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« Reply #30 on: April 25, 2007, 22:05:54 pm »

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« Reply #31 on: April 25, 2007, 22:06:52 pm »

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« Reply #32 on: April 25, 2007, 22:14:46 pm »

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....
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« Reply #33 on: April 25, 2007, 22:31:15 pm »

Looks like this got a little out of control..

Yes, but it was funny, wasn't it... Wink Grin Grin Grin

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« Reply #34 on: April 25, 2007, 22:58:25 pm »

I missed this one - Here's my "Bill Worsham - Hemet Valley" items - I have Keith Seume to thank for these beauties  Smiley Smiley Smiley
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« Reply #35 on: April 25, 2007, 23:58:27 pm »

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.



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« Reply #36 on: April 26, 2007, 01:00:47 am »

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.
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« Reply #37 on: April 26, 2007, 07:23:19 am »

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?

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« Reply #38 on: April 26, 2007, 09:00:01 am »

Can anyone join in? Smiley










Sorry about the crap photos!!  Embarrassed
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« Reply #39 on: April 26, 2007, 09:32:06 am »

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.

This answers my question SO well,  now we can get back to show&tell  Smiley
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« Reply #40 on: April 26, 2007, 12:22:02 pm »


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

Here's mine:





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


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« Reply #41 on: April 26, 2007, 17:07:23 pm »

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!! Grin I really dig old plate frames, here is a few Ive come across....
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« Reply #42 on: April 26, 2007, 20:26:20 pm »

everybody have nice plate surround  Grin
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« Reply #43 on: April 26, 2007, 20:34:24 pm »

i have front econo,rear econo and a keep on buggin frame Smiley
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« Reply #44 on: April 26, 2007, 23:55:09 pm »

Match this......

You want us to match your frame or your bad photography Gary?   LOL!   Cheesy
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« Reply #45 on: April 27, 2007, 00:07:46 am »

You mean these babies:





How hard is it to get a matching pair!!!
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« Reply #46 on: April 27, 2007, 00:14:34 am »

Full House boys  Cool
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« Reply #47 on: April 27, 2007, 00:15:03 am »

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« Reply #48 on: April 27, 2007, 00:15:51 am »

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« Reply #49 on: April 27, 2007, 01:14:13 am »

good stuff, Dave!!
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« Reply #50 on: April 27, 2007, 04:43:53 am »

Found this one on a '66 in my town. Since Im Polish, its a favorite of mine Smiley
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« Reply #51 on: April 27, 2007, 08:32:27 am »

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.
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
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« Reply #52 on: April 27, 2007, 15:22:05 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 believe it is either from a truck or a trailer.  Several 60's chevy pickups around here have similar plates.
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« Reply #53 on: April 27, 2007, 21:30:15 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.
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

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

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« Reply #54 on: April 28, 2007, 16:27:26 pm »

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
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« Reply #55 on: April 28, 2007, 16:35:30 pm »

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?  Grin Grin Grin 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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« Reply #56 on: April 28, 2007, 17:24:27 pm »

I wasnt laughing, this '67 was nice!!! Wink
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« Reply #57 on: April 28, 2007, 17:42:09 pm »

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.
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« Reply #58 on: April 28, 2007, 17:50:02 pm »

 Here you go Dean is this what you Want?  Grin Grin Grin 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
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« Reply #59 on: April 28, 2007, 18:05:23 pm »

Here you go Dean is this what you Want?  Grin Grin Grin 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

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
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