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Refurbishing CA license plates?/68 steering wheel on a 67?
I have a '67 with the original gold-on-black California license plates.
Of course, they show their age. Does anybody have any info on technique (and legality) of refurbishing license plates? Also, I need to replace the old, cracked, grungy steering wheel. I really don't care for that foam-plastic "booby," though, and I'd like to put in a '68 wheel instead. I've been told that a '68 steering wheel won't go on a '67 steering column, though no one could tell me exactly why. Could someone explain this in detail, and if there's some way to adapt it? If I got a '68 wheel and column, would they work on a '67 gear box? (I *really* don't like the '67 booby.) TIA |
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Emil Hoff wrote:
> > I have a '67 with the original gold-on-black California license plates. > Of course, they show their age. Does anybody have any info on > technique (and legality) of refurbishing license plates? If they're straight but just have worn paint and such, you could go ahead and strip them by using muriatic acid (swimming pool acid). That would take the paint off, and then you could relaquer them. Personally, I'd simply have a duplicate set made up from one of the license plate manufacturers. Technically illegal, tho, but who would know? > > Also, I need to replace the old, cracked, grungy steering wheel. I > really don't care for that foam-plastic "booby," though, and I'd like to > put in a '68 wheel instead. I've been told that a '68 steering wheel > won't go on a '67 steering column, though no one could tell me exactly > why. Could someone explain this in detail, and if there's some way to > adapt it? If I got a '68 wheel and column, would they work on a '67 > gear box? (I *really* don't like the '67 booby.) I don't know what a 67 wheel would not work on a 68 column or gearbox but maybe someone knows something i don't on that |
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-- >> Also, I need to replace the old, cracked, grungy steering wheel. I >> really don't care for that foam-plastic "booby," though, and I'd like to >> put in a '68 wheel instead. I've been told that a '68 steering wheel >> won't go on a '67 steering column, though no one could tell me exactly >> why. Could someone explain this in detail, and if there's some way to >> adapt it? If I got a '68 wheel and column, would they work on a '67 >> gear box? (I *really* don't like the '67 booby.) > > I don't know what a 67 wheel would not work on a 68 column or gearbox > but maybe someone knows something i don't on that In 1967 Ford changed the steering column setup midway thru the production year. One setup has a shorter column with a ragjoint between the steering shaft and the steering box, and the other has a straight column taht goes all the way to the steering box. You can compare and contrast the 2 steering columns; if you're lucky it may be a simple bolt in replacement. |
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vince garcia wrote:
> If they're straight but just have worn paint and such, you could go > ahead and strip them by using muriatic acid (swimming pool acid). That > would take the paint off, and then you could relaquer them. Personally, > I'd simply have a duplicate set made up from one of the license plate > manufacturers. Technically illegal, tho, but who would know? In California, the license plate manufacturers are inmates in the state prison system... ;-) Dana |
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On 2/13/2005 11:27 PM, Emil Hoff wrote:
> I have a '67 with the original gold-on-black California license plates. > Of course, they show their age. Does anybody have any info on > technique (and legality) of refurbishing license plates? http://www.darrylsplates.com was recommended in the big block group once. Seems like quality work, and I can't see how making a license plate _more_legible_ without altering it's original appearance would be illegal... -- / Garth - '83 GL V6stang Hatch <Former MW #7> \ | My V6stang: http://www.v6stang.com/v6stang | | RAMFM Merchandise: http://www.cafeshops.com/ramfm | \ Mail for secure reply information / |
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match the colors... base coat of black, make a template to allow the
gold to just cover the top surface of the letters/numbers? On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:27:25 GMT, Emil Hoff > wrote: >I have a '67 with the original gold-on-black California license plates. > Of course, they show their age. Does anybody have any info on >technique (and legality) of refurbishing license plates? > >Also, I need to replace the old, cracked, grungy steering wheel. I >really don't care for that foam-plastic "booby," though, and I'd like to >put in a '68 wheel instead. I've been told that a '68 steering wheel >won't go on a '67 steering column, though no one could tell me exactly >why. Could someone explain this in detail, and if there's some way to >adapt it? If I got a '68 wheel and column, would they work on a '67 >gear box? (I *really* don't like the '67 booby.) > >TIA Hey! Spikey Likes IT! 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8" w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16 |
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Did this for CA plates long ago for a '65 E-Type. IF the plates are straight match the colors then strip 'em. Apply the gold first (3-4 coats and let it dry between). Now apply the black (same same). Using very fine sandpaper and a sanding block carefully knock off the black. Just like new! Spike wrote: > match the colors... base coat of black, make a template to allow the > gold to just cover the top surface of the letters/numbers? > > On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:27:25 GMT, Emil Hoff > > wrote: > > >>I have a '67 with the original gold-on-black California license plates. >> Of course, they show their age. Does anybody have any info on >>technique (and legality) of refurbishing license plates? >> >>Also, I need to replace the old, cracked, grungy steering wheel. I >>really don't care for that foam-plastic "booby," though, and I'd like to >>put in a '68 wheel instead. I've been told that a '68 steering wheel >>won't go on a '67 steering column, though no one could tell me exactly >>why. Could someone explain this in detail, and if there's some way to >>adapt it? If I got a '68 wheel and column, would they work on a '67 >>gear box? (I *really* don't like the '67 booby.) >> >>TIA > > > Hey! Spikey Likes IT! > 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok > Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior > Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8" > w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16 |
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I've used a guy who does business as Mojo Art Works. One warning,
though, is to run a plastic cover on the front. My front plate was trashed beyond belief on its maiden voyage, a 5000 mile sprint through 11 western states and two provinces. 180 Out |
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As I recall, it's illegal to cover a plate in CA... primarily because
of all the plastic covers designed to defeat radar/laser devices. Better check that before doing so. If it's still illegal, it would be a perfect invite to be stopped.... On 15 Feb 2005 17:45:06 -0800, wrote: >I've used a guy who does business as Mojo Art Works. One warning, >though, is to run a plastic cover on the front. My front plate was >trashed beyond belief on its maiden voyage, a 5000 mile sprint through >11 western states and two provinces. > >180 Out Hey! Spikey Likes IT! 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8" w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16 |
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