License Plate Topper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 02-10-2019, 05:55 PM

Recently picked this up and kind of curious if any one has such on their truck or early street rod. Seems they were pretty popular with many slogans and advertisements thru the years, especially 50s and early 60s. This one is aluminum and in good condition other than some paint fade. Early ones from the 30s were steel until after WW2. Went to aluminum because of rust issues. Anyone care to venture an idea of value?

hotsam · 02-10-2019, 07:21 PM

I love those. They are really neat. I search ebay for them alot. Most are not that old but every now and then one pops up. Might check them out there as well

Jeffh · 02-12-2019, 12:38 AM

I'll venture a guess its worth about $75. Maybe more if you are from Hot Springs.

**Ironhorse** · 02-12-2019, 09:06 AM

Thanks for the replies. Thinking it is pretty cool piece from back in the day for sure. Would run it on my '57 Chevy 2 door if I lived in Arkansas or it was from here in Kansas. Not sure if going to keep it or maybe sell/swap for a topper from the state of Kansas.

I was kinda thinking value was in the $65-$75 range so guess maybe will start at that area. Will be doing a swap meet next month, maybe try and trade it or sell there.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-13-2019, 11:45 AM

For small items that are easy to ship, I usually divert to Ebay. As much as I don't like to. But if there's a couple guys from Hot Springs that have to have and it start going at it,you might be surprised at how much that you might get. People go crazy on auctions. Just put a reserve on it.

02-10-2019, 05:55 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,009	License Plate Topper? Recently picked this up and kind of curious if any one has such on their truck or early street rod. Seems they were pretty popular with many slogans and advertisements thru the years, especially 50s and early 60s. This one is aluminum and in good condition other than some paint fade. Early ones from the 30s were steel until after WW2. Went to aluminum because of rust issues. Anyone care to venture an idea of value? Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

02-10-2019, 07:21 PM	#2
hotsam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 371	Re: License Plate Topper? I love those. They are really neat. I search ebay for them alot. Most are not that old but every now and then one pops up. Might check them out there as well __________________ 1972 k10 Custom 10 Deluxe, short bed 4x4, 454, 4 speed (Sold) 1985 K30 Dump Truck 1986 Jeep CJ-7 1955 2 door 210 post

02-12-2019, 12:38 AM	#3
Jeffh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Red Oak Iowa Posts: 225	Re: License Plate Topper? I'll venture a guess its worth about $75. Maybe more if you are from Hot Springs.

02-12-2019, 09:06 AM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,009	Re: License Plate Topper? Thanks for the replies. Thinking it is pretty cool piece from back in the day for sure. Would run it on my '57 Chevy 2 door if I lived in Arkansas or it was from here in Kansas. Not sure if going to keep it or maybe sell/swap for a topper from the state of Kansas. I was kinda thinking value was in the $65-$75 range so guess maybe will start at that area. Will be doing a swap meet next month, maybe try and trade it or sell there. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

02-13-2019, 11:45 AM	#5
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: License Plate Topper? For small items that are easy to ship, I usually divert to Ebay. As much as I don't like to. But if there's a couple guys from Hot Springs that have to have and it start going at it,you might be surprised at how much that you might get. People go crazy on auctions. Just put a reserve on it. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.



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