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billybronco1 · 03-12-2015, 05:06 PM

I'm running a year of manufacturer plate 1931 MASS and it measures 141/4 X 61/2 its a little worn but I don't want to paint it. A chrome trim would clean it up nicely but I can not find this size, any ideas?

ModAfan · 03-12-2015, 05:32 PM

I'd like one, too.

1931 flamingo · 03-12-2015, 05:38 PM

I thought I saw an adjustable frame on the swap section but can't remember if the A or EV8 site, maybe a week or so ago.
Paul in CT

CarlG · 03-12-2015, 05:41 PM

I have one that doesn't seem to fit anything I or my friends have. I'll measure it when I get home later this afternoon.

mshmodela · 03-12-2015, 05:52 PM

Actually checked mine, just black and very likely and original part (not the best job smoothing out the rust pits...)

billybronco1 · 03-12-2015, 06:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ModAfan

I'd like one, too.

I like the COD plate

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-12-2015, 06:06 PM

Sacramento Vintage Ford has them. Either with square or rounded corners.
Say, "THANKK YOU BILL"
Bill W.

jmeckel · 03-12-2015, 06:56 PM

Anyone know if one is made for a 1929 WI plate?
It is 14 1/2" x 5"

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 03-12-2015, 07:25 PM

If you cannot find the specific size you need, consider having them waterjetted out of stainless and polishing them.

Y-Blockhead · 03-12-2015, 08:38 PM

Sacramento Vintage has the large frames for 14" X 6" plates. I got them for my '30 CA plates.

Ooops, sorry Bill. I see you already said that.

CarlG · 03-12-2015, 08:56 PM

This one won't fit my plate, but if it will fit yours, PM me for a deal!

00739 Sacramento Vintage Ford

LICENSE PLATE FRAME- early square style

Original style chrome frame with squared corners for the early license plates. Measures 6 inches X 14 inches. Holes are 5-1/8 inch center to center (top to bottom) and 7-3/4 inch center to center (left to right). Chrome plated. Sold each. 21A P.193, V8 P.150 $17.95

SeaSlugs · 03-12-2015, 11:14 PM

or could get really crafty with the chrome self stick door edging for modern vehicles... slip it around the edge of the license plate - might work.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-13-2015, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Sacramento Vintage has the large frames for 14" X 6" plates. I got them for my '30 CA plates.

Ooops, sorry Bill. I see you already said that.

That's OK, Bro,
Repetition is the MOTHER uf LURNIN' & the FATHER uf BOREDOM!
I'm paranoid, humor's scarce, lately & the Dog jist LAFFED???
Bill W.

billybronco1 · 03-14-2015, 01:35 PM

Okay I called Sacramento Vintage Ford and they actually took a plate frame out of stock and measured it for me. I think the OD might fit around the plate but the mounting holes are in the wrong place. Mine are about 91/2" on center theirs 71/2".

CarlG · 03-14-2015, 01:43 PM

I just didn't read the "fine print" before I bought one. Doesn't seem to fit anything I've tried so far: Texas, North Dakota, & Kansas. I have one more in our club to try: Wisconsin. They must have made them to fit California only.

Y-Blockhead · 03-14-2015, 03:21 PM

There is a vintage adjustable frame on e-pay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Orig...item1c4f50d781

Or you may contact one of the License plate restorers. They may have or know where to get the proper size.

03-12-2015, 05:38 PM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame I thought I saw an adjustable frame on the swap section but can't remember if the A or EV8 site, maybe a week or so ago. Paul in CT

03-12-2015, 05:41 PM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame I have one that doesn't seem to fit anything I or my friends have. I'll measure it when I get home later this afternoon. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-12-2015, 05:52 PM	#5
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,765	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame Actually checked mine, just black and very likely and original part (not the best job smoothing out the rust pits...) __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

03-12-2015, 06:06 PM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame Sacramento Vintage Ford has them. Either with square or rounded corners. Say, "THANKK YOU BILL" Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

03-12-2015, 06:56 PM	#8
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame Anyone know if one is made for a 1929 WI plate? It is 14 1/2" x 5" __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.

03-12-2015, 07:25 PM	#9
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,971	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame If you cannot find the specific size you need, consider having them waterjetted out of stainless and polishing them. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

03-12-2015, 08:38 PM	#10
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,644	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame Sacramento Vintage has the large frames for 14" X 6" plates. I got them for my '30 CA plates. Ooops, sorry Bill. I see you already said that.

03-12-2015, 11:14 PM	#12
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame or could get really crafty with the chrome self stick door edging for modern vehicles... slip it around the edge of the license plate - might work. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

03-14-2015, 01:35 PM	#14
billybronco1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA Posts: 570	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame Okay I called Sacramento Vintage Ford and they actually took a plate frame out of stock and measured it for me. I think the OD might fit around the plate but the mounting holes are in the wrong place. Mine are about 91/2" on center theirs 71/2".

03-14-2015, 01:43 PM	#15
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame I just didn't read the "fine print" before I bought one. Doesn't seem to fit anything I've tried so far: Texas, North Dakota, & Kansas. I have one more in our club to try: Wisconsin. They must have made them to fit California only. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-14-2015, 03:21 PM	#16
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,644	Re: Looking for oversize chrome number plate frame There is a vintage adjustable frame on e-pay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Orig...item1c4f50d781 Or you may contact one of the License plate restorers. They may have or know where to get the proper size.