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Joe67 · 05-05-2006, 03:42 PM

So I head up to the DMV today to get a temp-plate for the '67 Panel truck. Turns out a one year plate is less then a 30 day temp plate.

She goes and gets the plate, and it is 1963 MU

I ask her if it is possible to get 1967 MU, she says it is 4 away. Goes to see her supervisor who goes to see her manager...

.. I end up with the plate 1967 MU How cool is that

subtle71 · 05-05-2006, 04:31 PM

Joe, Does that mean that the panel will now be sporting a "holstien" paint job?

**dennislbrooks** · 05-05-2006, 04:38 PM

so there are some very good people at the DMV --good story

RicksTrucks · 05-05-2006, 04:44 PM

Had a similar experience with my 68 short step. Went to get the plate, and without asking she says hold it a minute and goes to their storage closet and brings out a plate that ended in 68. Gotta love doing business in a small town where they know ya.

70rs/ss · 05-05-2006, 05:25 PM

I have one, but not a happy ending. I went to DMV to get plates for my 68 4X4 Burb and I recieved solid copper Historic Vehicle plates, they are way cool and super heavy!! Oh, the unhappy part is the the 68 is the one I lost control of the trailer it was on and it rolled (see: Does this look familiar? in the Burb thread) I still have the cool plates, I guess I can hang em on the wall?!

Jerry Jones · 05-05-2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe67

So I head up to the DMV today to get a temp-plate for the '67 Panel truck. Turns out a one year plate is less then a 30 day temp plate.

She goes and gets the plate, and it is 1963 MU

I ask her if it is possible to get 1967 MU, she says it is 4 away. Goes to see her supervisor who goes to see her manager...

.. I end up with the plate 1967 MU How cool is that

What is the MU gonna stand for?

**Palf70Step** · 05-05-2006, 06:09 PM

Congrats on the score. Looks liek your timing was right.

1969 GMC · 05-05-2006, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Jones

What is the MU gonna stand for?

When someone asks what year it is:

Joe: 1967, MU thaf**ker!

lol, at least i entertain myself

Joe67 · 05-05-2006, 06:46 PM

I was thinking about MU, too bad it wasn't PU for Pickup

No more real plans for the Panel, if it doesn't sell this summer, I'll have a rusty driver to enjoy while I work on the Pickup

72armyswbtruck · 05-07-2006, 04:55 AM

Yup that is a sweet story, my father had almost the same experience with his 1971 plates, they say JG 1971, those are his initials (he refuses to get handicap plates on the truck because of his license plate)

**special-K** · 05-07-2006, 06:05 AM

Cool tags.You`ll have to get a story behind the MU.Jerry is only the first one to ask,I thought the same thing when I first read it.People will think it`s a vanity-plate.I like 1969 GMC`s answer.

Jerry Jones · 05-16-2006, 10:00 AM

If it was for my '68 it could stand for major undertaking, or maybe mighty ugly

Joe67 · 05-16-2006, 10:37 AM

Mighty Ugly fits this one LOL

Orange · 05-16-2006, 12:14 PM

1967 Michigan Utility.
or
1967 Muscle Utility.

To bad it didn't have a V - it'd make more sense. Still, the 1967 is a good score!

Joe67 · 05-16-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

1967 Michigan Utility.
or
1967 Muscle Utility.

To bad it didn't have a V - it'd make more sense. Still, the 1967 is a good score!

Those are good!

maybe Motorcity Utility

Nice Avatar

mrein3 · 05-16-2006, 12:41 PM

The last time I drove through Ely, MN, everybody's plates were ELY xxx.
Somebody in St. Paul was on the ball.

Woody · 05-16-2006, 12:44 PM

When I put plates on my '68 C-20, I decided to go with Farm Plates (I live on 5 acres and I farm a garden and yard) because KY has a greaty looking farm plate with the FFA corn cobb, FFA Owl setting on the Plow and 4H symbols on it, with the Sun rising from behind the plowed field.

Anyway, She brings out 'JD 324' I asked if she had 'JD 327' (since the truck came with a 327) and she goes over finds it and issues me the JD 327 plate. In this case the JD is for John Deere or my Dad's initals and nickname when he was alive, so I had to have it!! Dad had a '67 C-10 he bought new in '67.

