don steves chev la habra cali ??

**scott s** · #1 07-10-2005, 05:56 AM

anyone have any info on this dealer?? iam looking for a plate frame or dealer emblem thanks

**Xplantdad** · #2 07-10-2005, 09:03 AM

They are still in business...go here: Don Steves Chevrolet

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Don & Ellie Steves started Don Steves Chevrolet in 1952. The tiny dealership was located on La Habara(sp) Blvd. just East of Euclid. The showroom had room for only one car. Don was the "Sales Staff" and Ellie was the "Office Staff."

Don Steves Chevrolet today, in its third location, boasts over 70 employees and is still owned and operated by the Steves family

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**scott s** · #3 07-10-2005, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the info ill giv,em a call maybe they will have a few plate frames from the good ol days ...

**Xplantdad** · #4 07-10-2005, 06:33 PM

Ya never know...you could get lucky. Good luck to you!

Turbo Regal · #5 07-11-2005, 06:41 PM

They were a minor sponsor of John Force's funnycars for years until he bolted to Ford.

**scott s** · #6 07-12-2005, 06:40 AM

Called them today and spoke with a salesman that has been there since 72,he said they used plate frames on the cars .The steves are on vacation and i will have to call back to see if the owner has a few stashed away???

If anyone has 1 forsale please let me know thanks...

**Xplantdad** · #7 07-18-2005, 02:19 AM

Hey Scott...I went by the dealer yesterday evening...and they still use the metal plate frames...If they would have been open...and I wasn't on my way to a funeral, I would have stopped and got you one. I'm now back in Phoenix...where it's 115 degrees now!

Let me know how things work out. They should be able to send you one or two for the cost of postage.

427TJ · #8 07-19-2005, 10:56 PM

Don Steves Chevrolet also sponsored Dave McDonald when he drove solid-axle Corvettes in the early '60s, before he was hired to drive Cobras for Shelby American. McDonald and another driver went back to the factory and drove two early production '63 Corvettes back to California to be converted to race cars. I think the cars were sponsored by Don Steves Chevrolet?

**scott s** · #9 07-20-2005, 02:49 AM

yes i have had a few people tell me that he sponsored a few corvettes in the early days...

**scott s** · #10 08-11-2005, 05:23 AM

I love this hobby,called up Don Steves spoke with him and what a super bunch of people.He sent me 2 plate frames and 2 dealer plate logos right out asap and would not even take a penny for the shipping...check -em out thanks everyone for the info.

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