The Ford Barn

34Pietenpol · 03-07-2019, 06:36 AM

Here's an update on my newly purchased 1931 Mail Truck: It is still in storage in NY while I await better driving weather. Also, I have waited 6 weeks for VA DMV to process my request for a VA Title. This was complicated by the fact that NY doesn't issue titles for vehicles older than about 1972. Still, 6 weeks seems a ridiculous processing period - and I still do not have the title. The less than helpful person answering the phone refuses to give me even a hint of when I can expect the title. Says it is DMV policy. Once I have title in hand I can get the registration and plates and we're off for a driving adventure. I have a pre-departure checklist to clear up before hitting the road, about a day's work changing tires, fluids and checking things over. At 35-40 mph I am allowing 3-4 days for the backroads journey south, camping along the way. Since the route goes near Bellefonte, and Mifflinburg, PA we will be stopping for photo ops. I'd like to stop at York as well but it's too far off the path. Perhaps another time/trip. Any guesses here on why the two stops? I promise to post the good and the bad from this trip on a new thread in this Forum, whether we make it under power or under tow.

03-07-2019, 06:36 AM	#33
34Pietenpol Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 65	Re: Mail truck question Here's an update on my newly purchased 1931 Mail Truck: It is still in storage in NY while I await better driving weather. Also, I have waited 6 weeks for VA DMV to process my request for a VA Title. This was complicated by the fact that NY doesn't issue titles for vehicles older than about 1972. Still, 6 weeks seems a ridiculous processing period - and I still do not have the title. The less than helpful person answering the phone refuses to give me even a hint of when I can expect the title. Says it is DMV policy. Once I have title in hand I can get the registration and plates and we're off for a driving adventure. I have a pre-departure checklist to clear up before hitting the road, about a day's work changing tires, fluids and checking things over. At 35-40 mph I am allowing 3-4 days for the backroads journey south, camping along the way. Since the route goes near Bellefonte, and Mifflinburg, PA we will be stopping for photo ops. I'd like to stop at York as well but it's too far off the path. Perhaps another time/trip. Any guesses here on why the two stops? I promise to post the good and the bad from this trip on a new thread in this Forum, whether we make it under power or under tow.