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Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-28-2005, 07:37 PM

LOL, no problem Hook'em. One of my friends told me about it and I didn't believe 'em because I only saw stuff like this at car shows, I didn't think you could actually drive around with old plates on a truck. I know when I get 'em registered and on my truck almost all of the dumbass cops around here are probably gonna pull me over when they see 'em.

70 shorty · 01-28-2005, 10:36 PM

Hey 72 Custom Camper, I also just realized I have 1970 Henrico County metal tag, that I guess you would have attached to the bottom of the liscence plate. Too bad I live in Hanover, but anyway it's also something my uncle gavel me with the truck.

72 CustomCamper · 01-28-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 shorty

Hey 72 Custom Camper, I also just realized I have 1970 Henrico County metal tag, that I guess you would have attached to the bottom of the liscence plate. Too bad I live in Hanover, but anyway it's also something my uncle gavel me with the truck.

I'd keep it. I'm trying to find a 1972 Spotsylvania county tag to put on my pickup...

Chuck

useRc10 · 01-28-2005, 11:55 PM

I have a Hanover one on my truck from '72...bought them from this guy who has a lot of VA, MD, W VA, and NC tags

Wayne Tyler, PL8S@erols. I also have his phone number, PM me if you want it

patrick66 · 01-29-2005, 12:28 AM

Those "made" or reproduction tags can't be used in any state as a real/classic registration...All states require a real, authentic tag/tags on YOM registrations. That, and verification of number availability, is why the state lincensing authority requires a hands-on look at the tag before they let you use it as a real registration.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-29-2005, 10:41 AM

Also, in Kansas, they won't allow the antique tag to be restored/repainted. They photocopy it when you register it - guess you could always repaint it after it is registered and they wouldn't know.

TugOwar · 01-29-2005, 11:24 AM

Excellent thread here. I have a set of 1968 "Hemisfair" plates I'd like to run on my GMC. I've waited about registering them because I wasn't sure if there would be restrictions and also I'm afraid they might be stolen. None of you guys seem worried about theft so I'm just paranoid I guess.

ROBBY WHITE · 02-03-2005, 12:37 PM

Does Anyone Know If The Ones In Texas Have To Say Truck On The Plate Or Can They Just Be Plates From That Year The Post Above Me Has 68 Plates But They Don't Say Truck Can These Be Used On A Truck, Or Do Thay Have To Be Like The Ones If First Post.

Tx Firefighter · 02-03-2005, 01:15 PM

The ladies told me they had to match, ie.. truck, etc.

Hook'em · 02-03-2005, 04:34 PM

I won the auction I was bidding on. Hope to see them next week.

TX FF - can you explain what I need to ask for at the DMV when I want to use them on my truck, have no inspections, but get to drive it more than to the fairs/shows/parades/etc?

Tx Firefighter · 02-03-2005, 06:36 PM

Legally, no.

Technically, you can register it as an antique and only drive to to shows, parades, events, or if you're working on it..

I just nod my head politely, fill out the form, and assure her I understand.

After that, it's up to you. I drive mine and have never been pulled over or questioned. Officially, I tell you I only drive it to shows, or when I've been working on the vehicle.

If mister cop ever does pull me over and asks, I'm taking it to a friends house so we can work on it.

Been doing it since 1991 that way.

Swbman · 02-03-2005, 07:35 PM

I thought having plates to match the year of vehicle was a good idea, so Ive been picking them up lately, heres a few of them..

Gene · 02-04-2005, 06:46 PM

Hey SWBMAN, have you registered any of those tags in Oklahoma? I recently bought one on Ebay and after checking around at a couple of tag agents, they both told me that in Oklahoma you CAN NOT re-register a tag that does not belong to your vehicle.

patrick66 · 02-04-2005, 11:33 PM

Gene, the tag agent people generally don't know Shiite about anything they don't have on hand. What you need to do is call the Oklahoma Tax Commission (the state tag authority) and tell them the year and the tag number you have. If that number is not currently registered on ANY other vehicle in Oklahoma, taht means the tag is available. You then need to submit it to the State so they can physically inspect it. I live close enough to the OTC that it's no big deal to do that. Then, you are requesting that number/tag as an "vintage registration", which costs $21.00 annually, in addition to your normal registration. I have 1966, 1971, 1937, and 1952 tags on cars and they are all tagged with those. In addition, you get a year decal that goes on your lower left of your windshield that says you're current. The requirements are those above and that the tag must be legible and in its' original colors (repaints are OK on pre-reflective plates). A car tag can be used on a truck, but not vice versa. It must be an Oklahoma tag the same year as the build of the car.

Pretty simple, really.

Swbman · 02-04-2005, 11:49 PM

Gene, Patrick is right the local tag agencies dont know squat, when asked I them about old plates all I got what dumb blank looks,so I called the Tag Authority and got the answers I was looking for.

