I ordered a set of black plates for one of my (1960's era) cars last month - just curious if anybody has recently ordered some, and how long it took to take delivery?

This isn't what I ordered, it's just an example

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I may still order my personalized plates in the blk/yel as they still never authorized the blue/yellow.

I ordered personalized black/yellow plates, still haven't heard from the DMV.

I ordered 2 sets about a month ago. have not received yet they said 5-6 weeks.

Very curious whether you can get all numbers (no letters) on the plate.
Crossing my fingers for you Mark!

I just got a set about a week ago, took about 4-5 weeks to show up. Mine are not personalized, just the standard numbers and letters on black plates.

I patiently waited a long 12.5 weeks, but I'm happy with the results.
Mike

If we already have a personalized plate can it be done in the new black? Is it the same price? I already pay a premium every year to have the vanity plate.

I had the same question as to how long the black plates take for delivery. I was told by the DMV that since the plates are made in prison it all depends on conditions at the prison. If there are any problems, disturbances or situations at the prison it will delay the plates being ordered. Also the request for the black plates is considerable, increasing the wait time.

I can't imagine there would be any problems at the prison(s) where these plates are made.....these people always got along well in society, right?

I might be weird, but I don't like the black plates on late cars. Guess I'm a originality nut ball type. My 74 still sports its original blue plates ! Too bad they did not make the blue ones too.

I think if there's enough demand the DMV will start making new different color plates, at least that's what the DMV implied when I talked to them.

Yeah, me too, Gary, but I've seen pix of 'numbers only' plates on line: 1957, 1963 & 1966 (like the one shown in the first post).

I've seen dozens of the new plates already, mostly with the random DMV sequence of letters/ numbers.
Funny though it looks like a presidential legacy plate, as all of the ones I see start out with the letters: B O

Yep...seen them mostly on black on black newer Camaro's. Reminds me of James Bond or the FBI.

Personally I don't like the black plates on a Teener. Dunt look right.

Oh well everyone's likes are different.

I know but i see those for sale at Pomona and Long Beach. All number plates in Cali are official vehicles only. i order "1970 914" from DMV; they said it was avaialable and waited 4 months; then got a letter saying "nope". That was 2011.

The numbers only plates are white and have CA EXEMPT on them. I would suggest you check with DMV to see what the status and outcome is on your order....call Sacramento; don't go to local DMV...they don't have a clue...

I really hope I'm wrong and it's changed...

Agreed, the black plates don't look right on newer cars and the blue plates look more appropriate on 914s. Our '71 has blue plates, the '75 has white

I'm attempting to get the black plates for the early 60's cars.


I thought all the EXEMPT plates started off with an 'E'


Gary, did the DMV refund your $ ?

No refund, I ended up ordering the current one with mixed characters.

Take a look at all those police undercover Fords or any police car for that matter. Ambulance... all numbers with CA EXEMPT on them.

If you're an Auto Club member, you can ask about all types of vanity + black plates while there in the AAA office. They do know their way around the DMV stuff. I get my annual tags there, usual visit is 10 minutes/no appointment/no attitude

I'm used to the blue plates...

Yeah, been a member since 2007 (within a year of acquiring the 'BB')

DMV mails us annual tags, I typically only go to AAA when I get a 'new' vehicle.

I guess I should make a list of other choices if they don't come through with my first choice

Hey Mark, did these come in yet?

Are you a knitter ?

Beautiful car.

I just received a notice that the plates are ready to be picked up at the local DMV office. The notice indicated that I need to provide the documentation for the car that they're going on ... so this might open a can of worms.

The car hasn't been registered for 36 years ... back when there was no such thing as NON-OP status - so if they try to hit me up for back fees, the car is going to AZ and CA can keep the plates

I just got mine yesterday…..

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Neighbor has these plates on his white Benz Bluetec SUV. Kind of an odd combination...

I'm debating to get them or not...already paying the annual fee...I keep hoping the DVW realizes they got way more business than they bargained for and that they should do the blue plates.

Really want to see your plate now. If all numbers are allowed ...off to the DMW.

I picked mine up today . exactly 12 weeks from order placed to letter notification.

My first choice was denied and got a letter saying they would not be made and money returned.
All numbers, a letter followed by numbers will not be allowed.
Sometimes the system will take the order but each is checked for "rudness" and for "plate sequences already issued" even if the plate sequence is CA exempt or held for other uses if the numbers are in use or a reserved sequence they will be denied.

I called and talked the the person who approves the plates when my first option was poo poo-ed . Yes a real person in Sac !. Her best response is that cameras only recognize the numbers and letters (not even spaces). and would not know if county / city / or other sequence.

I really did not like this re issue at first, as originality is now a bit lost .. but got over it .

Don't tell anyone ... but I have painted white reflector plates (personalized) Blue/ Yellow,(this works great because personalized plates were available in Blue/ Yellow). Also painted them Yellow/ black.& Black/ Yellow.
There are folks who will press plates for display and I did that on my 75 911 , so I kept the real plates and ran the Blue/ Yellow repress plates for 5+ years. Never had an issue . Sold the car with them and that I know of never an issue

From my good friend , who helps me with an occasional "fix it ticket" .If the numbers work the LE computers do not stipulate what "type" of plate it is.

