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I came across a 1949 NJ (Farm Use) plate at a swap meet and the guy only wanted $5 for it (probably should have bought it) anyways he had others that were ceramic plated that he was asking a lot more for. I'm suborn and really want one that says 1950 because my truck is a 50, so with that being said is it even possible to get an old plate like that to register to my truck for use? Here is a picture of a N.O.S one for sale on eBay for example, but it's 1959.
I would have bought it for $5.00, for wall art if nothing else. Your question is best posed at your DMV or DOL, or their website. Where I live you can, but the plate must be restored, inspected, and is limited to collector use. WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: Restored license plates
It doesn't look like NJ offers the use of Antique Plate/s (YOM - Year Of Manufacture). Like others stated you need to talk to your DMV (or MVD), have them tell ya if you can use one. Also find out the telephone number for the department to call and confirm that that plate is available at that time. those numbers and letters can be used on a newer plate. Good Luck... I paid $75 for a pair of '49 Ariz plates that were clean to use on my vehicle. I also purchased a '49 Virginia plate for my wall for just under $20, from ebay.
I found a Connecticut farm plate a few years ago at a flea market and bought it. Then I had to track down a '50 year tab to make it complete. Unfortunately, there was only one plate so I'm not sure that CT DMV will let me register it as a "Year of Manufacture" plate and run it on the truck. If not, it will still make great wall art.
I think I'll probably just go with Antique auto insurance for the truck, i wont be driving it much and it's cost effective. Sadly I will have to run the new QQ plates (now i hear they don't even stamp them anymore it's digitally printed flat lettering). But when i pull into a car show I'd like to have an old vintage one just for show. Going to keep my eye out!
This is the only picture I am unhappy to post here on the forms. Probably shouldn't even post it so we'll say for reference purposes only!
But when i pull into a car show I'd like to have an old vintage one just for show.
I have vintage Washington and British Columbia plates, as well as the original California plates that came with my truck. I plan on putting on the "regular" plates with nut and bolt with the bolt on the front of the plate with extra threads. Then I can easily add the vintage plate and secure it with acorn nuts. Just have to remember to take them off before the rubber hits the road.
I have a 1953 mercury convertible and a 1951 f1 pick up and i live in florida.I paid $25 for each plate and they are in real great shape.I bought one at a flea market and one at a pawn shop.both of them have the year stamped in them (1951-1953) they are not farm plates,they are both regular plates.they are registered and that is the only plate that i use and it is legal
I have vintage Washington ...........Just have to remember to take them off before the rubber hits the road.
In Wa you can just leave them on and drive with them if you did the permanent vintage registration that includes the plates...
I have an original restored 1955 plate with year tag for my 55. It's the only plate going in it when I get it drive-able.
There are some "rules" supposedly that requires you to only drive it to antique car shows etc...... I don't know how closely they monitor that. I know a lot of people with vintage plates on their old cars. They don't use them as daily drivers but they drive a LOT and the cops leave them alone!
I found a Connecticut farm plate a few years ago at a flea market and bought it. Then I had to track down a '50 year tab to make it complete. Unfortunately, there was only one plate so I'm not sure that CT DMV will let me register it as a "Year of Manufacture" plate and run it on the truck. If not, it will still make great wall art.
You most definitely need two plates to take advantage of Connecticut's Year of Manufacture plate registration offer. Which sucks because that's a nice plate you have there too!
Here's my '56 plate:
Connecticut Year of Manufacture Plate 1956 Ford
Connecticut Year of Manufacture Plate 1956 Ford
As to New Jersey - I can't believe how strict the state is. Well, okay, fine I CAN believe it but I didn't realize that Connecticut is actually easy about something compared to another state. You can't register your vehicle if it's being repaired. Connecticut didn't care. My truck was still being put back together when I walked out of the DMV with my temporary registration. Then I went home and spent the next few days putting it together, drove it to a local Midas for a VIN verification, went back to the DMV and walked out with my registration.
In Wa you can just leave them on and drive with them if you did the permanent vintage registration that includes the plates...
I have an original restored 1955 plate with year tag for my 55. It's the only plate going in it when I get it drive-able.
There are some "rules" supposedly that requires you to only drive it to antique car shows etc...... I don't know how closely they monitor that. I know a lot of people with vintage plates on their old cars. They don't use them as daily drivers but they drive a LOT and the cops leave them alone!
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I'm well aware of it. I know I guy in Kettle that has a set on his GMC, but he rarely drives it and never more than 20 miles from home. However one of the clear rules is that it may not be used to carry loads or for commercial purposes. I want to use mine in connection with my farm, so with lettering and a bed load of produce or pulling a trailer it would likely get the attention of Freddy.
03-05-2016, 08:52 AM
