The Ford Barn

Mitch//pa · 12-10-2014, 07:58 AM

what do you guys think of this plate...

raprice22 · 12-10-2014, 08:19 AM

It looks to be in remarkable condition. I don't know what the regulations are in Pennsylvania, but you should check to see if you can repaint the numbers/letters. Some states say that you cannot alter or restore a license plate. With your DMV permission, you could just install the plate on your '30 Model A.
Rog

Vin-tin · 12-10-2014, 08:20 AM

I like it Mitch. It's kind of a unique letter and number combo. Restore the paint and your good to go.
I recently talked to a notary about the old purple plates they no longer make

and the YOM plates. She said if an old plate number had not been registered for a few years, PENNDOT can re-issue that number on a new plate. If that happens, it kills the old plate.
I like the purple plates and wish they would bring them back.

62pan · 12-10-2014, 11:06 AM

Looking at Pa's website that plate is okay to use registration wise, not sure about the paint condition though.

jkeesey · 12-10-2014, 11:08 AM

I was told the plates must be in restored original condition. So perfect. I have a matched front and rear pair for my Model A but the number was reused so they are useless.

Cape Codder · 12-10-2014, 11:20 AM

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I think it is pretty neat and you should give it to me 'cause I live in MA and how neat would that be? LOL Good luck with working it thru the PA DMV!!

Mitch//pa · 12-10-2014, 11:21 AM

here in PA we can restore our plates for use or they must be legible for unrestored...

i thought this plate was cool not only because of the 123 but the MA which can stand for Model A or Mitch's Auto

the numbers were clear to use in the data base so i went for it and then sent it to tagdr.com for restoration...
i think it's a good fit for Lucy

Y-Blockhead · 12-10-2014, 11:42 AM

So you need just one plate in PA.? In California you need 2 plates. That make it more difficult to get YOM plates.

Mitch//pa · 12-10-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

So you need just one plate in PA.? In California you need 2 plates. That make it more difficult to get YOM plates.

Yes just one

those CA plates sell for big bucks

i bought this one for 9.99

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-10-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Yes just one

those CA plates sell for big bucks

i bought this one for 9.99

Vermin has beautifully restored '29 California plates, Black, with Yellow letters, 14" long & with square corners. Cost me 2 arms & a leg, to purchase 3 plain chrome frames for them!!!
Often wondered, if I ran current plates on a Model A & painted them Black/Yellow, would JOHN LAW notice??????
Bill W.

Boston Bruce · 12-10-2014, 12:09 PM

Not a bad number Mitch. Nice painting job by the Dr.

1930_plate.jpg

Patrick L. · 12-10-2014, 12:36 PM

Thats a beauty ! He does nice work.

Y-Blockhead · 12-10-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Yes just one

those CA plates sell for big bucks

i bought this one for 9.99

Thankfully my YOM plates were on the car when I bought it.

Jeff/Illinois · 12-10-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Thats a beauty ! He does nice work.

I'll say. Looks nice.

Vin-tin · 12-10-2014, 05:40 PM

What color combo is correct for Pennsylvania plates. I've seen some like the one Mitch has, but I also seen some with blue background with yellow letter/numbers. Why are they different?

62pan · 12-10-2014, 05:47 PM

Pa alternated colors blue and yellow each year starting in 1923 with 23 being blue with yellow numbers.

Mitch//pa · 12-10-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vin-tin

What color combo is correct for Pennsylvania plates. I've seen some like the one Mitch has, but I also seen some with blue background with yellow letter/numbers. Why are they different?

Vin,
Ck this out some good info

http://www.ricksplates.com/pennsylva...ss1.htm#pass30

1930pu · 12-10-2014, 06:48 PM

Your plate looks great, Thanks for letting us know who restored it. I have a 1930 coupe and a 1930 rpu, I was able to get 2 1930 Pa. plates with all the numbers the same except the last one, one ends in 6 and the other 7, hope they come out as nice as yours..

