Antique plates
 

Can anyone tell me how to go about getting the 1931 original plates for my 31 model A? The DMV told me if i found one, Indiana only has one license plate. I had to fill out some form and bring it back to them and I could display that one on my car. I've seen them on other cars and they look so good I gotta get one but I'm not sure where to look or the procedure or what it takes to make it legal.

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Find a plate at a swap meet, clear it through the DMV, process the proper paperwork, and you're good to go.

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I have seen a lot of brand-new looking plates. Do you know if there Is there a place online you can buy them? They have to be a legitimate plate issued for that year and your state don't they? I know, I need patients but i want it now dang it... <):^D

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I found a nice original 1928 Montana plate on eBay. The cost depends on the condition, and how rare your year and state is. Mine cost around $75 IIRC.

As far as being legal, it isn't....but, you're unlikely to have any problems, as long as the proper issued plate is also displayed. This doesn't mean you won't have a problem with an individual policeman who will make an issue out of it, but the majority of cops will understand why you have a vintage plate on your vintage car, and will let it slide.

Make sure you have the tools to take it off, on the spot.

Be nice, don't be a jerk.

(Put it back on later.) :)

eog

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Have you looked at this?

https://www.in.gov/bmv/registration-...icense-plates/

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1657528252

Original 1928 Montana plates on Eccentric Old Guy's 1928 Ford Model A Pickup - Nice finishing touch.

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There was a guy at Kerrville who lives in Vernon TX. He restores old plates, and sells them. I don't have my phone handy, I'll get his info and post it soon, Maybe someone knows who I'm referring to.

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Gerald Thiele, 940-357-0387. He just did a set of 31 Texas plates for me, They had rust pits and a tear. They now look just like when they left the prison. Very reasonable.

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Great info. Thank you! Ill start my search to day.

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There are (5) 1931 Indiana license plates on Ebay right now. Duane Wells "Duane's License Plate Restoration" just restored mine. He is in Lansing, MI. 517-371-3225. [email protected]

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I just checked EBAY and bought one. Oddly enough i buy and sell on EBAY once in a while and never even thought of ebay! Geshhh...... They say the first thing to go is..........

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Rocky I fully realize you have found a plate....
But Indianapolis Craigslist on June 17 has a guy in Caramel with a slew of plates
Including 4 from 1931.
Good luck with your project

Gil. NoCal

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Rules for Indiana in the link. Look at the "Authentic Model Year License Plate" section

https://www.in.gov/bmv/registration-...icense-plates/

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Heck. The plate I found was close to my vin number on the motor. 4072307
Wouldn’t that be cool if you happens to find a plate that was close or had your car Vin number? �� I’ll check Craigslist out Gil. THANK YOU!