| Author | Message | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Junior Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 137 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hi Gents, One more plate from Germany.  Wolfgang | ||
| Paul Loussia (Bumboola)
New member Username: Bumboola Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2003 |
Just wanted to show off my plate  | ||
| DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 149 Registered: 2-2003 |
ANDY, The plate holder I have consists of a black backing piece that the plate itself slides into from the top. The backing piece attaches to the car by the two upper holes (the narrow set) only. A chrome plated cast frame is then screwed onto the black backing piece with four finish screws, two one each end, NOT top and bottom. A nice quality piece. Not sure if it is OEM though. Thanks, DJ | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2278 Registered: 2-2001 |
Glen, welcome to Fchat & Nice 512TR, I have a black 93, They are awesome cars  What kind of music do you play ? | ||
| Glen C Winters (Wildwarrior)
New member Username: Wildwarrior Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2003 |
I like to let my 512 TR speak for herself, less frame Ha!Ha!  | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 1084 Registered: 5-2001 |
cool tag! | ||
| Lee Pierce (Leepierce)
Junior Member Username: Leepierce Post Number: 68 Registered: 1-2003 |
Here's the lame metal frame that came on my 308; the pic doesn't show how beat up it is, and it has really scratched the paint under the corners where it was slopped on there. I looked for a simple clear frame at Auto Zone, Advance, and Wal-Mart, but the holes are all in the wrong place! Thanks for the links to the nicer ones... Also wanted to show off my new plate. I'm not much for "vanity" plates, but I was so thrilled with the car I felt an "homage" was in order. Enzo, where ever you are, I know you didn't approve of the road cars, but it was still your vision that led to the one in my garage, and for that I'm very grateful!  | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1287 Registered: 6-2001 |
I like JCScott's plate. Art | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 1082 Registered: 5-2001 |
My Ferrari and Alfa:   | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 58 Registered: 3-2003 |
DJ, My late 77 308 came with a license plate frame that sounds like the one that originally was on your car. It was a simple brushed finished frame that had four studs at the outer corners of it. The width was just enough to fit a US plate in it. I don't know if it was originally meant for some kind of Euro plate or if it was for US version cars, but its simple, clean, and doesn't advertise for anybody. There were no holes drilled in the rear fascia to allow a US plate to be mounted - just the four holes that allowed this frame to "trap" the plate against the fascia. Hope this helps. Andy | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3704 Registered: 8-2002 |
"Roadkill Grill" "You kill it, We grill it" | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 188 Registered: 12-2002 |
How about "My other cars are" "Who cares??" | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 300 Registered: 2-2002 |
Eric- I use the same frame bought from AutoSport and, I agree, it IS very well constructed....and, no, its not just Florida plates; I had to snip a bit off of my MD plate to get it to fit properly in the frame. Fortunately, we only have to apply stickers here every 2 years. | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 721 Registered: 11-2001 |
I installed a nickel-chromium electroplated Prestige License Plate Cover on my F-car (and the wife's minivan). Looks classy, and is of very heavy duty construction. The license plate is enclosed in a heavy steel frame with thick glass plate...all moisture proof sealed...includes quality mounting hardware with security type allen screws. Here's a link: http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm?fa=p&pid=882 The only downside is that you have to unscrew the frame / glass cover to paste the new registration sticker on the license tag once a year (here in FL). Also, I had to snip about 1/8" off each top corner of the tag with scissors in order to make it fit in the frame (FL tags must be larger than the norm ?). | ||
| Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Junior Member Username: Ron328 Post Number: 74 Registered: 3-2003 |
I use the dealer issued frame w/ their name and "Ferrari" on it. | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
Junior Member Username: Kaz Post Number: 171 Registered: 11-2002 |
I bought my car from F or SFO and shipped it to FL. I like this plate for 2 reasons, 1: they are the only factory owned dealer - 2: Quality chrome plated 1/2" billet aluminum. Todd - I think they are actually made by HiTech. I made the plexiglass cover and fabricated a gasget so water / moister does not get in and "fog" the lens...  | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 608 Registered: 11-2001 |
Well I got one for Christmas that says "My other car is the Space Shuttle". On my work car it says "I'd rather drive my 348". | ||
| Bart Duesler (The_bart)
New member Username: The_bart Post Number: 29 Registered: 1-2003 |
I only have a rear plate. The frame is brass with chrome plating. Engraved on the top part reads � World�s Fastest� and the bottom part reads �20th Century Production Car�. Simple, true, and to the point. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 876 Registered: 12-2001 |
www.racerchicks.com - OBVIOUSLY!!!!!!! and I think it makes everyone realize that Mister Bumblebee is a "chick" car (grin) | ||
| j scott leonard (Jscott)
Member Username: Jscott Post Number: 342 Registered: 1-2002 |
Bruce: I still have yours ready for shipping. Now in stock, the Star of David frame! Available to the first 1000 callers, call now, they won't last. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 431 Registered: 8-2002 |
