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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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where can i find a front license plate cover cheaper than the dealership??
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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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anyone?
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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You can try a local junk yard or possibly EBay.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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Call Gene at Gene's Car Shop. He's a Forum Supporting Vendor and handles Vette used parts.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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i have one, a extra one. i should ebay it. what do they sell for?
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Are you talking about the black surround that came in a plastic bag in the trunk?

If so, I have one you can have for free if you want to pay the shipping.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Are you talking about the black surround that came in a plastic bag in the trunk?

If so, I have one you can have for free if you want to pay the shipping.
no, im talking about the actual cover that says corvette on nose of car where front license plate goes.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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This is about as good as you are going to get unless you go to a junkyard or find someone stripping a vette.http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...23&catalogid=2
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This is about as good as you are going to get unless you go to a junkyard or find someone stripping a vette.http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...23&catalogid=2
thanks, brother!! thats the best price ive seen.
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Originally Posted by kiley2418
where can i find a front license plate cover cheaper than the dealership??
I have one. Good condition..$150. Plus shipping from Canada.
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this thread is only eight years old!
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I suppose the link showing "Site Registration has expired for this site" might have been a hint.
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