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go-fast69 · 01-25-2004, 08:34 PM

Kind of off topic but I have recently taken a job offer in Roanoke, VA and was wondering what it was like out there. I have looked on the net but prefer first hand info. I am not sure if I will drag my 69 with me or not. How hard is it to get vehicles licensed (sp?)? What kind of restrictions are there to it? Any abnormal fees that I should know about? Thanks for any info.

72 CustomCamper · 01-25-2004, 09:08 PM

Try to PM moodyholler he lives there. He's a pretty cool fellow...

Chuck

RICHARD MORGAN · 01-25-2004, 11:07 PM

WELL IM IN NORFOLK VA..YOU HAVE 2 OPTION TO REGISTER YOUR VEHICLEIN VA. YOU CAN REGISTER AS A ANTIQUE SINCE IT IS 25 YEARS OLD. A ANTIQUE VEHICLE IS A ONE TIME FEE OF $12.50 !!! AND THATS IT !! BUT IT ISNT SUPPOSE TO BE DRIVEN DAILY TO AND FROM WORK. FOR PLEASURE DRIVING AND TO SHOWS ETC...I JUST REGISTERED MINE THIS ROUTE AND HAVENT HEARD OF ANYBODY GETTING HARRASSED DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK....OPTION NUMBER TWO YOU CAN REGISTER IT AS A REGULAR VEHICLE AND HAVE UNLIMITED DRIVING ACCESS..FOR THIS ITS ABOUT $26 DOLLARS A YEAR TO REGISTER AND YOUR TRUCK HAS TO PASS A ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION WICH COST $10 AND IS A REAL PAIN...THEY CHECK BRAKES, EXHAUST, ETC....DO LIKE I DID , REGISTER AS A ANTIQUE...PM ME IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS AND WELCOME TO VA !!!!

*Randy70C-10* · 01-25-2004, 11:27 PM

Richard, keep in mind that you can't get on the Navy base without an inspection sticker. That's the only down-fall of having antique plates and no inspection.

RICHARD MORGAN · 01-25-2004, 11:33 PM

I ALREADY GOT THE BASE STICKER !!! I SHOWED THE PASS AND ID OFFICE THE DMV BOOKLET WHERE IT SAYS ANTIQUE VEHICLES ARE NOT REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. THEY GAVE ME NO PROBLEMS. I MET A FEW GUYS WITH A CAMERO AND A MUSTANG AND THEYVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH BASE SECURITY IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. THEY HAVE ANTIQUE PLATES AND USE THEM AS DAILY DRIVERS !! I STILL HAVE THE 04 CORROLLA AND THE 97 CIVIC SO THE 72 DEFINETLY WONT BE A DAILY DRIVER.

No3Fan4Ever · 01-26-2004, 11:20 AM

Welcome to Roanoke, The Star City

Like Richard stated, you will have to pass the inspection process;

You will love the Roanoke Valley right in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Tim

go-fast69 · 01-26-2004, 11:35 AM

Thanks for the replies, am looking forward to moving as everyone I have talked to said it was a great place.

01-25-2004, 08:34 PM	#1
go-fast69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Platte, NE Posts: 50	Anyone in Roanoke, VA Kind of off topic but I have recently taken a job offer in Roanoke, VA and was wondering what it was like out there. I have looked on the net but prefer first hand info. I am not sure if I will drag my 69 with me or not. How hard is it to get vehicles licensed (sp?)? What kind of restrictions are there to it? Any abnormal fees that I should know about? Thanks for any info. __________________ 69 swb GMC, 402 BB, 3:73 posi, 3" exhaust, forever a work in progress

01-25-2004, 09:08 PM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Try to PM moodyholler he lives there. He's a pretty cool fellow... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-26-2004, 11:20 AM	#6
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Welcome to Roanoke, The Star City Like Richard stated, you will have to pass the inspection process; You will love the Roanoke Valley right in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains Tim __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

01-26-2004, 11:35 AM	#7
go-fast69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Platte, NE Posts: 50	Thanks for the replies, am looking forward to moving as everyone I have talked to said it was a great place. __________________ 69 swb GMC, 402 BB, 3:73 posi, 3" exhaust, forever a work in progress

01-25-2004, 11:07 PM	#3
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	WELL IM IN NORFOLK VA..YOU HAVE 2 OPTION TO REGISTER YOUR VEHICLEIN VA. YOU CAN REGISTER AS A ANTIQUE SINCE IT IS 25 YEARS OLD. A ANTIQUE VEHICLE IS A ONE TIME FEE OF $12.50 !!! AND THATS IT !! BUT IT ISNT SUPPOSE TO BE DRIVEN DAILY TO AND FROM WORK. FOR PLEASURE DRIVING AND TO SHOWS ETC...I JUST REGISTERED MINE THIS ROUTE AND HAVENT HEARD OF ANYBODY GETTING HARRASSED DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK....OPTION NUMBER TWO YOU CAN REGISTER IT AS A REGULAR VEHICLE AND HAVE UNLIMITED DRIVING ACCESS..FOR THIS ITS ABOUT $26 DOLLARS A YEAR TO REGISTER AND YOUR TRUCK HAS TO PASS A ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION WICH COST $10 AND IS A REAL PAIN...THEY CHECK BRAKES, EXHAUST, ETC....DO LIKE I DID , REGISTER AS A ANTIQUE...PM ME IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS AND WELCOME TO VA !!!!

01-25-2004, 11:27 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Richard, keep in mind that you can't get on the Navy base without an inspection sticker. That's the only down-fall of having antique plates and no inspection.

01-25-2004, 11:33 PM	#5
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	I ALREADY GOT THE BASE STICKER !!! I SHOWED THE PASS AND ID OFFICE THE DMV BOOKLET WHERE IT SAYS ANTIQUE VEHICLES ARE NOT REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. THEY GAVE ME NO PROBLEMS. I MET A FEW GUYS WITH A CAMERO AND A MUSTANG AND THEYVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH BASE SECURITY IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. THEY HAVE ANTIQUE PLATES AND USE THEM AS DAILY DRIVERS !! I STILL HAVE THE 04 CORROLLA AND THE 97 CIVIC SO THE 72 DEFINETLY WONT BE A DAILY DRIVER.



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