The Cal-look Lounge

I know it's hot now, but how about THEN? Would you have it on a decromed 1979 built car? In my opinion no...

I keep a fluctuating stock of 60s vw dealer frames, and they are cool IMHO, but on a car like that, no. Maybe some dodgy black plastic version with VW trends or something on it would suit it better.

An old, scruffed frame is always a cool add-on to any old and cool car.

Thanks, thats a good idea!
More thoughts/ideas?

An old California plate with no frame would be my choice, just too bad we can't run those

I Have A Restored and Rechromed HARRY HILL VW  West Covina Calif. It is Dated on the Back 1954 Perfect Condition, I was looking at some Frames on Samba For Sale  some people want a lot of $$ for the Frames and there not that old?? I dont know what mine would be worth I have had  two Guys ask Me for Years if I Wanted to get Rid of It  But I Just Keep Hanging on to it  I guess the Main Reason Is I Bought Two Cars From Them in the 80's of course the Newer Frames are way Different then the old one... any Ideas on what it would be Worth??

I dont think I have ever had an early california sized frame - I understand the height was reduced in 55 ish?

That frame sounds awesome, re-chromed and restored it must be worth a couple of hundred dollars I would have thought. The prices seem to be on the increase, you dont see many for under $50 on the web these days, and those are normal sized dealer frames in average condition.

Do you have any pics of yours?

Si.

I think we are on the same page here Rune, Thinking of having a replica plate made, with my Vestfold #.
Whats the worst thing that could happen ? Jail, but for how long?

Old frames are cool! This one I saw on a Plymouth coupe...

old school and informative, who could ask for more!

It Fits the 56 and Newer Plates but is Dated  1954 ??  I will Dig it Out and Take A picture of it

Not really vintage, but I had to have 'em......

heres my frame that I have been looking to sell.


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Mine... ;) ;D

Frank

Too shiny Frank, looks new ;)

oooh...can i play too?
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 i'll see your empi frames and raise you by one econo.....

Sorry, that I have a Cleaner one than you... :P ;) ;D

Frank

One more... ;) :P :P :P

Frank

OKay, lets do it Poker Style... ;D ;D ;D

I raise by another "FS" Black Cali Plate plus an Surround for the "Older Cal-Look Guys" or Seniors :P License Surround with a Super Cool Plate... ;D

Frank

I'll see ya econo and raise you one renfree

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Match this......

or....

Well I always ran a black plastic frame that was made by wink. The same people that made the multi panel mirrors. Another popular frame that I've been looking for is a frame from Ala-Moana VW in Honolulu.

That's interesting Frank... usually black and yellow plates are 3 letters followed by 3 numbers. That must be a special issue of some kind... not sure what it's for.

I think it from a Trailer or so...

Frank

Okay, I'm Out... ;D ;D ;D

Frank

Just figured that out! Found in on calpl8s.com

I don`t know the right answer to your question Brother....but plate frames are kewl....I tend to dislike the replica Empi-stuff and thats why they lower the standards on those original Empi-frames too....
So for me I really like those "right" dealer-frames...but the best ones are the "sayings"....like Zachs "yellow snow", and several others....

...hey I also like quake-lettering.....

Would never use a fake EMPI frame  ;D

Some of mine 

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Looks like this got a little out of control..
JHU: Like I said on the phone earlier, I think your car would be best off without a frame (who needs bling and extra weight?)
On a car as clean as yours will be it would look a little out of place in my opinion.
I would go for a blue/yellow California plate without frame for that periode correct look. Blackplates are cool, but blue is more '79....

Yes, but it was funny, wasn't it... ;) ;D ;D ;D

Frank

I missed this one - Here's my "Bill Worsham - Hemet Valley" items - I have Keith Seume to thank for these beauties  :) :) :)

Getting back to JHU's question. One of the things we used to do would be to take the "dealer" frames, have them rechromed and then paint the relief areas to match the body. Looks good on certain colors usually ones that contrast well with the chrome.

I'm sorry (now) that I used to use only a black frame back then. When I had my squareback, I got from Volkswagen West. It had both front and rear frames.......no big deal (then!). MY, how we have changed.

i only got a black plastic frame... bummer

but i am really jeaulous on Zach's frame (don't eat the yellow snow) envy envy

BUT why can't we make some of the cal-look-site??? just an idea but i am very willing to look into it and if someone can make them buy a couple..

don't you?

nicolas

Can anyone join in? :)

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Sorry about the crap photos!!  :-[

This answers my question SO well,  now we can get back to show&tell  :)

Here's mine:

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(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/1967vw/Platesurround.jpg)

I've got a couple more at my parents house that I'll try to post later....

I think Ill try and persuade the owner of the yellow snow plate to sell it to me, it could look cool on the GTV too!! ;D I really dig old plate frames, here is a few Ive come across....

everybody have nice plate surround  ;D

i have front econo,rear econo and a keep on buggin frame :)

You want us to match your frame or your bad photography Gary?   LOL!   :D

You mean these babies:

(http://www.michaelliddle.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/VW%20Collectables_files/econo%20front%20number%20plate.JPG)

(http://www.michaelliddle.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/for%20sale/DSCF1102.JPG)

How hard is it to get a matching pair!!!

Full House boys  8)

 :)

 :)

good stuff, Dave!!