AWEGS72 · 05-16-2006, 12:48 PM

My story along the same line. We can buy Ducks Unlimited plates in Wisconsin, and I was thinking about buying them for my truck. I sent my wife to the DMV and she came back with regular plates. Ironicly they start with DU. I thought it was pretty cool.

glock35ipsc · 05-16-2006, 05:21 PM

A buddy of mine put his pro-street Vega back to street legal a number of years ago. When he went to get plates, he was handed "FLY-355". The car has a 355 with a Powerglide, and at low 10's, it does fly!

05-05-2006, 03:42 PM	#1
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Cool License Plate Story So I head up to the DMV today to get a temp-plate for the '67 Panel truck. Turns out a one year plate is less then a 30 day temp plate. She goes and gets the plate, and it is 1963 MU I ask her if it is possible to get 1967 MU, she says it is 4 away. Goes to see her supervisor who goes to see her manager... .. I end up with the plate 1967 MU How cool is that __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 05-05-2006 at 03:43 PM.

05-05-2006, 04:31 PM	#2
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Cool License Plate Story Joe, Does that mean that the panel will now be sporting a "holstien" paint job? __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

05-05-2006, 04:38 PM	#3
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: Cool License Plate Story so there are some very good people at the DMV --good story

05-05-2006, 04:44 PM	#4
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: Cool License Plate Story Had a similar experience with my 68 short step. Went to get the plate, and without asking she says hold it a minute and goes to their storage closet and brings out a plate that ended in 68. Gotta love doing business in a small town where they know ya. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

05-05-2006, 05:25 PM	#5
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Cool License Plate Story I have one, but not a happy ending. I went to DMV to get plates for my 68 4X4 Burb and I recieved solid copper Historic Vehicle plates, they are way cool and super heavy!! Oh, the unhappy part is the the 68 is the one I lost control of the trailer it was on and it rolled (see: Does this look familiar? in the Burb thread) I still have the cool plates, I guess I can hang em on the wall?!

05-05-2006, 06:09 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Re: Cool License Plate Story Congrats on the score. Looks liek your timing was right. __________________ 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!

05-05-2006, 06:46 PM	#9
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Cool License Plate Story I was thinking about MU, too bad it wasn't PU for Pickup No more real plans for the Panel, if it doesn't sell this summer, I'll have a rusty driver to enjoy while I work on the Pickup __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

05-07-2006, 04:55 AM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Cool License Plate Story Yup that is a sweet story, my father had almost the same experience with his 1971 plates, they say JG 1971, those are his initials (he refuses to get handicap plates on the truck because of his license plate) __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-07-2006, 06:05 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Cool License Plate Story Cool tags.You`ll have to get a story behind the MU.Jerry is only the first one to ask,I thought the same thing when I first read it.People will think it`s a vanity-plate.I like 1969 GMC`s answer. __________________ "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 ~

05-16-2006, 10:00 AM	#12
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Cool License Plate Story If it was for my '68 it could stand for major undertaking, or maybe mighty ugly __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

05-16-2006, 10:37 AM	#13
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Cool License Plate Story Mighty Ugly fits this one LOL __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

05-16-2006, 12:14 PM	#14
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Cool License Plate Story 1967 Michigan Utility. or 1967 Muscle Utility. To bad it didn't have a V - it'd make more sense. Still, the 1967 is a good score! __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

05-16-2006, 12:41 PM	#16
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Cool License Plate Story The last time I drove through Ely, MN, everybody's plates were ELY xxx. Somebody in St. Paul was on the ball. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

05-16-2006, 12:44 PM	#17
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: Cool License Plate Story When I put plates on my '68 C-20, I decided to go with Farm Plates (I live on 5 acres and I farm a garden and yard) because KY has a greaty looking farm plate with the FFA corn cobb, FFA Owl setting on the Plow and 4H symbols on it, with the Sun rising from behind the plowed field. Anyway, She brings out 'JD 324' I asked if she had 'JD 327' (since the truck came with a 327) and she goes over finds it and issues me the JD 327 plate. In this case the JD is for John Deere or my Dad's initals and nickname when he was alive, so I had to have it!! Dad had a '67 C-10 he bought new in '67.

05-16-2006, 12:48 PM	#18
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Cool License Plate Story My story along the same line. We can buy Ducks Unlimited plates in Wisconsin, and I was thinking about buying them for my truck. I sent my wife to the DMV and she came back with regular plates. Ironicly they start with DU. I thought it was pretty cool.



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