BobT-47P15 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Yeah, right. But, thanks for the kind words, Ben. Next time you come thru Joplin, you'll need to let me know since I'm not working at the office much any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryinTx Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 OK, I now have a new respect for people doing this themselves. I'm going to try it one more time myself, and if they turn out even half way presentable, I will post a before and after. Thanks for all the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) Jim Richardson's Classic Car Restorer's Handbook has a good section on license plate restoration using a combination of enamel and lacquer paints. You prime the plate then paint the entire plate with lacquer the color of the numbers. After that dries, you paint the entire plate again but this time with the background color in enamel. While the enamel is still wet, you wipe off the numbers with enamel reducer, which will not lift the lacquer. Jim Yergin Edited January 26, 2010 by Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Jim Richardson's Classic Car Restorer's Handbook has a good section on license plate restoration using a combination of enamel and lacquer paints. You prime the plate then paint the entire plate with lacquer the color of the numbers. After that dries, you paint the entire plate again but this time with the background color in enamel. While the enamel is still wet, you wipe off the numbers with enamel reducer, which will not lift the lacquer.Jim Yergin Try that some time sounds a lot easier than it is. does it tell you how to work out the dents and folds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 See post two or three............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Post 4 and look closely and you will see what i am talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saraceno Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 back in 47 the state onlyused one license plate. Now we have two. That's odd... I have a pair of 1935 Missouri plates for my '35. I wonder if they went from two to one back to two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 MN always had two except for a few years surrouding WWII due to material shortages. Wouldn't surprise me if other states did the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 That's odd... I have a pair of 1935 Missouri plates for my '35. I wonder if they went from two to one back to two? Hmmm......I wonder if that was the case, Jim. About the time I began driving in late 50s, early 60s I think I recall there being only one plate. Maybe the same as above about war time. Maybe there is some sort of record the state kept about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Updated 09/12/2006 - DMV verified information on date updated, but subject to change without notice D.M.V. CONTACT INFORMATION: Missouri Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles 301 West High Street - Room 370 Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone : (573) 751-4509 (General Motor Vehicle Titling & Registration) Website : http://www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/historic.htm Email : mvbmail@dor.mo.gov SAMPLE LICENSE PLATE INFORMATION: The Department of Revenue does not manufacture or sell sample license plates. YEAR OF MANUFACTURE LICENSE PLATE USE - VEHICLE QUALIFYING AGE: 25 years or older VEHICLE TYPES QUALIFYING FOR YOM: Any passenger vehicle, truck, or motorcycle that meets the age criteria MUST TYPES MATCH: No SINGLE/PAIR REQUIRED: Single REPAINTED PLATES ALLOWED: Yes MUST NUMBER CLEAR: Yes - you may contact the Department of Revenue's central office to check if the plate configuration is available NOTES: The Missouri Department of Revenue allows an individual to register their historic vehicle, which is at least 25 years old, with a license plate issued the same year as the model year of the vehicle. The owner must register this plate with the Department, and may only use it if the configuration on the license plate does not conflict with any other current plate configuration. The Department requires a picture of the plate be submitted with their application, and the plate must look as it was issued (same colors, etc). Missouri refers to YOM plates as Antique Historic License Plates, and they are described in Missouri Revised Statutes section 301.13. To qualify for historic license plates, a vehicle must be 25 years old or older, owned solely as a collector’s item, and used for exhibition and educational purposes. To register, if your vehicle and plates meet requirements, submit a picture of the plate with the application plus a $25.25 one-time registration fee for antique historic license plates. Historic vehicles may be driven to and from events and to repair facilities within a 100 mile limit, and may be driven up to 1000 miles per year for personal use. The owner is responsible for keeping a log of the miles driven for personal use each calendar year. The log must be kept in the vehicle when the vehicle is being driven on any state road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saraceno Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Wow! Thanks Tim! So, Bob, it looks like you can do the single YOM licence plate thing. One of these days I want to register my YOM plates and replace the historical vehicle plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I have a number of a guy (some place) that I met at a swap meet. The plates I got he was asking $350 for the pair. Luckily I had a bunch of other plates and I was able to trade for them. For those in California 46, 47, 48 are very valuable because they only used one plate for the 3 years. Now figure all the car collectors and there is a limited amount of product. I was lucky I got the plates for my 47 Chevy long ago. In Cal if you had a 47 or 48 there was a little metal tag that was on the upper right side. They are also very hard to find. My favorite plate is the 39 California. It's the blue one with writing on the top "California world's fair" also hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p15-1948 Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Sooooo, do any of you guys have a source/outlet for a 1948 Missouri tag? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 plate sellers are pretty common at swap meets, check flea markets and antique stores. and e bay if you want to pay to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have seen guys spray the base coat then use a small roller to hit the high spots. Works great:DThat's probably how they did it in the joint.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saraceno Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 That's probably how they did it in the joint. I used to wonder how those guys felt about making the license plates back in my old home New Hampshire where the motto on the plate is "Live Free or Die". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sooooo, do any of you guys have a source/outlet for a 1948 Missouri tag?Thanks Mike Mike, I've seen this guy at swap meets in Joplin and Springfield. He may turn up at the Kansas City Shrine swap meet this coming weekend (Sept 18 & 19, 2010) as he lives in Shawnee Mission, KS. He has a bunch of plates, some more reasonably priced than others. His website is www.larryslicenseplates.com His email is: Noomnoen@aol.com His phone is (816) 365-0447. His name is Larry Niederschulte. His card also lists a woman"s name: Melinda Walters at (913) 980-6690 or email of: Melinda@amchild.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p15-1948 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thanks I'm going to Ottawa, KS rod run, I'll swing by the swap meet. Thanks! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Neon Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Mike, I've seen this guy at swap meets in Joplin and Springfield. He mayturn up at the Kansas City Shrine swap meet this coming weekend (Sept 18 & 19, 2010) as he lives in Shawnee Mission, KS. He has a bunch of plates, some more reasonably priced than others. His website is www.larryslicenseplates.com His email is: Noomnoen@aol.com His phone is (816) 365-0447. His name is Larry Niederschulte. His card also lists a woman"s name: Melinda Walters at (913) 980-6690 or email of: Melinda@amchild.org Bob, which day are you going to be at the swap meet? I may be able to come down and buy you a burger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 This Saturday. Bringing my friend from here, Nils, and also the son in law, Dale. Hope to see you there. If we can leave Joplin about 6 am, should get to KC about 8 to 8:30, then to swap meet by maybe 9:30 if lucky. Last year we got stuck in a line of traffic going to the meet for almost an hour and a half. Dale is supposed to scout out any other more convenient routes if they exist. I'm sending you a P M with my cell number. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDad67 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 One of our club members had his plate done by this place. Seems kind of pricy, but they did good work on his plate. RESTORATION MOJO ARTWORKS LICENSE PLATE Bill McCoy has been in business since 1997. Restoration Process: 1. Acid bath to remove paint; 2. Glassbead to remove rust; 3. Metal work to repair all dents, pits, and holes; 4. Prime using 2 coats of automotive primer; 5. Basecoat using 2 coats of automotive paint; 6. Hand Lettering using high quality lettering enamel; Cost Per Plate: $70.00 Contact: BILL McCOY, P.O. BOX 1146, AUGUSTA, WV 26704; PH: 304-496-8936 EMAI: mojo@mojoartworks.com If you Fed-Ex or UPS your plate(s), send them to: Mojo Art Works, 50 Dogwood Drive, Augusta, WV 26704; Allow 4 to 6 weeks for completion of your plate(s) Call to check on your order anytime (DEC09) Since I'm cheap I thought I'd try it myself. First I bead blasted the plate, then painted the backround Silver color, then I painted the entire plate with clear gloss. Then came the green lettering with I did with a "Speedball" 2" wide roller, with I ordered from evil bay, I put a small amount of paint on a piece of glass and covered my roller with just a thin layer of paint so it would not run down the side of the letters. This made me do about five coats of green to cover the letters. After the green dryed I painted the entire plate with the gloss clear. It's not perfect but it didn't cost me an arm and a leg to do. It looks better in person than the photo shows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Looks real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 looks good...patience pays off... as a note to many folks with/considering YOM tags..most states legislate that the tag must be original, legible and in good state of repair to be assignable..often they will inspect first.and sometimes they care less...I would ask first as they can and often will refuse to register one refinished...however once registered, they never look at it again...that is when you do your refinish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmiller Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 That does look nice. This thread prompted me to look it up on Youtube. In this video, the guy uses a silkscreen at the end to apply the paint to the letters and numbers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jb8IvCaGdc&feature=player_detailpage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDad67 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 That does look nice. This thread prompted me to look it up on Youtube. In this video, the guy uses a silkscreen at the end to apply the paint to the letters and numbers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jb8IvCaGdc&feature=player_detailpage jcmiller thanks for the Youtube video. From experience I can tell you a bead blaster is much faster than the paint stripper. Also the small roller is much cheaper than using the silk screen method. I had to put about 5 coats of green color because of how thin I put the paint on only because I didn't want it to run down the side of the letters. Great video though. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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