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Wed, 02 July 2014 02:04  |
glenn2726
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Hi all good news, I am the proud owner of an Antique GMC. When registering it today I asked what the benefits would be of registering as an antique and was told that next year my tags would be less than $20...so I said sign me up..lol.. My friends will surely make some remark about the tag being for the driver and not the vehicle...lol.. Anyone else have an Antique Tag on their vehicle? Now if I can just get everything fixed and get it on the road... Glenn
Glenn W
Topeka, KS
1974 GMC 26 ft. Color:Camel Interior:Canyon Land
Side Bath, Rear Sitting Area
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| Re: Registered My GMC Today.....ANTIQUE [message #254085 is a reply to message #254076] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 07:17  |
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Matt Colie
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glenn2726 wrote on Wed, 02 July 2014 03:04Hi all good news, I am the proud owner of an Antique GMC. <snip>
Anyone else have an Antique Tag on their vehicle? Now if I can just get everything fixed and get it on the road...
Glenn
Glenn,
Most of us in Michigan have either historic (ten year renewal) or authentic - actual year (for as long as you own it) plates. There is a restriction that then the vehicle can only be driven to events, shows or for repair (except August you can drive it all you want). So, I just carry a GMC Calendar. There is an event somewhere all year long and nothing in the rules says we have to take the short way.
Now, if I could get it insured by one of the classic/antique carriers, I might even make a dent in the agreed value that I carry on the coach.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: Registered My GMC Today.....ANTIQUE [message #254091 is a reply to message #254076] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 09:24 |
Bob de Kruyff
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glenn2726 wrote on Wed, 02 July 2014 01:04Hi all good news, I am the proud owner of an Antique GMC. When registering it today I asked what the benefits would be of registering as an antique and was told that next year my tags would be less than $20...so I said sign me up..lol.. My friends will surely make some remark about the tag being for the driver and not the vehicle...lol.. Anyone else have an Antique Tag on their vehicle? Now if I can just get everything fixed and get it on the road... Glenn
I run an "authentic" Michigan plate that is good for life and cost me $35. As Matt says, between events and repairs I doubt I will have any problems.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: Registered My GMC Today.....ANTIQUE [message #254094 is a reply to message #254091] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 09:32 |
tphipps
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I have had three different State Vintage Plates on my GMC motorhome.
First was Virginia - $50 for life - Repair, event and limited occasional local driving (accepted as 250 mile radius). You must have a registered daily driver. No daily driver, no antique plates. Best part, no personal property taxes, no annual automobile inspections or emissions testing.
Second was Mississippi - Don't remember the cost, but it was nominal. Plates for life. No other restriction. Amazing the amount of junkers on the road in Mississippi with Antique Tags. Most should be in the crusher. Mississippi has no vehicle inspections.
Currently, Alabama - don't remember the cost again, but it was notional. Plates for life. Has the usual repair and events restrictions. Alabama has no vehicle inspections.
Once you leave the State, no one seems to care.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: Registered My GMC Today.....ANTIQUE [message #254096 is a reply to message #254085] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 09:41 |
rjw
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Matt Colie wrote on Wed, 02 July 2014 08:17glenn2726 wrote on Wed, 02 July 2014 03:04Hi all good news, I am the proud owner of an Antique GMC. <snip>
Anyone else have an Antique Tag on their vehicle? Now if I can just get everything fixed and get it on the road...
Glenn
Glenn,
Most of us in Michigan have either historic (ten year renewal) or authentic - actual year (for as long as you own it) plates. There is a restriction that then the vehicle can only be driven to events, shows or for repair (except August you can drive it all you want). So, I just carry a GMC Calendar. There is an event somewhere all year long and nothing in the rules says we have to take the short way.
Now, if I could get it insured by one of the classic/antique carriers, I might even make a dent in the agreed value that I carry on the coach.
Matt
I'm in Michigan and am chicken to do that. Since I use my GMC as a mobile office and home away from home during installations at manufacturing companies, I am reluctant to have historic plates. It would be my luck to try and explain to a cop how I am on my way to a rally when I've been seen parked next to a job site for days at a time. I'd rather pay the money and have one thing less to worry about. Different strokes for ..... as the saying goes. Maybe when I am finally able to retire I'll go that route. I don't know about the "except August you can drive it all you want" rule.
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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| Re: Registered My GMC Today.....ANTIQUE [message #254098 is a reply to message #254091] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 09:53 |
rjw
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Bob de Kruyff wrote on Wed, 02 July 2014 10:24glenn2726 wrote on Wed, 02 July 2014 01:04Hi all good news, I am the proud owner of an Antique GMC. When registering it today I asked what the benefits would be of registering as an antique and was told that next year my tags would be less than $20...so I said sign me up..lol.. My friends will surely make some remark about the tag being for the driver and not the vehicle...lol.. Anyone else have an Antique Tag on their vehicle? Now if I can just get everything fixed and get it on the road... Glenn
I run an "authentic" Michigan plate that is good for life and cost me $35. As Matt says, between events and repairs I doubt I will have any problems.
I still think its a stretch, for some of us to have historic plates. This is from the Michigan Secretary of State website:
"Historical and authentic license plates
Michigan has a long and proud history as the automotive center of the world. Many residents enjoy restoring and collecting vintage automobiles, trucks and motorcycles. Since 1956, the state has issued historic and authentic license plates for antique vehicles used in parades, fairs, car shows, swap meets and other events.
Historical vehicles
A historical vehicle must be:
26 or more years old
Owned solely as a collector's item
Used only for events such as historical club activities, parades and car show
Note: A vehicle registered with a historical or authentic plate cannot be used for routine, day-to-day transportation."
My GMC is more than a "collector's item". And for weeks at a time, I use it "for routine, day-to-day transportation."
I wonder what happens if there is an at fault accident and someone's lawyer starts looking into all the modifications done to a GMC (brakes, suspension etc.) and the possibly fraudulent license plate usage to avoid paying license fees. I have enough to worry about without worrying about being caught.
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Registered My GMC Today.....ANTIQUE [message #254104 is a reply to message #254096] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 10:18 |
Rob
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Location: Victoria, BC
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In BC - there are HUGE restrictions on the condition and not allowing any modifications to the vehicle.
We have two classes of these plates:
1) Vintage - supposed to be only for shows, parades etc...
2) Collector - pleasure use only (would include camping - if that can be considered "pleasure"), but the vehicle is not supposed to have ANY modifications that weren't from the factory or period correct. That includes radios, brakes, fuel injection and on and on...
And since our insurance is so tightly coupled with vehicle registrations - I decided not to risk it. I've heard too many stories that deny claims based on insurability when the policy was opened.
YMMV
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2014-07-02, at 7:41 AM, RJW wrote:
> I'm in Michigan and am chicken to do that. Since I use my GMC as a mobile office and home away from home during installations at manufacturing
> companies, I am reluctant to have historic plates. It would be my luck to try and explain to a cop how I am on my way to a rally when I've been seen
> parked next to a job site for days at a time. I'd rather pay the money and have one thing less to worry about. Different strokes for ..... as the
> saying goes. Maybe when I am finally able to retire I'll go that route. I don't know about the "except August you can drive it all you want" rule.
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> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
> SE Michigan
> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
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> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Manny Tranny etc.
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