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Posted by: Calvinator2016 Jun 4 2017, 06:58 PM
I am looking for a license plate frame similar to the photo below. Hoping one of the 914 World Members in the Pacific Northwest may have one available. 
Thanks.
Posted by: euro911 Jun 4 2017, 09:01 PM
IIRC, there's been a few threads dedicated to license plate frames. Here's a couple
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=268662&hl=
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=227904&hl=
Posted by: Calvinator2016 Jun 4 2017, 09:11 PM
IIRC, there's been a few threads dedicated to license plate frames. Here's a couple
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=268662&hl=
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=227904&hl=
Thanks. I will go through the threads to see if there is more info on where to locate one. The dealer ceased operations in the 1980's, but have the original records that show the car was delivered on July 26, 1973 from that dealership so thought that a plate frame would further add to the history of the car.
Posted by: Tom_T Jun 4 2017, 10:21 PM
Jeffrey,
If you can't locate a nice set, then you can probably restore them by stripping, filling divots, rechroming & repainting them/it.
For the divot filling, you can get an "Aluminum Welding Kit" from Vintage Trailer Supply which is essentially pot-metal like the frames are made of, & you use a small pencil blowtorch to fill in any rusted holes, then sand to smooth with 400 - 1000 grit - then off to the chrome shop, then paint after chroming (make sure to match paint colors before stripping).
http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Alumi-Pro-Welding-Kit-p/vts-335.htm
PS - It's a little trick from one of my other hobbies - restoring the cast metal chromed pieces on our 1960 Avion T20 trailer (like an Airstream).
Good Luck Hunting or Restoring! 
Tom
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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 4 2017, 11:09 PM
I actually worked at Gateway for 3 months in 88. 
Sorry no plate
Posted by: Krieger Jun 4 2017, 11:30 PM
Jeffrey,
If you can't locate a nice set, then you can probably restore them by stripping, filling divots, rechroming & repainting them/it.
For the divot filling, you can get an "Aluminum Welding Kit" from Vintage Trailer Supply which is essentially pot-metal like the frames are made of, & you use a small pencil blowtorch to fill in any rusted holes, then sand to smooth with 400 - 1000 grit - then off to the chrome shop, then paint after chroming (make sure to match paint colors before stripping).
http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Alumi-Pro-Welding-Kit-p/vts-335.htm
PS - It's a little trick from one of my other hobbies - restoring the cast metal chromed pieces on our 1960 Avion T20 trailer (like an Airstream).
Good Luck Hunting or Restoring!
Tom
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Cool information! Thanks for posting. I have a local dealers frame that needs some help. Now I know how to make it pretty again.
Posted by: Calvinator2016 Jun 5 2017, 10:37 PM
Jeffrey,
If you can't locate a nice set, then you can probably restore them by stripping, filling divots, rechroming & repainting them/it.
For the divot filling, you can get an "Aluminum Welding Kit" from Vintage Trailer Supply which is essentially pot-metal like the frames are made of, & you use a small pencil blowtorch to fill in any rusted holes, then sand to smooth with 400 - 1000 grit - then off to the chrome shop, then paint after chroming (make sure to match paint colors before stripping).
http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Alumi-Pro-Welding-Kit-p/vts-335.htm
PS - It's a little trick from one of my other hobbies - restoring the cast metal chromed pieces on our 1960 Avion T20 trailer (like an Airstream).
Good Luck Hunting or Restoring!
Tom
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Thanks for the detailed info Tom. However, I do not even have one to work on so maybe one will come along.
Posted by: cary Jun 6 2017, 08:24 AM
Check Ebay. The guy at the Lit show had one. I think the asking price was at or over $200.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/162137625877
Posted by: euro911 Jun 6 2017, 10:42 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/gateway-porsche-plate-and-frame-/252956710395?hash=item3ae56515fb:g:giQAAOSwTM5Yvdoy
Posted by: Calvinator2016 Jun 6 2017, 11:34 AM
Thanks for digging those listings up. Definitely would want to be paying only double digits for an item like that.
Posted by: Calvinator2016 Jun 16 2017, 11:05 PM
Found a seller up in Merced.
Now the plate frame matches up with original dealer stamp from the July 26, 1973 delivery in Portland, OR.
Posted by: cary Jun 16 2017, 11:28 PM
Well done ................ I'm jealous.
I used to sit across the street and watch them unload the cars on Wednesday afternoons.
Posted by: Calvinator2016 Jun 16 2017, 11:40 PM
Well done ................ I'm jealous.
I used to sit across the street and watch them unload the cars on Wednesday afternoons.
That's awesome. Seems like so many well known members of the 914 community are located up in the Pacific Northwest and several have referenced ties to this dealership.
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