed? Guess he had enough after 4yrs or did he jump to another dealer?

Paul

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Paul,

I plan on talking to him more over the weekend. He didn't specify color, just the style. He went to work for a dealership in Modesto after Pollard-Ravenscroft.

Mike