Truck year matching license plates?????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-26-2005, 10:33 PM

I heard that if you find a set of license plates that match the year of your truck that you can get them registered for your truck. I don't know about other states but does anyone in Texas know if this is possible? I think it would be a cool idea.

Here's a set I got off ebay from a guy in Dallas:

70 shorty · 01-26-2005, 10:36 PM

Yes, in VA it's absolutely true, mine has 1970 plates, truck plates no less, which I had actually never seen before. In VA truck plates start with a T. I'd bet it's true there too, maybe just check with your DMV.

dinnut · 01-26-2005, 10:38 PM

yeah you have to goto the dmv and get a form i think it costs like 15 or 25 bucks but you never have to get plates again!

68w/sbc406 · 01-26-2005, 10:41 PM

i have one plate from oklahoma that is a 68 farm truck plate, too bad i am from oregon. i bought some old plates but they dont have the year stamp on them and was able to get them transfered to my truck cause that era of truck could have had them on originally. they stroke you on the fees though. they charge you for a custom plate fee, but you dont get charged to make the plate. with new tags i think it cost me like 140 to do mine

Longhorn Man · 01-26-2005, 11:00 PM

Tx is cool like that.
ohio sucks in this regard, they don't see the potential to make more money. You can do it here, but only as a replacement to a historical vehicle (collector plates) and not on a daily driver.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-26-2005, 11:12 PM

Awesome! Thanks for the help guys. When I heard that I thought it would be cool to make the truck look like it was actually in 1970 again.

powell72 · 01-26-2005, 11:43 PM

You Texas guys are lucky, Colorado will only let you re-register an old plate if it is '34 or older.

69ChevyLB · 01-26-2005, 11:49 PM

Longhorn Man

Do I understand you right that you can't run historical plates or replacements on a daily driver in Ohio? I would save a lot of money because you only have to pay the registration fee once and not yearly like regular plates.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-27-2005, 12:00 AM

I know that if you buy Antique Vehicle plates here in Texas, you can't use them on a daily driver. My Dad has 'em on his '53 Buick, but they only give you one plate that you put on the back of the car. It's only for shows, parades, stuff like that.

useRc10 · 01-27-2005, 12:24 AM

In Virginia, you register the number on those plates as a general use plate...I did it on 3 trucks. You can drive it every day, its different that antique plates...

There are still a few officers around that don't know that you can do it so i keep a printout of the bill from when it past a few years ago in my glovebox

1969 GMC · 01-27-2005, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 69ChevyLB

Longhorn Man

Do I understand you right that you can't run historical plates or replacements on a daily driver in Ohio? I would save a lot of money because you only have to pay the registration fee once and not yearly like regular plates.

IIRC, you can put collector plates on the vehicle, but there is a yearly mileage cap, and a few other restrictions put on them. I wish it wasn't like that because I traded fine69 for a set of Ohio '69 truck plates, and all I can do with them is hang 'em on the garage wall. I do, however, have my truck registered as a regular car, so its cheaper than a truck.

72 CustomCamper · 01-27-2005, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 shorty

Yes, in VA it's absolutely true, mine has 1970 plates, truck plates no less, which I had actually never seen before. In VA truck plates start with a T. I'd bet it's true there too, maybe just check with your DMV.

Hey 70 shorty, I thought I was the only one that found a set of truck plates. Cool huh?

Longhorn Man · 01-27-2005, 05:47 AM

I'm not aware of a mileage cap, however, I know you are only supposed to drive the vehicle to and from the shop for maintnance, on weekends, and to/from club meetings and parades/shows.

**special-K** · 01-27-2005, 07:51 AM

I have perfect`72 VA tags.How can I tell if they`re truck,do they all have a T?

Tx Firefighter · 01-27-2005, 08:29 AM

I run original year plates on all of my trucks in Texas. Just take the plates to the DMV and they'll do the rest.

They give you a list of stipulations about when and how you can drive the vehicle. I've been pretty much daily driving them since 1991 and never been pulled over or questioned.

It costs 55 bucks for 5 years registration too. That's a lot cheaper than normal registration fees.

Also, no yearly safety inspection is required any more either.

70c10 · 01-27-2005, 08:34 AM

I have original 1970 Maryland truck plates on mine. In Maryland you have to keep the regular plates under the seat and carry 2 registration cards for each set of plates. I think I pay $27 for 2 years but I can't remember.

**N2TRUX** · 01-27-2005, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I run original year plates on all of my trucks in Texas. Just take the plates to the DMV and they'll do the rest....

Too bad they quit making those plates in 74. I want a set for my 77....

I had to go with personalized plates instead-

Dean · 01-27-2005, 10:39 AM

I run the historical plates with the model year option plates on all of my oldies. I've never had any problem or anyone asking me any questions. I've used my blue K20 to tow a trailer all over the country with its 72 Ohio plates. You do have to carry the historical plates in the vehicle with you though. You also now have to take the plates you want to use with you when you go to the license office.

