Antique plates

Rocky Rocket

Rocky Rocket

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Can anyone tell me how to go about getting the 1931 original plates for my 31 model A? The DMV told me if i found one, Indiana only has one license plate. I had to fill out some form and bring it back to them and I could display that one on my car. I've seen them on other cars and they look so good I gotta get one but I'm not sure where to look or the procedure or what it takes to make it legal.
 
Find a plate at a swap meet, clear it through the DMV, process the proper paperwork, and you're good to go.
 
I have seen a lot of brand-new looking plates. Do you know if there Is there a place online you can buy them? They have to be a legitimate plate issued for that year and your state don't they? I know, I need patients but i want it now dang it... <):^D
 
I found a nice original 1928 Montana plate on eBay. The cost depends on the condition, and how rare your year and state is. Mine cost around $75 IIRC.

As far as being legal, it isn't....but, you're unlikely to have any problems, as long as the proper issued plate is also displayed. This doesn't mean you won't have a problem with an individual policeman who will make an issue out of it, but the majority of cops will understand why you have a vintage plate on your vintage car, and will let it slide.

Make sure you have the tools to take it off, on the spot.

Be nice, don't be a jerk.

(Put it back on later.) :)

eog
 

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There was a guy at Kerrville who lives in Vernon TX. He restores old plates, and sells them. I don't have my phone handy, I'll get his info and post it soon, Maybe someone knows who I'm referring to.
 
Gerald Thiele, 940-357-0387. He just did a set of 31 Texas plates for me, They had rust pits and a tear. They now look just like when they left the prison. Very reasonable.
 
I just checked EBAY and bought one. Oddly enough i buy and sell on EBAY once in a while and never even thought of ebay! Geshhh...... They say the first thing to go is..........
 
Rocky I fully realize you have found a plate....
But Indianapolis Craigslist on June 17 has a guy in Caramel with a slew of plates
Including 4 from 1931.
Good luck with your project

Gil. NoCal
 
Heck. The plate I found was close to my vin number on the motor. 4072307
Wouldn’t that be cool if you happens to find a plate that was close or had your car Vin number? &#55357;&#56833; I’ll check Craigslist out Gil. THANK YOU!
 
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