Jeff,
Perfect outline of what needs to be!!!
First however, I need to haul the car down to DMV for a VIN verification!!!
So much crazy going on…need to take a deep breath and try and relax…ahhhh…OK that didn’t work!!!
Cheers!
Steve
I think this german company that makes Cali plates
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It turns out you were correct about the personalized plates not matching a standard format, because every personalized 123 ABC plate entry wasl rejected.
I then submitted a request in a 123 4AB format, but DMV wrote back that it was rejected!
Not sure how to what’s the way to get a XXX XXX personalized plate.
The plate configuration “1234AB” is a standard issue trailer plate thus is ineligible for use as a personal plate. The YOM option may be the most direct path to achieve your goal. Good luck.
With YOM I have to find a defunct 123 ABC plate, and have that reissued?
That wouldn’t allow it to be personalized, which is the ultimate goal. 
Felis_Fidelis, That is where Swap meets and Feebay(Ebay) come in handy. It may take some time to find a sequence you like. I have a small collection of license plates covering all 50 states and DC. I have found several interesting number plates over the years. I have one really cool old Washington state plate that could be cool on a 63.5 Galixie or some Chevys. It is a what is called a WASH 63 plate. Number is DBT-427. The state name is abbreviated to WASH and in embossed with the year 63. Among the cool plates I haVE A 1968 Michigan dealer plate.
To state the obvious, a regular sequence plate, by definition, cannot be a personalized plate in California under the current regulations. If your current goal is to have a period correct standard sequence set of plates, the path of least resistance is the YOM program.
Keep in mind that you need a legible pair of plates with validation sticker that are “clear” meaning that DMV does not show they are currently assigned to another vehicle. If your goal also includes the idea that the actual sequence is consistent with being originally issued during the 1970 model year, generally, that means an “early” sequence such as starting with the letters “A”, “B” or possibly “C” Having owned several 1971 model year cars in the distant past, all starting with “E” it is safe to say that somewhere between “C” and “E” sequences crossed over to model year 1971. While these general patterns are my recollections I suppose there can be exceptions, but check verifiable documentation before accepting the seller’s assurances. If your standards are somewhat flexible, and a later sequence is acceptable, that opens up your possibilities somewhat. In any event, if a seller has a nice set, they set the price.
Here is a current ebay listing (not mine, no relation) of an early set of legible plates with a 1970 validation tag already on them. As I recall there is a DMV phone number in Sacramento where you can check before you actually buy the plates. An online search should turn up that phone number.
If they are confirmed “clear” with DMV, and they are within your budget, pull the trigger before someone else does.
Wow! What a cherry set of plates! I would have almost been tempted to buy these plates about 5 years ago when I was looking for a B series plate for my classic car! It has since sold on…but it took me several years until I by a freaking chance of 1 in a bazillion, found the second owner of the car!
My 69 428CJ Eliminator came with an A series plate…licensed in 1970 as a slow seller at the dealership. (Plates not assigned until it rolled out the doors of the dealer…) I would have expected a Y or Z series for a mid 69 production car, which is what mine was.
Here is a pic of the other 69 car when it was in for some body work in 1971-72 where I learned what the original plate was!!! This car was also a late sale (dealer didn’t sell it for three years!) By the time I got the car, the B plates were long gone and I had an S series plate…
But this is probably the nicest set of 1972-ish plates I have ever seen!!! 
Steve
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Steve:
i remember that Mangusta in your garage in Santa Clara when I came by to pick up some tilt column parts for my '67. I also remember your spectacular Fairlane Squire as I also had one back in the late 1970’s when one could find a nice one for less than $600.00.
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Wow! That was a while ago!!!
I turned my Squire and the 69 Eliminator over to keep the blue car above. One point five car garage…5 car brain…!
Squire is now haunting the Cars n Coffee show scene in LA. Eliminator pops up from time to time…now yellow.
Did you happen to catch the Squire wagon on BAT in the last month or so!!? Quite the market for the buggers still!
I loved the look of the wood-grain… I never finished it but next care taker did! BEAUTIFUL JOB!!! Steve
CJ was a beast…she is a beaut!! File photo…
Sorry for the bad puns…
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A number of years ago I did see your Squire at the annual Knott’s show and had a chance to chat with the “new” owner. As I recall he was from the Palos Verdes Peninsula and had completed reinstallation of the correct simulated woodgrain and had the custom offset wheels made to fit. He definately loved that car! I haven’t been following BAT lately so I was not aware of the 2 '67 Squires that sold earlier. Brings back fond memories…
Regards, Jeff
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