I get happy every year when the plate renewal of my '48 would have come due. I once paid about 2 to 2 1/2 times the normal fee and got a permanent tag. The state and county said: "Go away. We don't want any more of your money....ever."
This is available to any car or truck more than 11 years old so all our vehicles have permanent tags.
I know collector plates are available in other states but I think this is better. I don't think I could get a personalized plate with a collector plate.
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34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
Pretty much the same in NC, but, it may be a little better in NC.
Once you have your 25+ year old vehicle registered and plates are issued to you: - you must carry your proof of insurance - there are no annual inspection (no inspections ever again) - you may display/use an antique plate/plate, depending on the year of manufacture (but, NC does not "register" that plate/plates) - you must carry the "modern" plates and registration that were issued to you, so that a police officer can go online to see a photo of your registered antique vehicle (and, a photo of you)
That might seem odd, but I do not let that bother me.
In Virginia you can register original vintage plates which match the year on your title. $50.00 one time. If you don't have vintage plates, the DMV will give you generic plates which indicate "antique vehicle" No inspections. About the only restriction is that you cannot get caught driving it back and forth to work. Every other restriction can be easily sidestepped if you have your story straight. You are allowed to drive it for the sole purpose to keep it in good driving order. That's the excuse I will use if I ever get stopped. I have not been stopped for the 30 something years which I have been driving with antique plates. Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
Got this year.. It is my logon here. At stoplights, I can see people reading it and smiling or laughing. Indiana had a rule about how many didgets and spaces you can have but it was increased so the plate makes since they went from 7 to 8.
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Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am. 1954 3100 Chevy truck In the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix 1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
Im using a legit original 1949 plate here in CT. I searched for this plate because the numbers mean something to me and I actually found it for sale online at a general store in Virginia. I got a matching SET too! Gets a lot of comments.
Georgia has a free plate for antique vehicles, they also provide free plates to Veterans and Retired Military.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Pretty much the same in NC, but, it may be a little better in NC.
Once you have your 25+ year old vehicle registered and plates are issued to you: - you must carry your proof of insurance - there are no annual inspection (no inspections ever again) - you may display/use an antique plate/plate, depending on the year of manufacture (but, NC does not "register" that plate/plates) - you must carry the "modern" plates and registration that were issued to you, so that a police officer can go online to see a photo of your registered antique vehicle (and, a photo of you)
That might seem odd, but I do not let that bother me.
Pretty much the same in Indiana. You can run an original YOM plate that is unrestored and readable. You have a real plate that you stash somewhere. Indiana did not make a new plate in 52, 53, and maybe 54. Some say not 54 but I have a 54 "topper". You used a 51 plate and then there was a metal "topper" that went over the date on top. It took me a long time to find plates in nice condition and even longer to find the "topper" in nice shape. I like the idea that it is not restored. Mine just has a little rust on the edges. Kind of odd that in 51 Indiana must have had 2 plates because I have them both and now we have 1 plate. In Indiana bot plate numbers are on the reg. and they don't photograph your truck.
Tim and Mick, same in Kentucky. I have an original 54 Kentucky farm plate displayed on my truck. State issued Antique Vehicle plate and registration in the glove box.
In Washington State we have a Restored Plate meaning you can use any Wa state plate that was originally correct for your year and can have restored,to new condition, no reproduction plates allowed, vehicle must be 30 years old and have a current registration. No renewal annaully and if the vehicle did not have a current registration it might need an inspection, modified vehicles can get these too if the vehicle resembles a vehicle that is more than 30 years old thanks to the street rodding industry and SEMA law which many states have adopted. These are truly great times for the old and modified car enthusiasts that use there vehicles for pleasure.
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1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running
1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
All i do here in S.C. is keep insurance on it. I have a permanent antique tag and pay no road use (old pole tax) and no county taxes. Just drive and keep insurance on it.
I have eight vehicles with Historic tags in Missouri. Most of them haven't been out of the barn for years. All I have to do is call the insurance company, have them cover it with liability and I can drive down the road legal. Limited to 1000 miles personal use and unlimited miles for shows or to repair shops. Supposed to keep a log book, but I never did. So, I can jump in the old 54 Pontiac and drive to the west coast for a show and be legal. LEO's will wave and give me the thumbs up as long as I'm not speeding.
I may have to do that! Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery 1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
I have a YOM plate here in Florida. It is registered with the DMV and I pay an annual renewal fee around $30.
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
Just a sidebar...does anyone remember Beaker Street the mighty 1090 KAAY with Clyde Clifford out of Little Rock mid sixties to early seventies? Considered an underground AM hard rock station. My license plates on my 1950 3100 reads BEKRSTR. Brings back a lot of great memories as a Texaco gas station attendant age 16.