I'm in the process of getting collector car plates for my ZR1 and Elcamino SS. No more freakin emissions testing.....

Pretty soon my whole fleet will be historical.....lol

1969 GMC · 01-27-2005, 10:53 AM

hmm...I had heard there was the mileage cap from one of my co-workers. He has '78 plates on his F250. Oh well, he is probably full of it anyway.

Terry Peerson · 01-27-2005, 11:10 AM

I bought a "NOS" '72 Kansas Truck plate off of e-bay. It is still in the original envelope. I would like to use it when I finish my restoration. But, I'm not sure if I can since the county is different. I don't even know if Kansas would allow me to use it anyway. I live in Leavenworth (LV) County while the tag is from Pottawotomie (I have no idea if I spelled that right) County. I guess I'll worry about it when the truck is finished.

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Hook'em · 01-27-2005, 11:56 AM

I have definately decided to get some old Texas Truck plates. Here's my dilema: from most outward appearances the truck looks like at 1971, but the the VIN shows it to be a 1969. I tend to tell most people that it is a 1971, because I would get arguments from some if I called it a 1969 with the grill that is on it. Can/should I put 1971 plates or 1969 plates on it. Maybe Tx Firefighter will have the answer to whether or not the DMV requires the plate year to match the VIN.

**Joesjunk** · 01-27-2005, 02:53 PM

Here in Missouri I have "Year of manufacture" tag's all my 67-72 trucks and my Camaro. One small fee ($27.50), and you are done for life! It's the best thing have ever seen!!!

Perchjerker · 01-27-2005, 04:20 PM

TX firefighter, are you serious that you don't have to get inspections anymore after you get original plates? If so, then I am definitely finding some for my '71.

patrick66 · 01-27-2005, 04:42 PM

Most states that allow Year Of Manufacture (YOM) plates/tags permit only limited use of the vehicle and can't be used as a daily driver; you just have to check with your licensing authority. In Oklahoma, we've been a one-tag state since 1938, and singles are easy to find, for the most part. Older cars can get by with a YOM single, as well. Here, you have to carry your normal plate in the vehicle and pay both the regular registration fee and the vintage tag fee annually, which together comes out to $42.00 ($21.00 each). Oklahoma government never met a fee or tax it didn't like! Wish we could register-for-life for $55.00!!! The vintage tag can NOT be a number currently registered on any other vehicle registered in OK, and the vintage tag must be in good or better condition. There is a yearly sticker that goes in the lower left windshield that signifies your YOM tag is legal for the road.

I'll soon have the '72, the '71, '66, '52, and the '37 all YOM tagged (at $42.00 each/year = $210.00 annually to run classic tags!!! OK state government is full of

, like any other bureaucratic machine!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-27-2005, 05:32 PM

Hey thanks for the info Tx. I've had hell finding a nice set of these. I found a NOS set on ebay so I bid around 35 on 'em and it went for almost $50. The ones I got were $20.41 shipped. They're in awesome shape, there's just some paint worn off where they were bolted on.

01-26-2005, 10:33 PM	#1
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Truck year matching license plates?????? I heard that if you find a set of license plates that match the year of your truck that you can get them registered for your truck. I don't know about other states but does anyone in Texas know if this is possible? I think it would be a cool idea. Here's a set I got off ebay from a guy in Dallas: Attached Images __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

01-26-2005, 10:36 PM	#2
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Yes, in VA it's absolutely true, mine has 1970 plates, truck plates no less, which I had actually never seen before. In VA truck plates start with a T. I'd bet it's true there too, maybe just check with your DMV. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

01-26-2005, 10:38 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	yeah you have to goto the dmv and get a form i think it costs like 15 or 25 bucks but you never have to get plates again! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-26-2005, 10:41 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i have one plate from oklahoma that is a 68 farm truck plate, too bad i am from oregon. i bought some old plates but they dont have the year stamp on them and was able to get them transfered to my truck cause that era of truck could have had them on originally. they stroke you on the fees though. they charge you for a custom plate fee, but you dont get charged to make the plate. with new tags i think it cost me like 140 to do mine __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

01-26-2005, 11:12 PM	#6
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Awesome! Thanks for the help guys. When I heard that I thought it would be cool to make the truck look like it was actually in 1970 again. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 01-26-2005 at 11:56 PM.

01-26-2005, 11:00 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Tx is cool like that. ohio sucks in this regard, they don't see the potential to make more money. You can do it here, but only as a replacement to a historical vehicle (collector plates) and not on a daily driver.

01-26-2005, 11:43 PM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	You Texas guys are lucky, Colorado will only let you re-register an old plate if it is '34 or older. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-26-2005, 11:49 PM	#8
69ChevyLB Active Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 249	Longhorn Man Do I understand you right that you can't run historical plates or replacements on a daily driver in Ohio? I would save a lot of money because you only have to pay the registration fee once and not yearly like regular plates. __________________ 69 C10 LWB Project 47 Cushman Scooter Project It is better to have loved and lost than to live with a psycho all your life.