I may well paint this Black/ Yellow to Blue/ Yellow.

YES . I know this isn't what you are supposed to do .and I am not advocating that you do this .. .... I'm just a rebel .. LOL

Go to the on line services on the DMV site . if the numbers are taken it wont let you move to the next step.
Remember is not avaliable sequence or breaks othere rules . the order may be taken. ... then denied.

I waited 8 weeks for my refusal of "73 914" the system took it but ... caught up with me.

I waited 98 days for mine. Then, an hour and a half at the DMV. 15 windows, TWO people working the windows. 150+ people waiting. Typical government hacks.

They have NO motivation to move faster and/or be helpful.

What makes me mad is that I own my cars, I pay for EVERYTHING having to do with them, but these pointy headed government idiots act as if they are giving me the privilege of driving them.

Well, you just have to realize that the people who work at the DMV are the same people the post office let go

Couldn't agree more. When I bought my 1st teener (the 76) I put it on non-op while I got it running. 2 hours, that's right. When it came time to get her on the road I went back to the DMV. 2 hours at the DMV and they couldn't locate my title or anything. It was an out of state purchase and I gave them my OG paper work when it was non-oped. Joined AAA that day and I swear to God, I was out of there in 15 mins w/ plates in hand. Every time I drive past a DMV and see all those Fools standing in a block long line I chuckle.

Ordered and paid for mine late December. Expected delivery some time this month, I chose to have them delivered to my local AAA. Waiting patiently........

Very nice!

I wasn't given the opportunity to have them delivered to a AAA location. I never go to the DMV, unless I have to and I had to.

Just a follow up -

I read somewhere that they had to be delivered to the local DMV office ... so I went to the DMV with the title and the old blue rear plate, with the tag on it (never found the front plate). I had to fill out a couple of documents and paid $73. for the new registration (I had previously paid the $50. for the plate reservation on line.) Then I was told that the VIN needed to be verified

I friend got me in contact with a gal who retired from the DMV and she verified the VIN for the car in question ... ($60., but well worth it) ... I didn't have to rent a trailer and drag it out of storage to take it to the DMV for an inspection

When I went back to the DMV with the VIN verification document (which is the only paperwork that was lacking), the clerk I got was a real ass-wipe. She wouldn't accept the document and said I had to pay back fees from when the car was last registered (on the order of HUNDREDS of dollars!) I kindly argued my case with her (due to an idiotic DMV employee harassment policy - yes, there's sign on the wall regarding that), without gaining any yardage, so I asked, again, kindly, to speak with the manager.

After about a half-hour, I finally got to discuss the issue with the manager. She seemed to understand the specific codes I offered (directives that are in their vehicle code handbook), and directed me to a different clerk. The 'new' clerk had me fill out one additional document (non-op statement for the years it was in storage), then finalized the registration process and handed me the new registration and my new black retro plates ... 1964 911

I have the original blue plate on my '72 but have no front plate which is technically illegal in California. Anyone know of anyone that can duplicaste the rear license plate?

I ordered personalized plates for my car, see avatar (71 Six) and received them. I then was able to get 1 blue/yellow plate from a private supplier that matched my personalized plate from DMV. Sadly, I only received one and that will be the plate on my car. Blue and yellow is correct for our cars in CA since when new that was what you were issued.

I ordered mine on May 10th and called on Friday to check on status. They told me that black plates are taking 16 to 18 weeks now.

There a at least a couple of vendors on ebay that sell personalized plates. Technically, they're not 'legal', but the appear to look real, so I doubt they'd get notices as fakes ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-Vintage-Cali...I8AAOSwLsBZS3mM

Still waiting on mine, ordered on May 6th.

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Also deciding on whether to switch over to a set of period correct Blue & Yellows though.

All my vehicles have the new blk/gold plates. The sequential ones arrived in about 6 weeks. The personalized ones took between 10-12 weeks.Click to view attachment

For the 914, I'd go for blue plates. I'd like to get a set of (non personalized) black plates for the '66 912 too ... I'll eventually run across a decent set without paying through the nose.

I had ordered replacement black ones, like I have now... 7T PORSH ... it showed up without the space between the T and the P. They made excuses, I "talked to managers". HA!

Ended up not accepting them and sticking to my older white plates. Got a refund 6 months later. Pfft! Damn DMV

Sucks on the foul-up, but cool on the refund ... I thought I had read the fee was non-refundable

Maybe when they are new designations but mine was a "replacement" for the white plates. I would have had to turn in my white ones. The black ones didn't have the space and there were yellow paint runs....unacceptable so no go I keep the whites.

I have a source that can turn a new flat white plate into a stamped blue and yellow one. Going to run mine through...just takes 6-8 weeks....so DMV screwing up actually turned to my advantage...

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Yeah, but your name is Gary, not Robt

Love the personalized 914 plates and went so far as filling out the DMV paperwork on line, but when it comes time to pay California's B/S yearly fees for these plates it pisses me off plus the fact our *%#}%<> governor just doubled are DMV fees again i just can't make the purchase.

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