Unique license plate light. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**3757chevy** · 07-28-2018, 07:35 PM

What are you using for a license plate light that is unique? This is mine, and yes you can open a bottle with it.

**Steeveedee** · 07-28-2018, 07:39 PM

Must be some high-test hooch- it ate the characters off your plate!

**3757chevy** · 07-28-2018, 07:50 PM

Lol.

**3757chevy** · 07-28-2018, 09:10 PM

I mounted a 1895 bulb behind it and let it shine down.

**dmjlambert** · 07-28-2018, 09:29 PM

That's my favorite license plate number

**3757chevy** · 07-28-2018, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

That's my favorite license plate number

It's easy to remember.

weq92f · 07-29-2018, 01:19 PM

I like it!

PSA:

However, this will give any police officer/sheriff/State Trooper or other LEO ample reason to stop you and have a conversation with you.

He/She will take the opportunity to use your modification as an excuse to initiate a traffic stop on your truck. He/She will mention it as the reason for the stop and then proceed to bust you for whatever else He/She finds from that point forward ( Note that the word TRUCK on your plate is obscured ).

This is the reason I never modify basic safety equipment or basic requirements like tag lights, signal lights, head lights, brake lights, etc.

Don't give them a reason to talk to you. Because if they are talking they are trying to bust you.

Hth,

-klb

**3757chevy** · 07-29-2018, 03:39 PM

I am in good rapport with the locals and they like the fact I've added disc brake and shoulder harness seat belts as well as extra lights behind the grille and side marker lights ,things that weren't even available in '67 .Plus I don't have any problems with the light not shining well enough on my plate .

briank · 07-29-2018, 03:56 PM

You'll be fine...like you said , as long as the light shines on the plate you're good. Neat idea

weq92f · 07-29-2018, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I am in good rapport with the locals and they like the fact I've added disc brake and shoulder harness seat belts as well as extra lights behind the grille and side marker lights ,things that weren't even available in '67 .Plus I don't have any problems with the light not shining well enough on my plate .

I put the shoulder belts in my '67 for safety sake but also, as an added benefit, I don't have to explain to some eager LEO that he had no right to pull me over if I weren't wearing a shoulder belt!

I like your plate light, it is cool and functional as you say ( in more ways than one ). Just be aware that these guys will use that against you for their own purpose.

Hth,

-klb

**Steeveedee** · 07-29-2018, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weq92f

I put the shoulder belts in my '67 for safety sake but also, as an added benefit, I don't have to explain to some eager LEO that he had no right to pull me over if I weren't wearing a shoulder belt!

I like your plate light, it is cool and functional as you say ( in more ways than one ). Just be aware that these guys will use that against you for their own purpose.

Hth,

-klb

Just gotta know your LEOs. We (the hot rod/street race crowd) in our little podunk southern California town were pretty much on a first name basis with a lot of the CHP. Case in point- one of the guys (Roger) hadn't got his new tags, yet. One of the CHP pulled up behind him, got on the PA and asked if he had the new tags. The guy riding shotgun leaned out the window and yelled, "No, but he has a note from his mother!". The officer laughed, and Roger didn't get a ticket, but he DID go to the DMV the next day and take care of it.

That was back in the early '70s. Good times!

weq92f · 07-29-2018, 10:54 PM

That reminds me of scenes from American Graffiti!

-klb

weq92f · 07-29-2018, 10:56 PM

...when everybody cruised around, windows down, music up enjoying the ride and the other folk out doin' the same! Wait... that's what I was doing in the mid 80s in my '68!

-klb

stevenfromtexas · 07-29-2018, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

What are you using for a license plate light that is unique? This is mine, and yes you can open a bottle with it.

Heck yeah brother!!!! i like it!!!

**3757chevy** · 08-07-2018, 12:18 PM

Little update, replaced the bulb with LED.

**3757chevy** · 08-14-2018, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

What are you using for a license plate light that is unique?

Anyone with something other than stock?

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-15-2018, 10:04 AM

I like it.

**3757chevy** · 09-10-2018, 11:32 PM

...light has small cover to point down , light socket is held in place by an insulated clamp................no one else is doing anything unique?

07-28-2018, 07:35 PM	#1
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Unique license plate light. What are you using for a license plate light that is unique? This is mine, and yes you can open a bottle with it. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 07-28-2018 at 11:06 PM. Reason: replace with better picture

07-28-2018, 07:39 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Unique license plate light. Must be some high-test hooch- it ate the characters off your plate! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-28-2018, 07:50 PM	#3
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Unique license plate light. Lol. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

07-28-2018, 09:10 PM	#4
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Unique license plate light. I mounted a 1895 bulb behind it and let it shine down. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 08-01-2018 at 11:19 PM. Reason: add picture

07-28-2018, 09:29 PM	#5
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,561	Re: Unique license plate light. That's my favorite license plate number

07-29-2018, 01:19 PM	#7
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,860	Re: Unique license plate light. I like it! PSA: However, this will give any police officer/sheriff/State Trooper or other LEO ample reason to stop you and have a conversation with you. He/She will take the opportunity to use your modification as an excuse to initiate a traffic stop on your truck. He/She will mention it as the reason for the stop and then proceed to bust you for whatever else He/She finds from that point forward ( Note that the word TRUCK on your plate is obscured ). This is the reason I never modify basic safety equipment or basic requirements like tag lights, signal lights, head lights, brake lights, etc. Don't give them a reason to talk to you. Because if they are talking they are trying to bust you. Hth, -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold Last edited by weq92f; 07-29-2018 at 01:47 PM.

07-29-2018, 03:39 PM	#8
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Unique license plate light. I am in good rapport with the locals and they like the fact I've added disc brake and shoulder harness seat belts as well as extra lights behind the grille and side marker lights ,things that weren't even available in '67 .Plus I don't have any problems with the light not shining well enough on my plate . __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

07-29-2018, 03:56 PM	#9
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Unique license plate light. You'll be fine...like you said , as long as the light shines on the plate you're good. Neat idea

07-29-2018, 10:54 PM	#12
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,860	Re: Unique license plate light. That reminds me of scenes from American Graffiti! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

07-29-2018, 10:56 PM	#13
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,860	Re: Unique license plate light. ...when everybody cruised around, windows down, music up enjoying the ride and the other folk out doin' the same! Wait... that's what I was doing in the mid 80s in my '68! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-07-2018, 12:18 PM	#15
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Unique license plate light. Little update, replaced the bulb with LED. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

08-15-2018, 10:04 AM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Unique license plate light. I like it. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-10-2018, 11:32 PM	#18
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Unique license plate light. ...light has small cover to point down , light socket is held in place by an insulated clamp................no one else is doing anything unique? Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

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