Found this one on a '66 in my town. Since Im Polish, its a favorite of mine :)

Rick, Henry and I ran those plate frames in DKK. The current dealer is still Ala Moana but not the same vintge plate frame. When all the V-Dubs were gone I did pck up an 80's Ala moana Porsche Audi frame for my 928 S-4. Car is long gone but the frame is now on the wiffy's SUV and still pristine after 12+? years. My original Ala Moana VW frame was stolen along with my 67 Black Ragtop Ghia. My third and last DKK car. Glenn

I believe it is either from a truck or a trailer.  Several 60's chevy pickups around here have similar plates.

Didn't Tod Fuller have one on his KG too?

I am looking for one, Haneline stainless license frame.... Or, at least, someone who has one can give me the dimensions and photo, so I can have another one made for my '67. Thanks for any helps.. Dean Kirsten

Here you go Dean is this what you Want?  ;D ;D ;D I ran the Haneline Frames on All my Cars, I will Talk to Ric about Making Some his shop is two hours from me, He is going to be doing a Cage For my 67  I will Keep in Touch Shubee

I wasnt laughing, this '67 was nice!!! ;)

those haneline frames are pretty cool.....it would look really nice to have one with a matching machine turned firewall when you lift the decklid.

 Here you go Dean is this what you Want?  ;D ;D ;D I ran the Haneline Frames on All my Cars, I will Talk to Ric about Making Some his shop is two hours from me, He is going to be doing a Cage For my 67  I will Keep in Touch Shubee
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You read my mind! I know Rick can make these, and he is already making me the thresholds and kick plates. Since you are so close to his house, you might be able to show him what you have. I hope to see Rick @ Temple next Sunday. Thanks again, Dean

You read my mind! I know Rick can make these, and he is already making me the thresholds and kick plates. Since you are so close to his house, you might be able to show him what you have. I hope to see Rick @ Temple next Sunday. Thanks again, Dean
[/quote]I cant Make the VolksBlast  :( :( I will be in Calif for my sisters wedding in Laguna Beach, But I will Be at the AutoBahn Bug In May 20th at the Texas MotorPlex  I have talked to Ric about doing Some Other OLD SCHOOL STUFF  I am Going to Take You Back To 1975 All over again  LOL But with one thing added MORE HORSE POWER!!!

Harry Hill VW Would be perfect for me.

Regards,
Harry

I have an original (thanks to Deano) Haneline license plate frame – will swap it for a Schneider Motors frame... Anyone?

Remember when THIS was on plate frames?

Ha!

Actually, SARGE used to have that plate frame on one of his VW's !
 :D

hey
rared my frame NHRA
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Years ago, I had a job at James Brown Motoring Accessories.  We sold loads of license frames..."Save a Tree Eat a Beaver" "Every Fireman Loves a Quickie" "Polish Mercedes" and so on, but the "Gas Grass or Ass" frame outsold 'em all!  I never had one on any of my cars though it was on the back of the sandrail trailer for twenty years  ::) ;)  The pic is me in my "youth" with my friend Grub's Ghia (sorry, I may have posted this before) with the GGA frame displayed proudly out back.

You have mail....

Why am I not surprised? ;D

Here is my frame for the collection. Meltebeke Volkswagen was my local dealer way back when. And perhaps the only VW dealer in southern California that Sarge didn't work for.... Frenchy gave me this one, but I found the front frame at Drag Day for $20, and since found a new home on my truck (a non VW I might add). I often get thumbs up when people see the plate and frame.

And Keith, about the Haneline frame.... you know it had to happen sooner or later.

that's the one that I want.  My step dad threw mine out in the 90's 2 of them) it was displayed with my first cars license plate.  The frame had a porsche emblem along with the vw emblem.  My parents bought all their cars there through the 70's.

My folks bought a new red '65 beetle from Meltebeke.  I remember my dad driving my two sisters, mom and I up to San Francisco on vacation that year...the last "family" vacation was a cramped one >:( :P ::)

I worked for Green Motors in Norwalk in the late 70's and would love to find an old frame.

-jeffrey

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^^ nice one!

I have this one for some years now  :)

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    Here is mine !!

    Frenchy

Restored, but original to my old 66 Bug.
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Here’s my period correct Empi dealership frame on my original 73 GTV
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one of the best for me
give bu the owner of that shop my friend dave rosique

Mine.

This one will end up on the back of my Square when it gets to rolling again...

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This is the current one on my bug.

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I found a University VW surround from Indiana Pennsylvania on a 59 I bought. It was neat at the time. Advancements in 3D printing I’ve seen from a former co-worker could basically have you creating/duplicating any type frame surrounds you could imagine, so they’ve kind of lost their uniqueness to me.

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I've had the frame for years, it was a gift when I was about 9 or 10 from one of my parents' college friends who spent many hours riding around in the little red '67 that is now mine. Funny story, I actually own two of these frames, the one that's on the car is the one I got as a kid, the second one I bought at a swap meet here in Denver a few years back to put on the car so that the older one wouldn't get messed up or stolen. When I went to put it on, the plate wouldn't fit in the frame for some reason, no matter what I tried to do. I dug around and found the first frame in one of the closets at my mom's house, gave it a little polish out in the garage, and had none of the fitment troubles I had with the second one. It's been on the car for a few years now, but it always makes me smile a bit to see it.

Here’s a few rare frames
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