What info does a Protect-O-Plate offer?

Discussion in 'The "Paper Trail"' started by FT, Sep 22, 2003.

  1. FT

    FT Well-Known Member

    Any input would be appreciated.

    What years was if offered? What year did it end?

    Where is it found? With original paperwork? On the car?

    In addition, once we have the info, where can I do a search to verify info?

    In particular a 1970 Buick GS 455.

    Thanks

    Mac
     
  2. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    A lot of info

    The engine & hp & code, the trans & code, rear end gear $ code, Options such as A/C, radio, pwr windows, pwr brakes....
    Factory paint code, top & vin #, dealer code and original owner's name & address. It was supplied by GM in the glove box.
    Yes, it would also show the model of the car. Some mistakes were also made on the plates, so they are not 100% correct.
     
  3. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    In 70, there were two different styles

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  4. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    Then the later style and used on all 71's

    :Smarty: And on some 70's
     

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  5. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    protect-o-plate

    i know that it is not for a buick , but i have the original protec-to-plate , owner's manual , order/purchase/bill of sale , and the grill bowtie for my 1970 chevelle that i ordered/purchased in feb 70 .
    the car , licenced until 1988 , is long gone .
     
  6. buick72

    buick72 Well-Known Member

    Up until when..?

    What was the last GM yesr for Protect-O-Plates..?

    I bought a Skylark new in '72 and do not recall ever getting a plate.

    And I still have all the doc and it's not there.

    Was it over by then..?

    Thx,

    Stanley
     
  7. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    protect-o-plate

    my 1981 cutlass supreme brougham had a protect-o-plate .
     
  8. buick72

    buick72 Well-Known Member

    Hmmm..

    I had a 1980 Cutlass..

    I'm going to look and see if I got a plate with it or not..?

    Stanley
     
  9. Dan K

    Dan K Well-Known Member

    Dan,
    Is it me or is the first one you showed us for a '70 Stage 1 automatic car?
     
  10. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

    It's not you...

    You're correct Dan! It's Mr. Big's GS.
     
  11. Nicholas Sloop

    Nicholas Sloop '08 GS Nats BSA runner up

    Just to add a little more info...
    It was used to stamp information on invoices for warranty work. It was "stamped" onto the paperwork like an old style credit card imprint. So, originally it came with the warranty paperwork.
     
  12. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    I think they went to Plastic in 72 (like a credit card)

    But I don't know that for sure, basing it off a plastic 72 Old's I once saw. I have never owned a 72.

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