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**special-K** · 12-08-2022, 11:23 AM

Sawmill workers projecting their insecurities on size

Yeah, I am a combination of European nationalities but mostly Iwish

**mongocanfly** · 12-08-2022, 05:58 PM

This isnt a full frame, but this dealer tag is screwd to a old cabinet in Dads shop...I know for sure it's over 60 yrs old..
Pretty cool anyway...I googled it..came up with nothing
Anybody heard of them before?

**Ironhorse** · 12-08-2022, 06:16 PM

Greg, pretty cool item, thinking those were called "license plate -- toppers" Have had a couple very similar I sold at a swap meet a few years ago. Should have kept them but the 20/20 didn't kick in until afterwards. Usually the way it works. They were pretty popular late 40's and into the early 50's. Mounted to the top of the license plate, some were cast aluminum, some were stamped, and some smooth painted meta. A lot of amusements, attractions and apparently car dealers sold them or gave them away to spread their business presence at the time.

Might try to Google Hemphill Pontiac, Goose Creek, Texas and see what you find. Cool wall art hanger.

**mongocanfly** · 12-08-2022, 06:17 PM

Already did the Google Hemphill Pontiac..came up with nada..
I also Googled Goosecreek TX..it appears that in 1948 Baytown, Pelly and Goosecreek were consolidated Into Baytown TX
So I'm guessing its pre1948 for sure..

**special-K** · 12-09-2022, 08:42 AM

Yep, license plate toppers.

I find Google and other search engines aren't so smart when it comes to what came before the existence of the internet. Much like the generation behind me who has no desire to look to our past, only "Moving forward". You'll find the major historic events and other widespread knowledge, but you can research way more at a library. If it hasn't been entered, Google, Wiki, etc. never heard of it.

**dave6672** · 12-11-2022, 08:19 PM

A few I have. The Volz Chevy dealer was about 15 miles away from me. I have an old leather key holder from the same dealer that was in the glovebox of a 63 Biscayne that I bought years ago. The Fitzpatrick one was on my 93 Suburban when I got it from CA in 2018.

**dave6672** · 12-11-2022, 08:23 PM

A few more....

I had picked 10 of these Bob Hannan Olds ones that were NOS (the dealership is long closed). I sold all but one.

**davischevy** · 12-11-2022, 11:31 PM

Mine has frames from the original selling dealer.

mr.mud1 · 12-12-2022, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Mine has frames from the original selling dealer.

very cool,i'm having one made now,a reproduction of the frame from the dealer where my truck was sold new.

NONHOG · 12-13-2022, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

very cool,i'm having one made now,a reproduction of the frame from the dealer where my truck was sold new.

I have a friend that I grew up with keeping pretty busy recreating old frames.
I recall back in the day, not liking them as most had a cheap feel (IMO) I don't care to advertise but will admit some of the older ones are pretty cool!
I have a few!

**davischevy** · 12-13-2022, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

Not exactly the same scenario but when my Dad would be a new car, the first thing he did was pull off the dealer's decal...
when I asked him why.......he always would say
"they ain't paying me to advertise"

I bought a 1972 Cheyenne C10 brand new. I was too young to sign for it. It had a rear bumper with the dealers name stamped into it. I mudded over it and repainted it.

**GOPAPA** · 12-15-2022, 02:51 PM

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12-08-2022, 11:23 AM	#51
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that Sawmill workers projecting their insecurities on size Yeah, I am a combination of European nationalities but mostly Iwish __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-08-2022, 05:58 PM	#52
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,598	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that This isnt a full frame, but this dealer tag is screwd to a old cabinet in Dads shop...I know for sure it's over 60 yrs old.. Pretty cool anyway...I googled it..came up with nothing Anybody heard of them before? Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

12-08-2022, 06:16 PM	#53
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,081	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that Greg, pretty cool item, thinking those were called "license plate -- toppers" Have had a couple very similar I sold at a swap meet a few years ago. Should have kept them but the 20/20 didn't kick in until afterwards. Usually the way it works. They were pretty popular late 40's and into the early 50's. Mounted to the top of the license plate, some were cast aluminum, some were stamped, and some smooth painted meta. A lot of amusements, attractions and apparently car dealers sold them or gave them away to spread their business presence at the time. Might try to Google Hemphill Pontiac, Goose Creek, Texas and see what you find. Cool wall art hanger. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-08-2022, 06:17 PM	#54
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,598	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that Already did the Google Hemphill Pontiac..came up with nada.. I also Googled Goosecreek TX..it appears that in 1948 Baytown, Pelly and Goosecreek were consolidated Into Baytown TX So I'm guessing its pre1948 for sure.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 12-08-2022 at 06:27 PM.

12-09-2022, 08:42 AM	#55
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that Yep, license plate toppers. I find Google and other search engines aren't so smart when it comes to what came before the existence of the internet. Much like the generation behind me who has no desire to look to our past, only "Moving forward". You'll find the major historic events and other widespread knowledge, but you can research way more at a library. If it hasn't been entered, Google, Wiki, etc. never heard of it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-11-2022, 08:19 PM	#56
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,177	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that A few I have. The Volz Chevy dealer was about 15 miles away from me. I have an old leather key holder from the same dealer that was in the glovebox of a 63 Biscayne that I bought years ago. The Fitzpatrick one was on my 93 Suburban when I got it from CA in 2018. Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

12-11-2022, 08:23 PM	#57
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,177	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that A few more.... I had picked 10 of these Bob Hannan Olds ones that were NOS (the dealership is long closed). I sold all but one. Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

12-11-2022, 11:31 PM	#58
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,793	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that Mine has frames from the original selling dealer. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-15-2022, 02:51 PM	#62
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,391	Re: Remember them metal license plate frames that [QUOTE=GOPAPA A friend of mine that has a cool 56 Chevy truck offered me a license plate frame like this one awhile back , I told him I didnt collect them ,,but if I were this one I would hang on the wall.. as Oregon does have the finest ocean shore drive that is hard to beat... __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.



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