| [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138414] |
Thu, 11 August 2011 07:59  |
Dolph Santorine
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I was at DMV this morning finishing up the registration on the motorhome.
The clerk insisted that I wanted "Antique" plates for the motorhome.
I passed because of the restrictions in WV, but.... if I still lived across the river in Ohio, that would have been a maybe!
Dolph Santorine
DE N8JPC
Wheeling, West Virginia
dolph@dolphsantorine.com
1977 GMC 26' Palm Beach
TZE167V100820
1976 GMC 26' Donor Coach
TZE166V101610
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| Re: [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138427 is a reply to message #138414] |
Thu, 11 August 2011 09:56  |
GeorgeRud
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Depending on the state's laws, the antique plates can be beneficial and much cheaper than normal registration.
You do have to be careful to check what restrictions they put on the usage of a coach with antique plates.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138432 is a reply to message #138414] |
Thu, 11 August 2011 10:26 |
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USAussie
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Dolph,
I don't know what the restrictions are in WV but the ones in Texas really
don't amount to much; basically you can only drive the GMC:
1) to / from maintenance
2) for testing
3) to a club event
If I missed any please correct me.
I have NEVER been stopped in and around Humble when I use it locally. I have
never been stopped in Texas. Once you're outside the state who cares!
The various GMC clubs have enough rallies you can pick the next one and say
that's where your going. Even if you're a month early, or not heading in the
right direction that's where you're going!
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Dolph Santorine
I was at DMV this morning finishing up the registration on the motorhome.
The clerk insisted that I wanted "Antique" plates for the motorhome.
I passed because of the restrictions in WV, but.... if I still lived across
the river in Ohio, that would have been a maybe!
Dolph
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138433 is a reply to message #138432] |
Thu, 11 August 2011 10:34 |
tphipps
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Virginia rules on Antiques are easy and friendly.
1. Must own or have access to another vehicle. Antique cannot be a daily driver.
2. Drive to and from rallies, and repair facilities any distance.
3. Local driving (?) restricted to 250 mile radius.
4. Must be insured.
5. No inspection, just self certification that it is safe. NO smog inspection.
6. $50 life time plates, $10 extra for personalized plates. Hint: GMC MH is mine.
Tom Phipps
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138435 is a reply to message #138432] |
Thu, 11 August 2011 10:35 |
Dolph Santorine
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Same in West Virginia. It's a by product of being politically active.
I drove my 66 Parklane to a luncheon recently and received a call from the Chief of Police. It was legitimate testing!
Dolph Santorine
adolph@Santorine.org
Excuse me for not being my usual wordy and sporadically verbose self. This message is sent from my iPhone.
No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
On Aug 11, 2011, at 11:26 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Dolph,
>
> I don't know what the restrictions are in WV but the ones in Texas really
> don't amount to much; basically you can only drive the GMC:
>
> 1) to / from maintenance
> 2) for testing
> 3) to a club event
>
> If I missed any please correct me.
>
> I have NEVER been stopped in and around Humble when I use it locally. I have
> never been stopped in Texas. Once you're outside the state who cares!
>
> The various GMC clubs have enough rallies you can pick the next one and say
> that's where your going. Even if you're a month early, or not heading in the
> right direction that's where you're going!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dolph Santorine
>
> I was at DMV this morning finishing up the registration on the motorhome.
>
> The clerk insisted that I wanted "Antique" plates for the motorhome.
>
> I passed because of the restrictions in WV, but.... if I still lived across
> the river in Ohio, that would have been a maybe!
>
>
> Dolph
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138436 is a reply to message #138432] |
Thu, 11 August 2011 10:36 |
Dolph Santorine
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The comment had more to do with rare/discontinued parts and work arounds than anything.
Dolph Santorine
adolph@Santorine.org
Excuse me for not being my usual wordy and sporadically verbose self. This message is sent from my iPhone.
No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
On Aug 11, 2011, at 11:26 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Dolph,
>
> I don't know what the restrictions are in WV but the ones in Texas really
> don't amount to much; basically you can only drive the GMC:
>
> 1) to / from maintenance
> 2) for testing
> 3) to a club event
>
> If I missed any please correct me.
>
> I have NEVER been stopped in and around Humble when I use it locally. I have
> never been stopped in Texas. Once you're outside the state who cares!
>
> The various GMC clubs have enough rallies you can pick the next one and say
> that's where your going. Even if you're a month early, or not heading in the
> right direction that's where you're going!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dolph Santorine
>
> I was at DMV this morning finishing up the registration on the motorhome.
>
> The clerk insisted that I wanted "Antique" plates for the motorhome.
>
> I passed because of the restrictions in WV, but.... if I still lived across
> the river in Ohio, that would have been a maybe!
>
>
> Dolph
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138439 is a reply to message #138427] |
Thu, 11 August 2011 10:43 |
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| GeorgeRud wrote on Thu, 11 August 2011 07:56 |
Depending on the state's laws, the antique plates can be beneficial and much cheaper than normal registration. ...
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Here (Oregon) the Special Purpose (SP) registration is about 1/3 the cost of normal registration and NEVER EXPIRES! (Normal expires every 2 years. This a big deal as I have three... all registered and sometimes even insured.) Plus I do not have to pass emissions! (Both my '78 and '77 would have to pass every 2 years.)
The allowed usage is pretty much what Rob stated for Texas. I handle it about how Rob recommends. (Someday it'll always be true.)
I see the SP plates being used on all kinds of older "daily drivers" around here. Seems nobody is watching this....
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
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| Re: [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138467 is a reply to message #138439] |
Thu, 11 August 2011 12:46 |
Ken Henderson
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In Georgia, we get to pay an extra $10 per year, IIRC. That's IT.
And if I still had a second GMC, I'd have to keep it insured or turn in the
tags.
And you wouldn't believe the rigamarole required to re-register a "totalled"
vehicle!
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com
> GeorgeRud wrote on Thu, 11 August 2011 07:56
> > Depending on the state's laws, the antique plates can be beneficial and
> much cheaper than normal registration. ...
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Maybe DMV was right? [message #138797 is a reply to message #138414] |
Fri, 12 August 2011 23:30 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| Dolph Santorine wrote on Thu, 11 August 2011 06:59 |
I was at DMV this morning finishing up the registration on the motorhome.
The clerk insisted that I wanted "Antique" plates for the motorhome.
I passed because of the restrictions in WV, but.... if I still lived across the river in Ohio, that would have been a maybe!
Dolph Santorine
DE N8JPC
Wheeling, West Virginia
dolph@dolphsantorine.com
1977 GMC 26' Palm Beach
TZE167V100820
1976 GMC 26' Donor Coach
TZE166V101610
Still running Michigan lifetime plates for $35 while I'm "vacationing" in AZ. No problems for 6 years so far.
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