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31A/26T · 02-09-2022, 05:02 PM

Would a 1931 Model A pickup use standard license plates or commercial? Thank you.

LeonardS · 02-09-2022, 05:10 PM

I think it depends on what State plate you are working with.

31A/26T · 02-09-2022, 05:12 PM

Michigan

Gary WA · 02-09-2022, 05:17 PM

Washington is Commercial

McMimmcs · 02-09-2022, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 31A/26T

Michigan

My 1929 pickup came from Michigan and it had a commercial plate.

LeonardS · 02-09-2022, 05:33 PM

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I was able to find 1931 Michigan Commercial plates online, so I’m guessing you should have a Commercial plate.

ed thibodeau · 02-09-2022, 05:45 PM

I and a number of my friends have pickups in Michigan and use standard plates.

Gene F · 02-09-2022, 06:15 PM

I hear you can get new vintage plates made rather than trying to restore, or pay a lot of money for one that needs a ton of work.

Tom Endy · 02-09-2022, 06:24 PM

In California there is a DMV statute that exempts Model A commercial vehicles. including pick-ups, from being required to have commercial plates.

However, if you go to a California DMV office more than likely they will tell you that you need to have commercial plates and will send you off to have the vehicle weighed.

For that reason, you need to take the attached document with you when you go to the DVM to be able to educate them. It is also best to carry the document in the pick-up in case a cop stops you and says you need to have commercial plates.

Tom Endy

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02-09-2022, 05:02 PM	#1
31A/26T Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 2	1931 pickup license plates Would a 1931 Model A pickup use standard license plates or commercial? Thank you.

02-09-2022, 05:10 PM	#2
LeonardS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 657	Re: 1931 pickup license plates I think it depends on what State plate you are working with.

02-09-2022, 05:12 PM	#3
31A/26T Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 2	Re: 1931 pickup license plates Michigan

02-09-2022, 05:17 PM	#4
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,105	Re: 1931 pickup license plates Washington is Commercial __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

02-09-2022, 05:33 PM	#6
LeonardS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 657	Re: 1931 pickup license plates Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was able to find 1931 Michigan Commercial plates online, so I’m guessing you should have a Commercial plate.

02-09-2022, 05:45 PM	#7
ed thibodeau Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pinckney, Mich. Posts: 174	Re: 1931 pickup license plates I and a number of my friends have pickups in Michigan and use standard plates.

02-09-2022, 06:15 PM	#8
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: 1931 pickup license plates I hear you can get new vintage plates made rather than trying to restore, or pay a lot of money for one that needs a ton of work.

02-09-2022, 06:24 PM	#9
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: 1931 pickup license plates In California there is a DMV statute that exempts Model A commercial vehicles. including pick-ups, from being required to have commercial plates. However, if you go to a California DMV office more than likely they will tell you that you need to have commercial plates and will send you off to have the vehicle weighed. For that reason, you need to take the attached document with you when you go to the DVM to be able to educate them. It is also best to carry the document in the pick-up in case a cop stops you and says you need to have commercial plates. Tom Endy http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...-up-trucks.pdf