historic plates?
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From: Cow Town, CA
i knew about the where but not the how much...i have been talking to people with them and they say they never get questioned about where they are going when they get pulled over. i was also told that you can exercise the car as needed. also historic plates are only $2 (yes two dollars) a year to register. also my truck is only inssured for about 5000 miles a year any way
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http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5004.htm
Here is the application:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg17a.pdf
Where did you hear the $2 fee?
I don't see anything about Year of Make plates. I only see Horseless Carriage plates (prior to 1922 unless you have => 16 cylinders) or Historical Vehicle plates (older than 25 years). Both are restricted useage.
Here is the application:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg17a.pdf
Where did you hear the $2 fee?
I don't see anything about Year of Make plates. I only see Horseless Carriage plates (prior to 1922 unless you have => 16 cylinders) or Historical Vehicle plates (older than 25 years). Both are restricted useage.
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year of make plates only can be on mid 60s and older and you have to buy the plate and bring it in and have them look at it.
i got the $2 from 2 pantara owners who have the plates.
i got the $2 from 2 pantara owners who have the plates.
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that is what i was thinking that it would just be kinda cool to have, i have never liked my plates on my truck, really its the color that i dont like much, which is funny because it is the same color as my truck, ford blue or close to it.
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It is cool, but I would worry about getting stopped. For example, when you load your bed up with camping gear and head to El Mirage, it's pretty obvious that you are not going to a parade or car show.
Just how stupid do we think cops are?
Just how stupid do we think cops are?
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i am part of a club that takes camper special trucks camping like happened in the 70s when they were new.....my car club is going camping that cant happen?
but the 2 people that have them said the times they have gotten pulled the cops didnt even ask anything about where they were going...
but yes you do open your self up to some legal issues.
but the 2 people that have them said the times they have gotten pulled the cops didnt even ask anything about where they were going...
but yes you do open your self up to some legal issues.
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I don't mind ***** things like that. If it is something I want I just buy it. Cops aren't as bad as we make them out to be. Just mind the speed limit and you should be ok. Now buy the plate already.
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i am part of a club that takes camper special trucks camping like happened in the 70s when they were new.....my car club is going camping that cant happen?
but the 2 people that have them said the times they have gotten pulled the cops didnt even ask anything about where they were going...
but yes you do open your self up to some legal issues.
but the 2 people that have them said the times they have gotten pulled the cops didnt even ask anything about where they were going...
but yes you do open your self up to some legal issues.
(f) As used in this section, a vehicle is of historic interest if it is collected, restored, maintained, and operated by a collector or hobbyist principally for purposes of exhibition and historic vehicle club activities.
So, yes... Camping in your historical vehicle would seem to be permitted as long as it is a club activity.
I think it would be cool to have the plates, but I don't want any more crap then I already get from the cops out here; Especially if I decide to make a run to the dump or pick up some lumber.
Take a few pics for us if you do get them Brady!
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a vehicle is of historic interest if it is collected, restored, maintained, and operated
Probably a hefty fine too, since you are cheating the system. They hate that.
Just my .02.....call me a killjoy.
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Not here in Arizona! i run them on my 66 f100 and it's my Daily driver/work truck.
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who says its not restored? and once i paint the doors like my gandpas old lumber company truck with a phone number that has "metcalf" in it it will really look the part i think....i am resoring it to match the one my grandpa had and this is what his looked like.....