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TruckinDaddy · 08-27-2006, 09:05 PM

Thanks to info from searching the board, especially TX Firefighter, I got my 68 C10 registered last week.

She is wearing one of the ugliest plates ever made, The Texas Antique Vehicle plate, but she is legally on the road, now. Best deal in license plates, $32 and she is licensed until March of 08. With no annual state inspections!

Since I got the 307 running again a year ago, I have run up and down the street once a week or so. It'll be nice to get to see some other parts of town now.

**truckdude239** · 08-27-2006, 09:17 PM

cool wtg

BigMike · 08-27-2006, 09:22 PM

Must be nice to have a truck that runs and drives...Mine is still way off.

Mike

jsbgump · 08-27-2006, 09:25 PM

great fellin aint it

**Palf70Step** · 08-27-2006, 09:34 PM

Congrats. Someday I'll be there too.

krue · 08-27-2006, 10:01 PM

Congratulations.

Around here a antique tag never expires. Once you have one you are set.

Longhorn Man · 08-27-2006, 10:14 PM

Feels good to take it down the road and not worry bout the cruiser down the street huh?

project1971 · 08-27-2006, 10:20 PM

Thats cool! I am not sure if they have those here in OK. They do however let you reinstate the tag of the model year. I have a '71 oklahoma plate on mine you just have to pay $25 a year like a personalized plate and they give you a sticker for the windshield.

*72CSTC5* · 08-27-2006, 10:35 PM

I thought I was going to see a picture of a girl in here. Just a truck though I see.

TruckinDaddy · 08-27-2006, 10:45 PM

Thanks guys for the well wishes, but no girls here, just a rusty old truck.

Longhorn Man, You got that right! Passed a cop on my way to lunch. Didn't even think twice about it.

Krue, we only have to register every 5 years with antique plates.

Project1971, We can use 68 plates, too, but i could not use the set I have because they are Farm Truck plates. I want to find a set of 68 truck plates someday. But the state only isssues a rear tag for antiques, so I have the 68 farm plate on the front still.

subtle71 · 08-27-2006, 11:08 PM

I've been riding around for the past three days with my show tag on top of my antique plate. I keep forgetting to pull it off. I wonder if the officer would have a sense of humor.

Looks like you are off to a good start!

subtle71 · 08-27-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

I thought I was going to see a picture of a girl in here. Just a truck though I see.

I wonder what that's all about!

wibilly · 08-27-2006, 11:14 PM

congrats i hope to get there before winter too.we have collector plates here, i think for about $50 your good for life. i belive you must have to have another vehicle regestered and you can't drive them in february

**Ron 586** · 08-27-2006, 11:16 PM

Congrats on getting it running and legal. It ain't where you start it's where you end. You'll get it pretty some day.

Rydn2L0w · 08-27-2006, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by big.mike

Must be nice to have a truck that runs and drives...Mine is still way off.

Mike

I bet that was fun using a power drill as a D/A sander

project1971 · 08-28-2006, 08:31 AM

yeah we don't have to have front plates here, thank goodness! I did find an original plate from AZ. '68 stamping with 71 decal. which is where my father bought the truck, on ebay to put on the front when it is done.

08-27-2006, 09:05 PM	#1
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	She ain't pretty, but she is legal Thanks to info from searching the board, especially TX Firefighter, I got my 68 C10 registered last week. She is wearing one of the ugliest plates ever made, The Texas Antique Vehicle plate, but she is legally on the road, now. Best deal in license plates, $32 and she is licensed until March of 08. With no annual state inspections! Since I got the 307 running again a year ago, I have run up and down the street once a week or so. It'll be nice to get to see some other parts of town now. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

08-27-2006, 09:17 PM	#2
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08-27-2006, 09:22 PM	#3
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal Must be nice to have a truck that runs and drives...Mine is still way off. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

08-27-2006, 09:25 PM	#4
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08-27-2006, 09:34 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal Congrats. Someday I'll be there too. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-27-2006, 10:01 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal Congratulations. Around here a antique tag never expires. Once you have one you are set. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-27-2006, 10:14 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal Feels good to take it down the road and not worry bout the cruiser down the street huh?

08-27-2006, 10:20 PM	#8
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal Thats cool! I am not sure if they have those here in OK. They do however let you reinstate the tag of the model year. I have a '71 oklahoma plate on mine you just have to pay $25 a year like a personalized plate and they give you a sticker for the windshield. __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

08-27-2006, 10:35 PM	#9
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal I thought I was going to see a picture of a girl in here. Just a truck though I see.

08-27-2006, 10:45 PM	#10
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal Thanks guys for the well wishes, but no girls here, just a rusty old truck. Longhorn Man, You got that right! Passed a cop on my way to lunch. Didn't even think twice about it. Krue, we only have to register every 5 years with antique plates. Project1971, We can use 68 plates, too, but i could not use the set I have because they are Farm Truck plates. I want to find a set of 68 truck plates someday. But the state only isssues a rear tag for antiques, so I have the 68 farm plate on the front still. Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 08-27-2006 at 10:47 PM.

08-27-2006, 11:08 PM	#11
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal I've been riding around for the past three days with my show tag on top of my antique plate. I keep forgetting to pull it off. I wonder if the officer would have a sense of humor. Looks like you are off to a good start! __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

08-27-2006, 11:14 PM	#13
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal congrats i hope to get there before winter too.we have collector plates here, i think for about $50 your good for life. i belive you must have to have another vehicle regestered and you can't drive them in february __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-27-2006, 11:16 PM	#14
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal Congrats on getting it running and legal. It ain't where you start it's where you end. You'll get it pretty some day. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

08-28-2006, 08:31 AM	#16
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: She ain't pretty, but she is legal yeah we don't have to have front plates here, thank goodness! I did find an original plate from AZ. '68 stamping with 71 decal. which is where my father bought the truck, on ebay to put on the front when it is done. __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)



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