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Some of it might be a matter of your state's laws governing YOM (Year of Manufacture) plates. I know that here in California and unless buying the reproductions directly from the DMV, any plates used must be originals. While they don't explicitly prohibit restored plates as far as I know, they will get extra scrutiny to be sure they are originals and not reproductions!
That said, whether to restore or not is a personal decision so it will probably depend on the condition of the plate once you locate it. If its wear matches the car, then I would leave it alone but if it's mangled, then some restoration would probably have to be done.
Posted on: 2022/10/11 21:00
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EBay currently has this pair which would obviously need at least some restoration.
Posted on: 2022/10/11 21:05
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There were plates a plenty in Hershey. Lots of plate dealers. I bought a set of 42 Illinois plates in decent shape for $25.
Posted on: 2022/10/11 21:48
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I don't think those are passenger car plates.
Posted on: 2022/10/12 8:02
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I would be cautious about putting rusty plates on a car with good paint. I would get some pretty good plates.
Also like Don said, make sure you don't buy a repro by accident. A good pair of plates from 39 will probably be around $60.
Posted on: 2022/10/12 9:18
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Still a "noob" but maybe I'll make it to Hershey or some other shows in the future. I have seen these that are aged as an option (pair). The car's paint has age so super "clean" may look out of place.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334058715218?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
Posted on: 2022/10/12 17:49
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I found some on eBay for my car/state (37/Idaho) that I thought might be too rusty to use. I used a guy in Virginia - I'll look for his contact info this weekend - and they came out looking brand new.
This link also has some recommendations for restorers, but I don't have any personal knowledge of any of these guys: https://www.alpca.org/faq/restorers/
Posted on: 2022/10/14 8:58
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Posted on: 2022/10/16 18:01
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