License Plate Restoration

[Jerry Coia]

I am looking to get a set of 1963 license plates re-done to put on my roadster. Does anyone know where I can get them restored?

Jerry

[Joe D.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

Jerry, Try John Witt, License Plate Repainting, 3638 Perada Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (510) 935-0463. Someone recomended him to me.You can give him a call and talk to him. I have not had my plates done yet but I was going to use him when I do. Joe

[Dave S.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

I had a few sets done 5 or 6 years ago by a gentleman in Pennsylvania, named Daryl's. I got his name from a Hemmings Ad. He did museum quality work. I haven't seen his ads lately but if you come across him he is a great restorer. If I can find his number I will email it. Otherwise look in Hemmings under Services and see who may be advertising that specialty these days.

[James S.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

Darryl's
266 Main Street
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 451-1600 - Phone and Fax
www.darrylsplates.com

He did a plate for me in May 2002. He did a nice job; however, it took 90 days+ and three phone calls, so don't be in a hurry.

[Kevin M.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

What state are you doing?

[Jerry Coia]

Re: License Plate Restoration

My plate is in Massachusetts

[Dave S.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

Jerry, Daryl's did several Massachusetts plates for me. The most difficult to match is the Red plate which is correct for 1959(60), and 1964. As I mentioned in the earlier post they are super, but be prepared to wait 2 or 3 months.

[John M.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

I don't know how it is in other states, but brand new plate of this vintage are easy to find in Texas. I can buy a new set still in the wrapper for almost any year after 1950 for $50-$60 a pair. At this price it would not make sense to restore a plate from a purely financial standpoint. I would look around and find who sells tags in your area, you might be suprised at the price! One old couple I know just goes to every county courthouse they can find and offers to buy them old junk plates taking up space in the basement! Regards, John McGraw

[Steve D.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

John

I'm looking for some 63 Texas plates. Do you know a place that I might try ?

Steve

[George C.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

Hi Steve, You can try the Automobile License Plate Collectors at .www.alpca.com you should find what you are looking for,Good Luck.>George

[Steve D.]

Thanks, George *NM*

[John M.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

Steve, there is an old couple in Lockhart Tex that sells all years. I will look in my stuff tonight and see if I can find a contact #. They hit almost all the car shows and swap meets in this part of the state. Regards, John McGraw

[Steve D.]

Re: License Plate Restoration

John

Thanks. I haven't made a real concerted effort yet, but the one I have seen so far have been pretty rough.

Steve