160B · 12-10-2014, 06:53 PM

Here is the Washington 1931 YOM plate I have on my 1931 160B, I have had the plate since 1970, when my wife bought a box of plates at a garage sale for $15 and thought I would be upset because she spent too much!!

As I recall the box had plates from 1928 through the 40s, all matching sets!!!

this plate has been restored and I like it because it has 3 31's on it

Mitch//pa · 12-10-2014, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1930pu

Your plate looks great, Thanks for letting us know who restored it. I have a 1930 coupe and a 1930 rpu, I was able to get 2 1930 Pa. plates with all the numbers the same except the last one, one ends in 6 and the other 7, hope they come out as nice as yours..

this is the 3rd plate Rod did for me.. i am very happy with them all
he also sends pics of it after glass beading
The pic doesn't show it great but it did have a lot of dents issues and pitting

12-10-2014, 07:58 AM	#1
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	YOM plate what do you guys think of this plate...

12-10-2014, 08:19 AM	#2
raprice22 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 80	Re: YOM plate It looks to be in remarkable condition. I don't know what the regulations are in Pennsylvania, but you should check to see if you can repaint the numbers/letters. Some states say that you cannot alter or restore a license plate. With your DMV permission, you could just install the plate on your '30 Model A. Rog

12-10-2014, 08:20 AM	#3
Vin-tin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 543	Re: YOM plate I like it Mitch. It's kind of a unique letter and number combo. Restore the paint and your good to go. I recently talked to a notary about the old purple plates they no longer make and the YOM plates. She said if an old plate number had not been registered for a few years, PENNDOT can re-issue that number on a new plate. If that happens, it kills the old plate. I like the purple plates and wish they would bring them back. __________________ 1929 Coupe 1930 Coupe 1935 Ford 5 window coupe

12-10-2014, 11:06 AM	#4
62pan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middletown Pa Posts: 391	Re: YOM plate Looking at Pa's website that plate is okay to use registration wise, not sure about the paint condition though.

12-10-2014, 11:08 AM	#5
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: YOM plate I was told the plates must be in restored original condition. So perfect. I have a matched front and rear pair for my Model A but the number was reused so they are useless.

12-10-2014, 11:20 AM	#6
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,262	Re: YOM plate Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think it is pretty neat and you should give it to me 'cause I live in MA and how neat would that be? LOL Good luck with working it thru the PA DMV!!

12-10-2014, 11:21 AM	#7
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: YOM plate here in PA we can restore our plates for use or they must be legible for unrestored... i thought this plate was cool not only because of the 123 but the MA which can stand for Model A or Mitch's Auto the numbers were clear to use in the data base so i went for it and then sent it to tagdr.com for restoration... i think it's a good fit for Lucy

12-10-2014, 11:42 AM	#8
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: YOM plate So you need just one plate in PA.? In California you need 2 plates. That make it more difficult to get YOM plates.

12-10-2014, 12:09 PM	#11
Boston Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine and SC Posts: 205	Re: YOM plate Not a bad number Mitch. Nice painting job by the Dr. 1930_plate.jpg

12-10-2014, 12:36 PM	#12
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: YOM plate Thats a beauty ! He does nice work.

12-10-2014, 05:47 PM	#16
62pan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middletown Pa Posts: 391	Re: YOM plate Pa alternated colors blue and yellow each year starting in 1923 with 23 being blue with yellow numbers.

12-10-2014, 06:48 PM	#18
1930pu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kingston, Pa. Posts: 151	Re: YOM plate Your plate looks great, Thanks for letting us know who restored it. I have a 1930 coupe and a 1930 rpu, I was able to get 2 1930 Pa. plates with all the numbers the same except the last one, one ends in 6 and the other 7, hope they come out as nice as yours..

12-10-2014, 06:53 PM	#19
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: YOM plate Here is the Washington 1931 YOM plate I have on my 1931 160B, I have had the plate since 1970, when my wife bought a box of plates at a garage sale for $15 and thought I would be upset because she spent too much!! As I recall the box had plates from 1928 through the 40s, all matching sets!!! this plate has been restored and I like it because it has 3 31's on it __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?