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« on: April 25, 2007, 12:01:37 pm »
I know it's hot now, but how about THEN? Would you have it on a decromed 1979 built car? In my opinion no...
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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2007, 12:04:26 pm »
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.
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« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2007, 12:23:39 pm »
An old, scruffed frame is always a cool add-on to any old and cool car.
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« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2007, 12:34:11 pm »
Thanks, thats a good idea!
More thoughts/ideas?
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« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2007, 12:45:29 pm »
An old California plate with no frame would be my choice, just too bad we can't run those
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« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2007, 14:06:09 pm »
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??
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« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2007, 15:14:32 pm »
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?

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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2007, 15:20:59 pm »
Quote from: Rune on April 25, 2007, 12:45:29 pm
An old California plate with no frame would be my choice, just too bad we can't run those

I think we are on the same page here Rune, Thinking of having a replica plate made, with my Vestfold #.
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« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2007, 16:16:32 pm »
Old frames are cool! This one I saw on a Plymouth coupe...
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« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2007, 16:23:44 pm »
old school and informative, who could ask for more!
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« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2007, 16:59:00 pm »
Quote from: simon uk on April 25, 2007, 15:14:32 pm
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?

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« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2007, 17:12:15 pm »
Not really vintage, but I had to have 'em......
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« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2007, 17:28:01 pm »
heres my frame that I have been looking to sell.
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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2007, 17:45:55 pm »
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« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2007, 17:58:50 pm »
Mine... Wink Grin

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« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2007, 18:05:02 pm »
Too shiny Frank, looks new Wink
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« Reply #16 on: April 25, 2007, 18:10:15 pm »
oooh...can i play too?




 i'll see your empi frames and raise you by one econo.....
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« Reply #17 on: April 25, 2007, 19:55:13 pm »
Quote from: lids_2001 on April 25, 2007, 18:05:02 pm
Too shiny Frank, looks new Wink

Sorry, that I have a Cleaner one than you... Tongue Wink Grin

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« Reply #18 on: April 25, 2007, 19:58:11 pm »
Quote from: jick on April 25, 2007, 18:10:15 pm
oooh...can i play too?
i'll see your empi frames and raise you by one econo.....

One more... Wink Tongue Tongue Tongue

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« Reply #19 on: April 25, 2007, 20:08:55 pm »
Quote from: jick on April 25, 2007, 18:10:15 pm
oooh...can i play too?
 i'll see your empi frames and raise you by one econo.....

OKay, lets do it Poker Style... Grin Grin Grin

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

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« Reply #20 on: April 25, 2007, 20:40:05 pm »
I'll see ya econo and raise you one renfree
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« Reply #21 on: April 25, 2007, 20:56:52 pm »
Match this......
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« Reply #22 on: April 25, 2007, 20:57:52 pm »
or....
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« Reply #23 on: April 25, 2007, 21:14:15 pm »
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.
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« Reply #24 on: April 25, 2007, 21:18:50 pm »
Quote from: Frank LUX on April 25, 2007, 17:58:50 pm
Mine... Wink Grin

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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.
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« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2007, 21:27:44 pm »
Quote from: DKK Rick on April 25, 2007, 21:18:50 pm
Quote from: Frank LUX on April 25, 2007, 17:58:50 pm
Mine... Wink Grin

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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...

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« Reply #26 on: April 25, 2007, 21:29:08 pm »
Quote from: lids_2001 on April 25, 2007, 20:40:05 pm
I'll see ya econo and raise you one renfree

Okay, I'm Out... Grin Grin Grin

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« Reply #27 on: April 25, 2007, 21:30:03 pm »
Just figured that out! Found in on calpl8s.com
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« Reply #28 on: April 25, 2007, 21:46:51 pm »
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.....
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« Reply #29 on: April 25, 2007, 21:49:57 pm »
Would never use a fake EMPI frame  Grin
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