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NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES
#1402
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Well like I said, I have one...and am getting another!!! ....I still think they are a little corny. -ALL of them, but you have to laugh at yourself a little. It's all meant in fun, right....the whole hobby? It's like the one universal place we can all agree doesn't HAVE to be all business.
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I've been on this site for almost 6 years and never saw this thread before. Enjoyed reading through everyone's comments, etc.
When I first got my '88 Trans Am, I wanted SUM FUN which really meant "summer fun" given that I would not be driving this car during a Wisconsin winter as well as the idea that this car certainly offered "some fun!"
Unfortunately is was taken and I ended up getting UW ENGR as I was a recent engineering grad from UW-Madison. I co-worker always razzed me by saying what is "UW engraving?"
Here is one from a non-3rd Gen photo I took a few years ago in Chicago. The owner of this car was an attorney, which is appropriate! If you can't read it it say SNKCHMR .... Snake Charmer.
When I first got my '88 Trans Am, I wanted SUM FUN which really meant "summer fun" given that I would not be driving this car during a Wisconsin winter as well as the idea that this car certainly offered "some fun!"
Unfortunately is was taken and I ended up getting UW ENGR as I was a recent engineering grad from UW-Madison. I co-worker always razzed me by saying what is "UW engraving?"
Here is one from a non-3rd Gen photo I took a few years ago in Chicago. The owner of this car was an attorney, which is appropriate! If you can't read it it say SNKCHMR .... Snake Charmer.
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Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES
My First plate was
N2O Z28 -------> for nitrous oxide z28
Now I have
TT IROCZ -------> for twin turbo IROC
Same car, just a whole lot faster!!!!!!!
N2O Z28 -------> for nitrous oxide z28
Now I have
TT IROCZ -------> for twin turbo IROC
Same car, just a whole lot faster!!!!!!!
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Car: 1991 Convertible Z/28
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Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES
I know this is an old thread but it's a good one and I just had to add to it!
Here's my plate on my 1991 drop top Z!
C YA 5L
(See ya five litre) a nice jab at the mustang crowd
Its backed by 586 HP of bored, blown built stroked goodness!
Here's my plate on my 1991 drop top Z!
C YA 5L
(See ya five litre) a nice jab at the mustang crowd
Its backed by 586 HP of bored, blown built stroked goodness!
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Car: 82 MSE/89 TTA/89 Formula/99 TA
Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES
I dont think vanity plates are corny at all. Just another form of self expression, which also is demonstrated in others cars by custom paint or custom builds. In fact some of the plates are quite creative. I have had 2 of them on my Turbo TA. The first one was TTA15I5 and I changed it to MY TTA. When I switched from collector to historical the requirements changed from a 7 digit to 6 so I couldnt use the same one. But the renewal is about around $60 cheaper AND a front plate is no longer required for historical.
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Car: 1991 Convertible Z/28
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Gorgeous car!!! I've always loved and wanted a TTA!!!
I dont think vanity plates are corny at all. Just another form of self expression, which also is demonstrated in others cars by custom paint or custom builds. In fact some of the plates are quite creative. I have had 2 of them on my Turbo TA. The first one was TTA15I5 and I changed it to MY TTA. When I switched from collector to historical the requirements changed from a 7 digit to 6 so I couldnt use the same one. But the renewal is about around $60 cheaper AND a front plate is no longer required for historical.
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TTT
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Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES
Some might appreciate mine as much as I do. If not, that's ok, I agree they are called vanity plates for a reason...
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES
The ones on my 89formula350 asc vert with the full slp package
#1417
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I got my extended use antique plates this year and went with "91 CMRO"
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Car: 1988 IROC Z Convertible
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Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES
This one is classic from Adventures in Babysitting (Elizabeth Shue’s boyfriend)
Sorry if already mentioned
Sorry if already mentioned
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#1433
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Just visited the DMV today: MY V1CE (VICE was already taken)
Everybody's got to have a vice of some sort they spend money on; I rarely drink, don't smoke and the last time I truly gambled was 11 years ago in Vegas. So that really only leaves my Trans Am as my vice.
Everybody's got to have a vice of some sort they spend money on; I rarely drink, don't smoke and the last time I truly gambled was 11 years ago in Vegas. So that really only leaves my Trans Am as my vice.
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Re: NAME YOUR BEST VANITY PLATES
Somebody on here with an 89 TTA needs to get the plate 6PAK2GO
If I ever get another Grand National, that's what I'm gonna get
If I ever get another Grand National, that's what I'm gonna get
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#1442
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I like either SFTR TA (Steer From The Rear Trans Am)
Or KNIGHT.... but then mines a KITT replica so I would.
Or KNIGHT.... but then mines a KITT replica so I would.
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Car: 1990 & 1991 Firebird Formula 350's
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On my 1990 Formula PMDRIP
On my 2009 Solstice Coupe RIPPMD
On my 2009 Solstice Coupe RIPPMD
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Car: 1991 Convertible Z/28
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My plate is no longer on my 3rd Gen (got an offer way to good to pass up) and is now on my new to me 1994 Camaro Z28
#1448
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My 1985 IROC-Z is still stashed away for winter, which is why these shots are so dark.
I'm looking forward to giving it a good spring cleaning and getting out again.
I'm looking forward to giving it a good spring cleaning and getting out again.
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#1450
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BLUON BK Because when I get the body & Paint done next year. I'm painting my Z28 Satin Black with a Matte Clear Coat and painted on Tri-Color Blue Stripes
Can't get:
BLUONBLK
BL ONBLK
BLU0NBLK
8LUON8LK
8LU0N8LK
My 02 Ran Quad Cab is 8AD WOLF <------- it's a Doctor Who thing.
Can't get:
BLUONBLK
BL ONBLK
BLU0NBLK
8LUON8LK
8LU0N8LK
My 02 Ran Quad Cab is 8AD WOLF <------- it's a Doctor Who thing.