Tiny.
Do you want to know what my NC DMV registration inspector said to me regarding your statement in quotations, below?
". . the Data Plate on my '38 was is such bad condition that I replaced it with a repop BUT i re-stamped the OEM numbers on the new plate AND keep the original plate in the glove box in case a problem ever arises."
Regarding my 1954 Suburban that had been registered/driven for over 15 years in NY (and was first purchased and register by me in 1972 in Virginia)
"That is a real nice original ID plate that you have in your glove box - how do I know it came from off of this truck?"
It was his choice to allow me to obtain a bonded title.
A bonded title is not always allowed.
He said he trusted me, but, if he was wrong and the NC DMV ever determined that the truck was stolen, he would get fired.