Re: Ca, Re-issuing Black Plates

[Late BrakeU2]

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Getting back to when they stopped stamping the '63 on the plates....

I have some plates starting with X that dont have the '63...





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Interesting. I have a California plate, XPA 230, and it does have the 63 stamped into it.

-Jon

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Here are couple of plates- the top is from my 69Z28, bought from the original owner in 2002. 10C VN built, sold 11/30/68 at Hallowell Chevy in Clovis CA. It is the lowest letter sequence of any black plate 69 I have seen,and does indeed have the etched 63 in the right box. Below that one is a GM manufacturer plate assigned to "Chevrolet Motor Divison. 1800 Ave of the stars, Century City CA." Blank box.



I have seen some late Z sequence embossed and some without. DMV assigned letter sequence plates by counties, and there was a "West L.A. series" among others. Only a guess, but maybe the etched versions distinguished between northern from southern CA originated plates?.

Someone brought up the monthly stickers- California didn't adopt staggered registration until in 1974,but all black plate cars had to use them after that point..

[parkbrau]

That might be the case why my plates are not etched with 63.....regarding the North/South theory.
I did buy a Dec Sticker off E-Bay, so thanks for that lead.

[parkbrau]

And heres the plate before i sent it to the Tag Dr.

[ChevyThunder]

Went to DMV today to have my plates re issued. For those who would like to know what to bring in order to be prepared here is what I went through .

A) Bring in both plates that you are going to have re-issued
B) Make sure one has the model year of your car reg sticker showing . In my case 1969 ( I may be able to help if someone needs one)
C) If existing plates on car are generic bring them in too. If they are personalized then you can keep those
D) Bring in current insurance on vehicle
C) Bring in current registration
E) They want a Xerox copy of the plate so if you can do that yourself or scan it and print this will also save you some time. Took the clerk 10 min and 8 copies to get one she liked. She came back and went through all 8 copies.
F) Don’t forget your drivers license. I saw a few people not be able to produce their license when asked.

Here are the forms you will need . Form REG352 is the YOM application . You will also use this same form , but a separate copy, for a “ Release of Interest” from the previous plate owner if the plates are not cleared or out of the DMV system.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg352.pdf

I was also requested to fill out a “ Statement of Facts” DMV form REG256 .

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg256.pdf

I filled out the top of the backside of the form with my current Lic plate number , VIN and year and make info then used the section G on the backside and typed the following . Signed the bottom , section H .

“ I would like to re assign plate ###### to my 1969 Camaro . The plate is a black and yellow California plate that is period correct for my car . “


Being DMV these procedures may differ. The DMV clerk sitting next to the lady helping me looked at me and shook his head as if to say , “ why is she making that so hard? She doesn’t know what she is doing” . So be prepared

[gb70]

Man, I sure don't miss the CA DMV, not to mention their fees!

[Sportyworty]

Does anyone have a 68 sticker I could buy? I have the plates but took off all the stickers some time ago.

[69SSZL1]

There are plenty on ebay, prices are based on condition. They peel these off from old plates, these license plate dealers have been waiting a long time for this! Ebay tags

[Sportyworty]

Thank you hit the ol buy it now