If your full-size Chevy came together over a few winters in the garage instead of off a dealer lot, this is the plate for it. Matte black aluminum, FULLSIZE CHEVY laid down in distressed red, and BUILT NOT BOUGHT running underneath in white. It is aimed squarely at the OBS, squarebody, GMT800 and late-model crowd who did the work themselves and do not mind saying so.
Why it belongs in your shop
The red lettering is drawn distressed on purpose, so it reads right hanging over a workbench or sitting in the front bracket of a truck that actually gets driven. At 12 × 6 inches it is the standard North American plate footprint, which means it drops into a front bracket, a plate frame, or a strip of pegboard with no fabrication. The graphic is dye-sublimated into the printable face of the plate rather than stuck on as a vinyl decal, so there is no lifted edge waiting to peel.
Product details
- Material: 100% aluminum, silver-backed with a white printable front
- Size: 12 × 6 inches / 30.5 × 15.2 cm — standard plate size, one size only
- Mounting: four pre-drilled slots on the standard plate pattern
- Design: black background with distressed red and white printed graphic
- Print method: dye-sublimation, applied directly to the plate face
- Weight: approx. 170 g / 6 oz
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts
- Mounting hardware is not included
- Care: wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or buff with a soft, non-abrasive cloth
Best uses
- Garage or workshop wall
- Man cave, shop office or a truck-themed office
- Front bracket of a show truck or display vehicle
- Toolbox lid, pegboard or shop door
- Gift for a Chevy truck owner, mechanic, fabricator, or anyone in the middle of a project truck
Fit and legal note
This is a decorative vanity plate. It is not a government-issued registration plate and must not be used in place of one. Front-plate requirements — and what you are permitted to display in a front bracket — vary by state, province and municipality, so check your local rules before mounting anything to a vehicle.
The plate measures exactly 12 × 6 inches with four pre-drilled slots on the standard plate pattern. Measure your bracket against those figures rather than assuming it fits.
FullSizeChevy is an independent enthusiast brand. This plate is not manufactured, licensed, sponsored or endorsed by General Motors. “Chevy” is used here only to describe the trucks the design is made for.
Shipping
Printed and shipped on demand. Free shipping on US$60+ / C$80+ orders. Ships worldwide.
FAQ
Q: What is the plate made from?
A: 100% aluminum, silver-backed with a white printable front face.
Q: What size is it?
A: 12 × 6 inches (30.5 × 15.2 cm), the standard North American plate size. It is the only size offered.
Q: Does it include mounting hardware?
A: No. The plate has four pre-drilled slots, but screws, caps and frames are not included.
Q: Is the artwork printed directly on the plate?
A: Yes. It is dye-sublimated into the printable face of the aluminum, not a vinyl sticker laid on top.
Q: Can it be installed on a vehicle?
A: It fits a standard plate bracket, and plenty of owners run one in a front bracket on a show truck or display vehicle. Whether that is legal where you live depends on your local rules — see the fit and legal note above.
Q: Can it replace an official license plate?
A: No. It is decorative only and is not a registration plate.
Q: Is it suitable for outdoor use?
A: Our supplier does not publish a weather or UV rating for this plate, so we are not going to claim one. We would treat it as an indoor or covered-display piece; anything beyond that is your call.
No purchase is necessary where prohibited by law. Official rules apply.
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