Jim Funston License plate frames

JQ · #1 12-21-2003, 01:21 AM

Does anyone know ware I could find a pair of Jim Funston License plate frames. From what I understand Funston Chevrolet has been out of business since the early to mid 70's. Any help would be appreciated John Q. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

As Mr 70 suggested [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

**scuncio** · #2 12-21-2003, 05:52 PM

Was this a CA dealership? I'll keep an eye out.

**Mr70** · #3 12-21-2003, 07:23 PM

Jim Funston had a Chevrolet Dealership In Detroit Mich.
They also had a Hi-Perf Car sales area across Gratiot Av. 1/2 block away,seperate from the main dealership.
This area was called the "PitStop".It was one of the First Performance car sales centers in the country.
I have a great Color picture of a 1970 SS Chevelle taken on this lot with a picture of salesman Bill Barnwell showing a 1970 Chevelle Champagne Gold SS 396 to a perspective buyer.
I wish I could post Pict.

Just a note,You should have titled this topic,Jim Funston.You might have gotten more hits.
Rick (that can be done--HC)

hvychev · #4 12-21-2003, 07:26 PM

This dealer was located in Detroit, MI. Read this thread.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...o=&fpart=1

**Mr70** · #5 12-21-2003, 07:29 PM

Yep..there it is.
Who needs a search page when you got Frank! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

JQ · #6 12-21-2003, 09:50 PM

That was a cool thread. I have the hugger orange copo that charley used to own at that time. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

**427TJ** · #7 01-07-2004, 08:51 PM

I found a set of dealer frames for my '67 on eBay. Both frames with CA black plates cost me $25. In truth, I was searching for a good set of black plates for my '67 (orig. CA car 1967-86) and stumbled upon the frames. Patience is the key. I know, you either love eBay or hate it, but it worked for me.

Tom Miller · #8 05-07-2018, 04:28 AM

Dragging this thread back from the dead.
I recently bought a 63 BelAir that sold new at Funston, and I would like to find a license frame. Or dealer decal to throw on the car.

**scuncio** · #9 05-09-2018, 11:07 PM

Funston used a bumper decal for most of the muscle era. I have a Funston diecast emblem, not sure when that would have been used but I assume it's an early piece. As far as I know they never used a license plate frame. Hope this helps.

**Mr70** · #10 05-09-2018, 11:23 PM

Scuncio,PM sent..

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