" . . . In Georgia you can register a vehicle with the year of manufacture plate, you are still required to have the current year plate in the vehicle."

Same in NC - you have to have the two current NC plates and registration in the vehicle.

Tim
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1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.