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  • Robert W.
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    • October 18, 2015
    • 46

    #16
    Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

    I like it! I'll try to find one for my car.
    All the best!
    Bob

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    • Michael J.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • January 27, 2009
      • 7122

      #17
      Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

      I noticed this one, it still has cardboard backing on it:
      Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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      • Robert W.
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        • October 18, 2015
        • 46

        #18
        Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

        That one definitely looks like the real deal------However, it doesn't appear to be in very nice condition.
        Perhaps my car is too shiny for that plate. (Tee-Hee).
        All The Best
        Bob

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        • Pat M.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • April 1, 2006
          • 1575

          #19
          Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

          Originally posted by Jerry Garrett (14448)
          The originals were Green on the back of the plate.
          Yep. And from what I've seen, originals have smaller screw slots. The slots on repos are about twice as wide.

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          • Michael J.
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            • January 27, 2009
            • 7122

            #20
            Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

            Originally posted by Robert (Bob) Wingate (61707)
            That one definitely looks like the real deal------However, it doesn't appear to be in very nice condition.
            Perhaps my car is too shiny for that plate. (Tee-Hee).
            All The Best
            Bob
            Agreed, this one would do best on a Bowtie candidate.
            Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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            • Kevin G.
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              • February 1, 2005
              • 1076

              #21
              Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

              Originally posted by Michael Johnson (49879)
              Agreed, this one would do best on a Bowtie candidate.
              Like this?

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              • Robert W.
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                • October 18, 2015
                • 46

                #22
                Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                Originally posted by Pat Moresi (45581)
                Yep. And from what I've seen, originals have smaller screw slots. The slots on repos are about twice as wide.
                Yes; probably so. As mentioned previously this would be a nice research project for the inspired person that would like to research these USA-1 plates.
                All the best!
                Bob

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                • Michael J.
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                  • January 27, 2009
                  • 7122

                  #23
                  Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                  Originally posted by Kevin Goodman (43429)
                  Like this?
                  Wow! Yes, I like it. Here is a picture of my '81 Bowtie candidate, and I learned today from the first and only owner before me that it has been there since he drove it off the dealer's lot new. I hope mine makes it to the lift inspection at a National soon.
                  Attached Files
                  Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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                  • Sal C.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • December 1, 1984
                    • 430

                    #24
                    Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                    This information was gathered years ago. It should be considered as a guide and probably not cast in stone.

                    "See Americas' First!" USA-1 plates were first released during 1965-66.Most of them had USA-1 & their border embossed & gold anodized and were made out of a very thin tin w/a cardboard backing crimped on and had the word CHEVROLET italicized in the top Bowtie insignia. The bolt holes were somewhat irregular/oblong.

                    Sometime in 1967,the CHEVROLET lettering became straight in the bowtie on this same license plate, with a cardboard backing glued on now.

                    I don't believe 1968 saw a newly released USA-1 license plate, so the argument could stand that the NON-italicized 67 Chevrolet lettering plate was the plate that was available during 1968,and thus period correct. Some argue that the later 1970 heavier plate that I refer to later on, was issued as early as 1968..I don't know for certain.
                    1969 saw the release of the heavier steel plate now with the "Putting You First, Keeps Us First" slogan with the USA-1 lettering & border embossed but now painted over in flat gold. The word, CHEVROLET across the top w/o a Bowtie, and no cardboard reinforcement needed on the backside. Some had a bluish backing on the backside, others greenish/grey. The bolt holes were irregular/oblong .
                    1970 used that same 1969 slogan plate as above too, but also brought back one from the past. The 1965-6-7,"See Americas' First!" slogan was recycled, but this time w/straight CHEVROLET lettering inside the bowtie insignia on the heavier 69 steel plate and w/USA-1 embossed lettering & border painted over in flat gold paint. This plate I believe was reissued during mid 1970 production. Many 1970 vehicles have been photographed with this plate.
                    1971 saw the release of "Putting You First In A Big Way" and lost the Bowtie insignia on top. Instead it just had the word CHEVROLET boldly on top w/USA-1 embossed in the center.
                    1972 used the slogan, "Building A Better Way To See The USA".

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                    • Mark E.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • April 1, 1993
                      • 4540

                      #25
                      Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                      Thanks Sal.

                      And what's the history of the various red-white-blue plates, like the one on Michael's '81? Did those begin to appear in '73?
                      Mark Edmondson
                      Dallas, Texas
                      Texas Chapter

                      1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
                      1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top

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                      • Dave S.
                        Extremely Frequent Poster
                        • August 31, 1992
                        • 2925

                        #26
                        Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                        Originally posted by Mark Edmondson (22468)
                        Thanks Sal.

                        And what's the history of the various red-white-blue plates, like the one on Michael's '81? Did those begin to appear in '73?
                        The plate on the 81 is a much later plate.
                        Maybe these photos will help.
                        Attached Files

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                        • Michael J.
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                          • January 27, 2009
                          • 7122

                          #27
                          Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                          From the research I have seen, the red white and blue and stars motif started in 1973 or so, and continued through much of the '80s.
                          Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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                          • Robert W.
                            Expired
                            • October 18, 2015
                            • 46

                            #28
                            Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                            From what I've seen I think you should be correct. It's nice to know these things!
                            Bob

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                            • Mark E.
                              Extremely Frequent Poster
                              • April 1, 1993
                              • 4540

                              #29
                              Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                              Originally posted by Michael Johnson (49879)
                              Wow! Yes, I like it. Here is a picture of my '81 Bowtie candidate, and I learned today from the first and only owner before me that it has been there since he drove it off the dealer's lot new. I hope mine makes it to the lift inspection at a National soon.
                              Michael, From a personal perspective, your red-whit-blue "Taking Charge" plate design is my favorite of the lot. Just cool.
                              Mark Edmondson
                              Dallas, Texas
                              Texas Chapter

                              1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
                              1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top

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                              • Michael J.
                                Extremely Frequent Poster
                                • January 27, 2009
                                • 7122

                                #30
                                Re: Chevrolet U-S-A-1 License Plate Question???

                                Originally posted by Mark Edmondson (22468)
                                Michael, From a personal perspective, your red-whit-blue "Taking Charge" plate design is my favorite of the lot. Just cool.
                                Thank you Mark!
                                Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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