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Posted by: oakdalecurtis Sep 8 2017, 03:27 PM

Now you can see why I picked the black and yellow Ca plate. Chrome frame here, black frame a few posts down. Which frame do you prefer?

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 8 2017, 03:37 PM

Looks terrific. I would like to see it with a black frame just to see the difference.

Posted by: Robnxious Sep 8 2017, 03:38 PM

Very cool. I SO wish that they had the personalized plates in blue, but since I still have my original blues, I will keep them and not be stylish (and yes, I still debate on getting the black ones).

Looks very nice with your color scheme

Posted by: oakdalecurtis Sep 8 2017, 05:12 PM

Ok, your wish is my command. Which frame do you all like, chrome or black?

Posted by: Rand Sep 8 2017, 06:12 PM

Black without a doubt. But I hate bling and it's only an opinion. One isn't faster than the other, so you have to go with what YOU like.

Posted by: Racer Sep 8 2017, 06:16 PM

Black

Posted by: Robnxious Sep 8 2017, 06:16 PM

I agree, the black plate looks nice with that black frame.

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Sep 8 2017, 06:27 PM

What does 76 yougert mean?

Posted by: oakdalecurtis Sep 8 2017, 07:51 PM

Front yard, were you staring at the eclipse without protection? What in heaven's name are you seeing? Put on your bifocals and read it again!

Posted by: Rand Sep 8 2017, 08:06 PM

No shit. I'm not into vanity plates, but yours is pretty clear. We love our go karts.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tujqM2u-BVo

Posted by: oakdalecurtis Sep 8 2017, 08:56 PM

Thanks Rand, that video made my day!

Posted by: whitetwinturbo Sep 8 2017, 09:35 PM

DVader Black

Posted by: Krieger Sep 8 2017, 09:47 PM

How about no frame? The plate is already black.

Posted by: oakdalecurtis Sep 8 2017, 09:50 PM

Appreciate all ideas Krieger, but no frame would look too "unfinished" to me.

Posted by: scallyk9 Sep 8 2017, 10:13 PM

Black frame! It emphasizes the plate letters of a great personalized plate.

Interesting Washington State DOL tidbit. I recently went to a DOL agent to transfer title and registration on a '74 914 I purchased and along with paying 10.3% sales tax (presented as use tax) and fees, I thought I might purchase a personalized collector plate. Standard collector plates are a one time fee with no annual tab renewals required...UNLESS...you get a personalized collector plate which would require an annual renewal fee. Out of principle and a yearning to receive less mail from the D.O.L., I now have a Collector Vehicle plate with the boring meaningless numbers of "83251". California is more fun.

Posted by: Coondog Sep 8 2017, 10:47 PM

Neither frame. Find out where your 914 was first sold and get the dealer vintage frame.

Posted by: Larmo63 Sep 8 2017, 10:49 PM

I tried a black frame, it just looks better with no frame. IDRGAS what anybody thinks anyway.

Posted by: RickS Sep 8 2017, 10:51 PM

With the silver frame, the frame becomes the focal point of the back of the car. dont think that is your intention unless you have some perverse frame fetish, but who am I to judge?

The black frame blends with the rest of the back so you take in the full booty, so to speak.

(Agree about the unfinished look. Since my bumper is chrome, I went with a chrome frame surround. Finished look but doesn't leap out like a black one would on mine)

Posted by: 914 7T3 Sep 8 2017, 11:09 PM

Agreed!

Posted by: oakdalecurtis Sep 8 2017, 11:27 PM

If I had a dealer plate on my car, I want the dealer to compensate me for the advertising!

Posted by: Pursang Sep 8 2017, 11:36 PM

I like this option for my car too. Also I don't use a front plate, which is illegal in my state, but I have been lucky enough to have gotten away with it (so far). I also like the idea of a frame from the original seller. I saw a 356 at the local Cars & Coffee that had a Vasek Polak frame. If you have to ask, you're too young.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 9 2017, 06:20 AM

Black looks better IMHO.

Posted by: 914_teener Sep 9 2017, 10:50 AM

Niether.

I.m an originalist.

Native plate and frame.

Posted by: 914_teener Sep 9 2017, 10:51 AM