01-28-2005, 07:37 PM	#51
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	LOL, no problem Hook'em. One of my friends told me about it and I didn't believe 'em because I only saw stuff like this at car shows, I didn't think you could actually drive around with old plates on a truck. I know when I get 'em registered and on my truck almost all of the dumbass cops around here are probably gonna pull me over when they see 'em. __________________ 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

01-28-2005, 10:36 PM	#52
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Hey 72 Custom Camper, I also just realized I have 1970 Henrico County metal tag, that I guess you would have attached to the bottom of the liscence plate. Too bad I live in Hanover, but anyway it's also something my uncle gavel me with the truck. __________________ 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

01-28-2005, 11:55 PM	#54
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	I have a Hanover one on my truck from '72...bought them from this guy who has a lot of VA, MD, W VA, and NC tags Wayne Tyler, PL8S@erols. I also have his phone number, PM me if you want it __________________ -'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

01-29-2005, 12:28 AM	#55
patrick66 crazy about dem trucks! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 75	Those "made" or reproduction tags can't be used in any state as a real/classic registration...All states require a real, authentic tag/tags on YOM registrations. That, and verification of number availability, is why the state lincensing authority requires a hands-on look at the tag before they let you use it as a real registration. __________________ patrick66 - '67 C-10

01-29-2005, 10:41 AM	#56
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Also, in Kansas, they won't allow the antique tag to be restored/repainted. They photocopy it when you register it - guess you could always repaint it after it is registered and they wouldn't know. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-29-2005, 11:24 AM	#57
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Excellent thread here. I have a set of 1968 "Hemisfair" plates I'd like to run on my GMC. I've waited about registering them because I wasn't sure if there would be restrictions and also I'm afraid they might be stolen. None of you guys seem worried about theft so I'm just paranoid I guess.

02-03-2005, 12:37 PM	#58
ROBBY WHITE ZOIE AND ZACK Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ABILENE, TX. Posts: 212	Does Anyone Know If The Ones In Texas Have To Say Truck On The Plate Or Can They Just Be Plates From That Year The Post Above Me Has 68 Plates But They Don't Say Truck Can These Be Used On A Truck, Or Do Thay Have To Be Like The Ones If First Post. __________________ AMERICAN BULLDOGS AND CHEVY TRUCKS 71 1/2 SUBURBAN 402BB IN PROGRESS 90 1/2 TON SILVERADO 02 1/2 SUBURBAN 67 GMC 1/2 TON LONGBED 05 AVALANCHE

02-03-2005, 01:15 PM	#59
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The ladies told me they had to match, ie.. truck, etc. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-03-2005, 04:34 PM	#60
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	I won the auction I was bidding on. Hope to see them next week. TX FF - can you explain what I need to ask for at the DMV when I want to use them on my truck, have no inspections, but get to drive it more than to the fairs/shows/parades/etc? __________________ Hook'em

02-03-2005, 06:36 PM	#61
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Legally, no. Technically, you can register it as an antique and only drive to to shows, parades, events, or if you're working on it.. I just nod my head politely, fill out the form, and assure her I understand. After that, it's up to you. I drive mine and have never been pulled over or questioned. Officially, I tell you I only drive it to shows, or when I've been working on the vehicle. If mister cop ever does pull me over and asks, I'm taking it to a friends house so we can work on it. Been doing it since 1991 that way. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-03-2005, 07:35 PM	#62
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	I thought having plates to match the year of vehicle was a good idea, so Ive been picking them up lately, heres a few of them.. Attached Images __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

02-04-2005, 06:46 PM	#63
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Hey SWBMAN, have you registered any of those tags in Oklahoma? I recently bought one on Ebay and after checking around at a couple of tag agents, they both told me that in Oklahoma you CAN NOT re-register a tag that does not belong to your vehicle. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-04-2005, 11:33 PM	#64
patrick66 crazy about dem trucks! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 75	Gene, the tag agent people generally don't know Shiite about anything they don't have on hand. What you need to do is call the Oklahoma Tax Commission (the state tag authority) and tell them the year and the tag number you have. If that number is not currently registered on ANY other vehicle in Oklahoma, taht means the tag is available. You then need to submit it to the State so they can physically inspect it. I live close enough to the OTC that it's no big deal to do that. Then, you are requesting that number/tag as an "vintage registration", which costs $21.00 annually, in addition to your normal registration. I have 1966, 1971, 1937, and 1952 tags on cars and they are all tagged with those. In addition, you get a year decal that goes on your lower left of your windshield that says you're current. The requirements are those above and that the tag must be legible and in its' original colors (repaints are OK on pre-reflective plates). A car tag can be used on a truck, but not vice versa. It must be an Oklahoma tag the same year as the build of the car. Pretty simple, really. __________________ patrick66 - '67 C-10

02-04-2005, 11:49 PM	#65
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Gene, Patrick is right the local tag agencies dont know squat, when asked I them about old plates all I got what dumb blank looks,so I called the Tag Authority and got the answers I was looking for. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay



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