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Rocky Rocket · 07-11-2022, 02:17 AM

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.

PotvinV8 · 07-11-2022, 02:29 AM

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

Rocky Rocket · 07-11-2022, 02:53 AM

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

Eccentric Old Guy · 07-11-2022, 03:45 AM

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

Bruce of MN · 07-11-2022, 03:50 AM

Have you looked at this?

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

mercman from oz · 07-11-2022, 05:56 AM

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

ETAModel · 07-11-2022, 06:09 AM

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.

Brian SATX · 07-11-2022, 06:53 AM

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.

Rocky Rocket · 07-11-2022, 07:22 AM

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

Redbird · 07-11-2022, 07:32 AM

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]

Rocky Rocket · 07-11-2022, 07:47 AM

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..........

Gil Sissons · 07-11-2022, 10:14 AM

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

Zax40 · 07-11-2022, 12:30 PM

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

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

Rocky Rocket · 07-11-2022, 10:09 PM

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!

07-11-2022, 02:17 AM	#1
Rocky Rocket Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Princeton Indiana Posts: 28	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.

07-11-2022, 02:29 AM	#2
PotvinV8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 114	Re: Antique plates Find a plate at a swap meet, clear it through the DMV, process the proper paperwork, and you're good to go.

07-11-2022, 02:53 AM	#3
Rocky Rocket Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Princeton Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Antique plates 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

07-11-2022, 03:50 AM	#5
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 2,047	Re: Antique plates Have you looked at this? https://www.in.gov/bmv/registration-...icense-plates/

07-11-2022, 05:56 AM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,568	Re: Antique plates Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Original 1928 Montana plates on Eccentric Old Guy's 1928 Ford Model A Pickup - Nice finishing touch.

07-11-2022, 06:09 AM	#7
ETAModel Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Along the Red River, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Antique plates 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.

07-11-2022, 06:53 AM	#8
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 891	Re: Antique plates 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. __________________ Brian SATX

07-11-2022, 07:22 AM	#9
Rocky Rocket Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Princeton Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Antique plates Great info. Thank you! Ill start my search to day.

07-11-2022, 07:32 AM	#10
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 536	Re: Antique plates 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]

07-11-2022, 07:47 AM	#11
Rocky Rocket Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Princeton Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Antique plates 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..........

07-11-2022, 10:14 AM	#12
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 247	Re: Antique plates 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

07-11-2022, 12:30 PM	#13
Zax40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 494	Re: Antique plates Rules for Indiana in the link. Look at the "Authentic Model Year License Plate" section https://www.in.gov/bmv/registration-...icense-plates/

07-11-2022, 10:09 PM	#14
Rocky Rocket Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Princeton Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Antique plates 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!