I had a simple black rounded frame on my 308QV at its first concours, and Ed Wettig, who was one of the judges, took off a partial point because it wasn't correct. It is "supposed" to be a simple black flat frame. The car did still win first in class. I got the "right" one the next week from FaF (now Ferrari of Atlanta). Looks good, though not very much different than what I had. | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 198 Registered: 1-2002 |
I agree with Ken no frame. | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 101 Registered: 12-2002 |
This reminds me of this elderly couple I did some work for back in my college days who had an older mercedes 280sl in their driveway with a license frame that said "my other car is a Rolls Royce". When they opened their garage... it was!! lol | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 413 Registered: 6-2002 |
I bought mine from Hi-Tech Custom Concepts www.hitechcc.com 800.773.1188 or 914.668.5090...ask for Karl...FERRARI is engraved and the frame is very high quality, chrome plated 1/2" thick Billet Aluminum. It was $86.95 with shipping...you won't be disappointed. Cheers, TTG | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1838 Registered: 4-2002 |
J SCOTT...WHAT ARE FISH LICENSE FRAMES???? | ||
| j scott leonard (Jscott)
Member Username: Jscott Post Number: 341 Registered: 1-2002 |
Just waiting to be asked! Fish license plate frames available at a discount. Just give me a call. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2229 Registered: 2-2001 |
frame on my 512TR plate says " Too sexy for the speed limit " I have another one that says "Transcendant Hedonist" LOL | ||
| Jason Wesoky (Wesokyjb)
Junior Member Username: Wesokyjb Post Number: 55 Registered: 1-2003 |
Or maybe, "Yes I Do Have A Small Penis" so when people ask, you can just point to the plate. :-) | ||
| Jason Wesoky (Wesokyjb)
Junior Member Username: Wesokyjb Post Number: 54 Registered: 1-2003 |
Right now I have a Ford Probe GT. When I get an F-car I want the frame to say "My Other Car's a Ford Probe" because I hate all those lame bumper stickers that say how great their other car is. If it's so great, why aren't you driving it? | ||
| Jere Dunham (Questioner)
Member Username: Questioner Post Number: 322 Registered: 1-2003 |
Saw one the other day, not on a Ferrari, but I found it amusing. "Man was meant to fly" | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1363 Registered: 8-2002 |
Here's an idea!  : http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/58403.html BTW, where's J.Scott? | ||
| Brian Keegan (4redude)
Junior Member Username: 4redude Post Number: 95 Registered: 7-2002 |
I bought my license plate frame at the Reno Air Races a few years back. It says" Too close for missiles" on the top, and "Switching to guns" on the bottom. I saw a 308 with a frame that read "I always wanted a pony!" Hans, "••••'s retirement fund" LOL! | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1639 Registered: 1-2001 |
I'm with Ken -- Minimal and tasteful (why make it the center of attention?) -- and only 1 of course! | ||
| DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 133 Registered: 2-2003 |
BTW, I pulled the plate off of my 308 and found four wide spaced attach holes for what I assume would be a European plate. There are also two closely spaced holes that the two top holes of my US plate holder utilizes. Is this common to all or just the early 308's?. DJ | ||
| DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 132 Registered: 2-2003 |
I gave one to a friend of mine (a man of the cloth ) for his 80 GTSi that says "Ride with me and learn to pray'. I saw it on the back of a womans Honda originally which to me meant something entirely different as you may guess. I have it on my 240 (another meaning) but will have to change it now to something original. DJ | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 824 Registered: 10-2001 |
I don't like frames. IMHO they detract from the beauty of the car. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1087 Registered: 4-2002 |
I have my car in the shop right now. The mechanics name is D!ck Guthrie. I thought about having a cheapo custom frame made that reads: "D!ck's Retirement Fund" I wonder how long it would have taken him to notice. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 4265 Registered: 5-2001 |
hm..............No! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1605 Registered: 7-2001 |
Hey Martin, I'll advertise for you, but it will cost you $15! :-) | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1248 Registered: 6-2001 |
11-99 Foundation Supporter. It has certain benefits. Art | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 487 Registered: 2-2002 |
With my 1976 North American version fiberglass GTB, I had no choice in this matter. There's a dedicated black metal frame for the plate which must be used to secure it to the recessed area in the panel. | ||
| Mark (Markg)
Member Username: Markg Post Number: 436 Registered: 2-2001 |
"Get Your Kicks on Route 66" on back "Route 66 The Mother road" on front Grew up in a small town on Rt 66 when there was no I-40....kind of nostalgic for me | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 56 Registered: 3-2003 |
I had a frame on my restored '58 250GT Ellena that stated "my other car is a Sh*tbox" | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Intermediate Member Username: Ross Post Number: 1031 Registered: 3-2002 |
i have the frame with the roman dealers tel number on it, had to cut the plate down to size to fit in it though and that was a pain. martin you are up pretty early. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 4251 Registered: 5-2001 |
I have a company frame on all my cars. It is a heavy chrome frame with engraved two horses and in between www.4Ferrari.com If you want one, they cost me $15. e-mail me if you want a picture. If you buy a car you get it free | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 363 Registered: 9-2002 |
Why not get a simple clean one in the same color as the car? --Dan | ||
| Ken A (Zff)
New member Username: Zff Post Number: 27 Registered: 12-2002 |
Just curious, what kind of license plate frame do you have on your f-car? I'm looking for one for mine and would like to get a few ideas. Elegant? Humorous? Expressive? Ferrari-ish? Thanks |