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Old 07-01-2017, 11:42 AM
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Searching for DANA Chevrolet license plate frames that were on vehicles sold at Dana Chevrolet located in Southgate California from the period of 1967-71.
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I am sure there is one out there....
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I am sure my persistence will eventually pay off.
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Unfortunately no leads yet, but I am optimistic one will surface...
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Does anyone know of any license plate collectors in southern California that might have one?

Any leads would be greatly appreciated....
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I assume you want an original...not a re-pop?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DANA-SOUTH-...MAAOSwAvJW~9YS
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Yes, I am looking for an original frame.
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Still actively searching....
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BTT...Thanks!
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I am sure one will eventually surface.

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The search continues......
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Take you pick...... red or blue. There are 5 listings of these for sale on ebay at the moment.

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My mistake. Those are all new ones. Will keep an eye out.
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Yes, those DANA frames are reproductions and if you compare them to originals the differences are obvious. Thanks for keeping your eyes open. Much appreciated!

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Still searching....Btt
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Haven't seen any out there. Every now and then I see a Dana's "point" frame, I believe it is but probably a different dealer.

Plenty of magazine articles I see.
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Originally Posted by John 65
Haven't seen any out there. Every now and then I see a Dana's "point" frame, I believe it is but probably a different dealer.

Plenty of magazine articles I see.
You are correct..the Dana Point frame is not the same as the Dana Chevrolet frame. Still actively searching. I am sure one will eventually surface at the swap meets....


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