Illinois Model A owners??????????????

[31 Model A]

DMV is closed now until Tuesday, thought I would ask to all those A owners living in Illinois if.....................anyone knows the policy for using/registering original 1931 plates?

Cheers..............

[C26Pinelake]

How about a google on the net? Wayne

[Mitch//pa]

you can also try looking online.,,, most DMV's supply that info along with downloadable forms... just a thought sir

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

you can also try looking online.,,, most DMV's supply that info along with downloadable forms... just a thought sir

Been searching on the Illinois DMV site Mitch, either I'm blind or it's just nothing there using antique plates. There is a section on antiques plates for an antique vehicle but nothing for original plates usage.

[Mitch//pa]

here ya go
historical license plate may be displayed but you must keep the original plate and registration in the car

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/pu...ons/vsd355.pdf

[31 Model A]

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

here ya go
historical license plate may be displayed but you must keep the original plate and registration in the car

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/pu...ons/vsd355.pdf

Just came to post this:

• YEAR OF MANUFACTURE LICENSE PLATE USE -- Registration not offered, but display permitted:
  VEHICLE QUALIFYING AGE: 25 years old or older, 20 years for firefighting vehicles
  VEHICLE TYPES QUALIFYING FOR YOM: passenger vehicles, trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less, sport utility vehicles and motorcycles, firefighting vehicles.
  MUST TYPES MATCH: Not stated
  SINGLE/PAIR REQUIRED: Not stated
  REPAINTED PLATES ALLOWED: Not stated
  MUST NUMBER CLEAR:
  NOTES: YOM registration is not permitted, but display of YOM plates on vehicles qualifying as Antique Vehicles is permitted provided that valid, current Antique Vehicle plates and registration are kept in the vehicle at all times. The following is quoted from the above website:
• >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>
• NOW!!!! do I read that right, YOM plates can be displayed as long as the current Antique plates and registration is kept IN the car????

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Just came to post this:

• YEAR OF MANUFACTURE LICENSE PLATE USE -- Registration not offered, but display permitted:
  VEHICLE QUALIFYING AGE: 25 years old or older, 20 years for firefighting vehicles
  VEHICLE TYPES QUALIFYING FOR YOM: passenger vehicles, trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less, sport utility vehicles and motorcycles, firefighting vehicles.
  MUST TYPES MATCH: Not stated
  SINGLE/PAIR REQUIRED: Not stated
  REPAINTED PLATES ALLOWED: Not stated
  MUST NUMBER CLEAR:
  NOTES: YOM registration is not permitted, but display of YOM plates on vehicles qualifying as Antique Vehicles is permitted provided that valid, current Antique Vehicle plates and registration are kept in the vehicle at all times. The following is quoted from the above website:
• >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>
• NOW!!!! do I read that right, YOM plates can be displayed as long as the current Antique plates and registration is kept IN the car????

thats the way i see it

[Jeff/Illinois]

Go to 'YOM' or Year Of Manufacture. Illinois has been pretty easy to work with on this.

You don't need to 'register' your original plates. Put them on the car BUT you DO need to buy modern plates, either regular plates, Antique Vehicle plates, or the EA plates (forget what that stands for). Keep them in the car in case you get pulled over and show the policeman that stopped you.

I had a copy of the Ill. Legislature Bill that allowed running them somewhere if I can find it I'll post it.

Been doing this for at least 30 years and have NEVER had a problem. Have had Ill. State Police wave at me and give me the thumbs up many times!!

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Go to 'YOM' or Year Of Manufacture. Illinois has been pretty easy to work with on this.

You don't need to 'register' your original plates. Put them on the car BUT you DO need to buy modern plates, either regular plates, Antique Vehicle plates, or the EA plates (forget what that stands for). Keep them in the car in case you get pulled over and show the policeman that stopped you.

I had a copy of the Ill. Legislature Bill that allowed running them somewhere if I can find it I'll post it.

Been doing this for at least 30 years and have NEVER had a problem. Have had Ill. State Police wave at me and give me the thumbs up many times!!

Hot diggity damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just acquired two matching restored 1931 Illinois plates...............

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

thats the way i see it

Me too!!!!!!!!!

[Mitch//pa]

do you have to put one on the front also??? it blocks the air flow

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

do you have to put one on the front also??? it blocks the air flow

Yes but, the one I have to have there now is bigger than one of these.

[Mitch//pa]

nice looking plates

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

nice looking plates

Green too....they match Sarah's dress!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Green too....they match Sarah's dress!!!!!!!!!!!!

is that the proper 31 colors?

[msmaron]

Been running original plates for 9 years now,,,like everyone says, just have the antique ones with you

[Big hammer]

Very close

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

is that the proper 31 colors?

The restorer says so.....hope so.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by msmaron

Been running original plates for 9 years now,,,like everyone says, just have the antique ones with you

Have you ever heard of an Illinois tax plate frame?

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Have you ever heard of an Illinois tax plate frame?

I guess you do, saw it on your photo gallery. Just wanted to know if they did exist.

[99ZoomR]

This is nice to know! I just bought my first Model A ('31 Tudor) a month ago and have been enjoying all the info on the forum. Looks like I'll have something else to start searching for...😊

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by 99ZoomR

This is nice to know! I just bought my first Model A ('31 Tudor) a month ago and have been enjoying all the info on the forum. Looks like I'll have something else to start searching for...��

Welcome to the Barn. Where in central Illinois are you?

[Fred K-OR]

I have a daughter and two son-in-laws that are cops. I asked my daughter if they tend to stop old cars to check them out. She said no, they just admire them and wave. Don't know if all cops are the same but this is just one that likes old cars.

[99ZoomR]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Welcome to the Barn. Where in central Illinois are you?

Thanks! We live near Bloomington.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by 99ZoomR

Thanks! We live near Bloomington.

We might meet up someday. I know nothing about the innards of Model A but if ya ever want to buy a Grit, I'm your man.

[Jeff/Illinois]

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Originally Posted by 99ZoomR

This is nice to know! I just bought my first Model A ('31 Tudor) a month ago and have been enjoying all the info on the forum. Looks like I'll have something else to start searching for...😊

Congrats 99ZoomR! NICE looking Tudor

There is an active Model A Group around the Peoria area with members in Washington and surrounding towns. Check the Model A Ford Club of America roster and you will see their address, meeting times, etc. Rainmaker Ron is near there, a wealth of Model A info nice group of folks I'm told, all of them I was in Morton a couple weeks ago and saw a pretty sharp Washington Blue '30 Tudor wheeling down the street and about an hour later spotted a Ruby Red '30 Pickup that was a head turner, same town (Morton). They're out there in Central Illinois!!

[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Yes but, the one I have to have there now is bigger than one of these.

Them's nice plates as they say!! Beautiful!

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by msmaron

Been running original plates for 9 years now,,,like everyone says, just have the antique ones with you

PM sent.............

[oldwoodsman]

Originally Posted by 99ZoomR

Thanks! We live near Bloomington.

Back in August we motored through Bloomington on our way from Duluth to the Moonshine store to get a hamburger. If you get the chance stop there for a burger, it's a great experience.
http://www.clarkcountyil.org/Communities/moonshine.htm

[99ZoomR]

Originally Posted by oldwoodsman

Back in August we motored through Bloomington on our way from Duluth to the Moonshine store to get a hamburger. If you get the chance stop there for a burger, it's a great experience.
http://www.clarkcountyil.org/Communities/moonshine.htm

Yep! Been there a few times with our British car club. It's about an hour and a half from here, but nice scenery and great burgers.