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Post by Teachndad on Nov 10, 2014 21:30:43 GMT -8
Hi, I am like a kid in a candy store, with only a few pennies in his pocket, when it comes to looking for little things for my Westerner, Andy. I was scanning ebay looking for cheap vintage 1957 license plates that would dress up the outside and give an air of authenticity. I wasn't looking for the YOM program plates for California - too expensive for me. I found this seller on ebay that makes copies of all sorts of license plates for a very reasonable $18 including shipping. ebay seller of mock license plates << click for link I can't be the first one to think about this. Does anyone know if there are any legal issues with putting an additional personalized license plate on the rear of the trailer when driving? I would post my current PTI License plate(non personalized) under the license plate light and attached to the proper mount, but the personalized plate would sit somewhere else, probably off to the side. The personalized plate for me might show - IM ANDY with a 57 black on yellow plate like the original for that year. thanks Rod
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Post by vikx on Nov 10, 2014 23:06:49 GMT -8
I like this idea! Why not call DMV for the rules? I'm thinking it would be fine, at least hope so.
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Post by Ten on Nov 11, 2014 3:00:06 GMT -8
This will probably vary greatly state-to-state. Your state's DMV should have all the rules regarding displays and also guidelines for the "actual" plate, on the web.
Here in NY, there is the option of having custom vanity plates made up, the 'drawback' is that they are done on contemporary plate design. There are also allowances for using a 'historical" plate, on antique vehicles, which are also state-generated. To be honest I am not sure about the availability for trailers.
I have found also that there is an allowance for a period-correct plate to be used as the registered plate. It requires having a valid registration first, then it is possible to substitute an actual state-plate from the proper time period. My plan is to go this route with the trailers, and put a vanity plate on the truck.
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Post by portajohn on Nov 11, 2014 5:49:09 GMT -8
I liked the idea, and was going to check out what the Massachusetts plate looked like, but I saw it says they are not embossed. Bummer.. Deal breaker for me. That's just me though. I would be less inclined to think you would have a problem with a screened plate vs an embossed one.
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Post by Teachndad on Nov 11, 2014 6:19:27 GMT -8
Hi, I missed the description mentioning that they are not embossed. I am surprised it's not. The printing process made it look so 3D to me, I never would have thought it was just printed on. I went to the California DMV site to see what I could find. I found the California Legacy License Plate program. The link is here>> link I was only aware of the YOM program up until now. I think the California program is similar to one that Ten mentions. The Legacy Plate Program does include trailers. It's stated on the website. However, looking at the numbers, the black on yellow plate orders probably won't make it to the minimum 7,500 orders.
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