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Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: burdar] #2800216
07/23/20 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by burdar
I bought new for my Challenger. Probably technically illegal to use on the road in some states. The Iowa code is written pretty vague on their use.

https://www.licenseplates.tv/?match...Spdzh6gIVE9bACh1cHQPxEAAYASAAEgL0ZvD_BwE



not legal anywhere


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Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: 05dakota] #2800249
07/23/20 02:43 PM
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The Iowa code talks about plates that "represent" original issued plates. I keep a copy of it in the glove box.

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Antique Motor Vehicle/Limited Use
Iowa Code Section 321.58 through 321.62, 321.115, 321.122 and 321.124
Any motor vehicle 25 years old or older may be registered as an antique vehicle. The owner of a motor
vehicle which is registered as an antique may display authentic Iowa registration plates from the model
year of the motor vehicle, or representing the model year of the vehicle, furnished by the owner and
approved by the department, in lieu of a current and valid Iowa plate, provided the current Iowa plates
and registration issued to the vehicle are carried in the vehicle and are available for inspection to any
peace officer upon request

Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: burdar] #2800285
07/23/20 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by burdar
I bought new for my Challenger. Probably technically illegal to use on the road in some states. The Iowa code is written pretty vague on their use.

https://www.licenseplates.tv/?match...Spdzh6gIVE9bACh1cHQPxEAAYASAAEgL0ZvD_BwE


Took a quick peek and they have the bicentennial PA plate - would be pretty cool to have them make a plate that's sequential to the one I have and put it on my other Daytona. Not $120 cool though.

Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: 05dakota] #2800287
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Originally Posted by 05dakota
Originally Posted by burdar
I bought new for my Challenger. Probably technically illegal to use on the road in some states. The Iowa code is written pretty vaguely on their use.

https://www.licenseplates.tv/?match...Spdzh6gIVE9bACh1cHQPxEAAYASAAEgL0ZvD_BwE



not legal anywhere

I agree as they are Cheap Plastic and can not be used. I had mine done while I waited.
I have one that says Six Pak and this is the other. I use them for large indoor shows only.

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Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: 340SIX] #2800289
07/23/20 03:59 PM
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I agree as they are Cheap Plastic and can not be used.


They are NOT plastic. They are embossed metal like originals. There are some slight differences but they look very nice. I bought mine back in 2012 and they weren't $120 each. Prices have gone up since then. They do run specials on occasion.
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Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: Guitar Jones] #2800293
07/23/20 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Guitar Jones
The WV code says you can register them but the plates have to be inspected and approved. Now here is where it gets a little weird. A vehicle with antique plates can only be used for parades, events, on weekends and for transportation to and from said events or for repairs and road tests, these vehicles don't require an annual inspection. However if you are using vintage plates of the year of manufacture you can use the vehicle for general transportation but the vehicle has to be inspected and you have to pay the regular vehicle registration price.


Well that's stupid and now ya made me go look it up in PA. Looks like you have to title it as classic or antique to be eligible to display the vintage tag and they'll accept a picture of the tag for inspection purposes. They also have a nifty on line tool for checking to see if the tag number is currently in use but not sure how likely that is. The regs for vehicle use with antique tags also include the big gaping loop hole of "occasional transportation" and I've been driving through that one for years.

Being as far out in the sticks as your are, I'd get the antique tags for the cost / hassle reduction and not worry about getting pulled over and asked where yer going. A) how often do ya really see a cop B) like he really cares if you're headed to a car show C) Yes officer, just out testing whatever recent repair.

Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: ] #2800296
07/23/20 04:11 PM
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Can they do the reflective tape for the base or do the reflective paint?

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Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: Mr PotatoHead] #2800297
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Not a real plate, but I loves it.

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Re: Does anyone restore old license plates [Re: Mr PotatoHead] #2800304
07/23/20 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Potatohead
Not a real plate, but I loves it.



We had one like that with the "Dodge" lettering on it on Dad's Powerwagon for years!

Would love to find another!





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