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01-01-2020, 11:31 PM | #1 |
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Proper License Plate??
I have a 1929 Roadster Pick up.
I have seen them with a 'regular' as well as a 'commercial' Michigan License plate. Is one more accurate than the other??? Is a 'regular' 1929 MI plate OK on a Model A pick up truck? (It will be a 'display' piece for me. I have a new, current plate as I drive it for pleasure when I feel the need!) Thanks!! |
01-02-2020, 09:00 AM | #2 |
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Re: Proper License Plate??
I saw nothing in the history of MI plates that relates to commercial vehicles. I would use either one I could find until there is a definitive answer. It may have depended on the original owners registration, i.e. if a business owned it then a commercial may have been issued as opposed to say a farmer buying one. As an example, in recent times the state of DE registered all pick up trucks as commercial but I dont think they do so anymore.
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01-02-2020, 09:34 AM | #3 |
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Re: Proper License Plate??
I've seen commercial fleet tags and Farm tags too where applicable. A private owner is not eligible for a commercial plate in most cases. Only a commercial operator's transport vehicles are eligible. A farm vehicle has to be one that is used for farm work only. The farmer's family car doesn't qualify. Only the pickups and trucks qualify.
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01-02-2020, 09:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: Proper License Plate??
I have the antique plate in the traditional spot my my model a's and the correct modern plates on the bumper in front.
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01-02-2020, 10:05 AM | #5 |
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Re: Proper License Plate??
I respectfully suggest that a definitive interpretation of license plate requirements and allowances therein can be clearly outlined by engaging with someone who specializes in plates in the state of MICHIGAN DMV. In person, phone, or internet.
Someone on this site may be well versed in Michigan motor vehicle regulations......
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01-02-2020, 10:41 AM | #6 | |
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01-02-2020, 11:39 AM | #7 |
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Either is fine. If not using it commercially, why would you pay the extra fees?
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01-02-2020, 12:02 PM | #8 |
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Re: Proper License Plate??
I don’t understand what a 1929 pickup would have had back in 1929. If either a regular plate, or commercial would been seen running around, then I’d be happy with either today.
What I didn’t want was to show up at a Model A day someplace (I’m new to this) with a regular plate displayed on my truck and have folks telling me that it was ‘wrong ‘ . Make sense? Thanks for the replies. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-02-2020, 01:57 PM | #9 |
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All states have different requirements, sometimes at different times. DMV should know.
Don't worry about what is said at a meet, proper info is not always given. NYS at one time required commercial plates on pick-ups, finally changed that requirement awhile ago. |
01-02-2020, 03:01 PM | #10 | |
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01-02-2020, 03:13 PM | #11 |
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Re: Proper License Plate??
Thanks for your help.
I didn’t find anything searching the DMV either. I will likely try and find a nice regular plate and wear it with pride!! Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-02-2020, 03:20 PM | #12 |
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Re: Proper License Plate??
In California if you go to the DMV to register a Model A pick up for the first time chances are that an uniformed DMV employee will tell you that you need to get the vehicle weighed and must have commercial plates issued. this is usually what happens, but it is not true because there is a statute that says early pick ups are exempt.
See the attached. Best to take this with you to the California DMV if you are registering a Model A pick up for the first time. Commercial plates are more expensive. Tom Endy |
01-02-2020, 03:33 PM | #13 | |
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01-02-2020, 04:23 PM | #14 |
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Re: Proper License Plate??
Ha! Plenty of ‘those’ out there, David!
I’m not trying to register it as ‘commercial ‘. I just want a cool vintage plate. Michigan’s rules for classic plates are very restrictive on usage. So I have a standard new plate on it for use when driving. I want the 1929 plate cuz I think they are cool. The vintage plate will be just for display. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-02-2020, 04:31 PM | #15 |
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18 years ago I moved from IL to TN. I have a 29 Model A Pickup with a 29 IL plate and I wanted a 29 TN truck plate. I went to several license plate shows and the cheapest 29 TN truck plate that I could find was only $700. The IL plate will stay on it.
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01-02-2020, 06:56 PM | #16 |
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This is a PDF link from the MI DMV that covers historical registrations and YOM license plates. It states you can use ones that are approved but they have to be original. They warn you not to purchase unless it's approved. A photo has to be used for approval. If in doubt, call the local DMV.
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/hplate_16252_7.pdf |
01-02-2020, 08:25 PM | #17 | |
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01-03-2020, 02:11 AM | #18 |
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https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,...9800--,00.html
The Department has two types of commercial plates available - a "regular" commercial plate and an elected gross vehicle weight (GVW) commercial plate. The following vehicles use the "regular" commercial plate:
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01-03-2020, 02:13 AM | #19 |
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https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,...364---,00.html
Historical vehicles A historical vehicle must be:
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01-03-2020, 09:57 AM | #20 | |
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A study of historic license plates/vehicle registration would make a great thesis for a grad student some place. It seems that these kind of questions pop up all of the time with many different answers. Be nice if there was one go to place! |
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