01-27-2005, 12:00 AM	#9
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I know that if you buy Antique Vehicle plates here in Texas, you can't use them on a daily driver. My Dad has 'em on his '53 Buick, but they only give you one plate that you put on the back of the car. It's only for shows, parades, stuff like that. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

01-27-2005, 12:24 AM	#10
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	In Virginia, you register the number on those plates as a general use plate...I did it on 3 trucks. You can drive it every day, its different that antique plates... There are still a few officers around that don't know that you can do it so i keep a printout of the bill from when it past a few years ago in my glovebox __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

01-27-2005, 05:47 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I'm not aware of a mileage cap, however, I know you are only supposed to drive the vehicle to and from the shop for maintnance, on weekends, and to/from club meetings and parades/shows.

01-27-2005, 07:51 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I have perfect`72 VA tags.How can I tell if they`re truck,do they all have a T? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-27-2005, 08:29 AM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I run original year plates on all of my trucks in Texas. Just take the plates to the DMV and they'll do the rest. They give you a list of stipulations about when and how you can drive the vehicle. I've been pretty much daily driving them since 1991 and never been pulled over or questioned. It costs 55 bucks for 5 years registration too. That's a lot cheaper than normal registration fees. Also, no yearly safety inspection is required any more either. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-27-2005, 08:34 AM	#16
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I have original 1970 Maryland truck plates on mine. In Maryland you have to keep the regular plates under the seat and carry 2 registration cards for each set of plates. I think I pay $27 for 2 years but I can't remember. Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-27-2005, 10:39 AM	#18
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I run the historical plates with the model year option plates on all of my oldies. I've never had any problem or anyone asking me any questions. I've used my blue K20 to tow a trailer all over the country with its 72 Ohio plates. You do have to carry the historical plates in the vehicle with you though. You also now have to take the plates you want to use with you when you go to the license office. I'm in the process of getting collector car plates for my ZR1 and Elcamino SS. No more freakin emissions testing..... Pretty soon my whole fleet will be historical.....lol



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01-27-2005, 10:53 AM	#19
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	hmm...I had heard there was the mileage cap from one of my co-workers. He has '78 plates on his F250. Oh well, he is probably full of it anyway. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-27-2005, 11:10 AM	#20
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 313	I bought a "NOS" '72 Kansas Truck plate off of e-bay. It is still in the original envelope. I would like to use it when I finish my restoration. But, I'm not sure if I can since the county is different. I don't even know if Kansas would allow me to use it anyway. I live in Leavenworth (LV) County while the tag is from Pottawotomie (I have no idea if I spelled that right) County. I guess I'll worry about it when the truck is finished. T

01-27-2005, 11:56 AM	#21
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	I have definately decided to get some old Texas Truck plates. Here's my dilema: from most outward appearances the truck looks like at 1971, but the the VIN shows it to be a 1969. I tend to tell most people that it is a 1971, because I would get arguments from some if I called it a 1969 with the grill that is on it. Can/should I put 1971 plates or 1969 plates on it. Maybe Tx Firefighter will have the answer to whether or not the DMV requires the plate year to match the VIN. Attached Images __________________ Hook'em

01-27-2005, 02:53 PM	#22
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Here in Missouri I have "Year of manufacture" tag's all my 67-72 trucks and my Camaro. One small fee ($27.50), and you are done for life! It's the best thing have ever seen!!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-27-2005, 04:20 PM	#23
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	TX firefighter, are you serious that you don't have to get inspections anymore after you get original plates? If so, then I am definitely finding some for my '71. __________________ Rather be fishin'

01-27-2005, 04:42 PM	#24
patrick66 crazy about dem trucks! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 75	Most states that allow Year Of Manufacture (YOM) plates/tags permit only limited use of the vehicle and can't be used as a daily driver; you just have to check with your licensing authority. In Oklahoma, we've been a one-tag state since 1938, and singles are easy to find, for the most part. Older cars can get by with a YOM single, as well. Here, you have to carry your normal plate in the vehicle and pay both the regular registration fee and the vintage tag fee annually, which together comes out to $42.00 ($21.00 each). Oklahoma government never met a fee or tax it didn't like! Wish we could register-for-life for $55.00!!! The vintage tag can NOT be a number currently registered on any other vehicle registered in OK, and the vintage tag must be in good or better condition. There is a yearly sticker that goes in the lower left windshield that signifies your YOM tag is legal for the road. I'll soon have the '72, the '71, '66, '52, and the '37 all YOM tagged (at $42.00 each/year = $210.00 annually to run classic tags!!! OK state government is full of , like any other bureaucratic machine! __________________ patrick66 - '67 C-10 Last edited by patrick66; 01-27-2005 at 04:48 PM.

01-27-2005, 05:32 PM	#25
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Hey thanks for the info Tx. I've had hell finding a nice set of these. I found a NOS set on ebay so I bid around 35 on 'em and it went for almost $50. The ones I got were $20.41 shipped. They're in awesome shape, there's just some paint worn off where they were bolted on. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

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