Black Plates

[Dick Steinkamp]

[Orestudeguy]

Interesting that the Calif. DMV changes that law..
Several year ago after buying my "63 GT Hawk at a lein sale. I went to the DMV to get the paperwork started on it. After several trips, a visit from the CHP to inspect the car, and a box of paperwork they decided to make me legal owner of the car.
I was told to bring both plates from the car when I came with the CHP verification paperwork.
After reviewing the paperwork the clerk takes my plates from me and tells me that (at the time) Governor Gray Davis had signed a law that said all old plated must be replaced by the new reflectorized plates.
I told her that it was my understanding that if the vehicle had the plates assigned to it originally that I should be able to keep them.
I then reached over the counter and retrieved them from her desk. After a brief discussion with the manager, I was allowed to keep them and register the car with them..
Now they reside on the garage wall as I moved to Oregon!

George
Grants Pass, Oregon
65 Commander 2door
64 Wagonaire's (1 parts car, 1 Canadian fixed roof disc brake car, the other sliding roof South Bend car.)
63 Champ
63 GT Hawk
51 Champion Starlight Coupe

[Orestudeguy]

Interesting that the Calif. DMV changes that law..
Several year ago after buying my "63 GT Hawk at a lein sale. I went to the DMV to get the paperwork started on it. After several trips, a visit from the CHP to inspect the car, and a box of paperwork they decided to make me legal owner of the car.
I was told to bring both plates from the car when I came with the CHP verification paperwork.
After reviewing the paperwork the clerk takes my plates from me and tells me that (at the time) Governor Gray Davis had signed a law that said all old plated must be replaced by the new reflectorized plates.
I told her that it was my understanding that if the vehicle had the plates assigned to it originally that I should be able to keep them.
I then reached over the counter and retrieved them from her desk. After a brief discussion with the manager, I was allowed to keep them and register the car with them..
Now they reside on the garage wall as I moved to Oregon!

George
Grants Pass, Oregon
65 Commander 2door
64 Wagonaire's (1 parts car, 1 Canadian fixed roof disc brake car, the other sliding roof South Bend car.)
63 Champ
63 GT Hawk
51 Champion Starlight Coupe

[Guido]

We have been allowed to license any antique vehicle with YOM plates for years. If I recall, Virginia went to decals around 1973-74. As a consequence, Virginia tags have always been pricey. I was able to score a decent set of 1970 truck tags on e-Bay for $10 and licensed my Power Wagon with them last week.

[Guido]

We have been allowed to license any antique vehicle with YOM plates for years. If I recall, Virginia went to decals around 1973-74. As a consequence, Virginia tags have always been pricey. I was able to score a decent set of 1970 truck tags on e-Bay for $10 and licensed my Power Wagon with them last week.

[fpstude]

As I remember, the law takes effect in July 2008. This gives time to find some on eBay, where the price is now going up.

Perry
'23 Special Six,
'50 Business Champ,
'50 Starlight Champ,
'60 Lark droptop,
'63 GT R1

[fpstude]

As I remember, the law takes effect in July 2008. This gives time to find some on eBay, where the price is now going up.

Perry
'23 Special Six,
'50 Business Champ,
'50 Starlight Champ,
'60 Lark droptop,
'63 GT R1

[StudeDave57]

When I got my '58 Packard she had the black/yellow plates that were put on her back in '63. They were still current, and I managed to keep them on the car. [^]
Maybe one day I'll opt for YOM plates on her~ [?] [?] [?]
My '57 Champion still had her '63s as well, but by the time I get the paperwork together on it~ I may not be living here anymore!!! [:0]

On the other hand, if I stay here in Cali after I retire next Summer I'll need to redo paperwork on the other four cars, as they are all currently registered in Washington... [xx(]

StudeDave [8D]
V/P San Diego County SDC
San Diego, Ca

https://www.studebakersandiego.com

'54 Commander Regal 4dr 'Ruby'
'57 Commander DeLuxe 2dr 'Baby'
'57 Champion Custom 2dr 'Jewel'
'57 Parkview (she's a 2dr wagon...) 'Betsy'
'58 Packard sedan 'Cleo'
'65 Cruiser 'Sweet Pea'

[StudeDave57]

When I got my '58 Packard she had the black/yellow plates that were put on her back in '63. They were still current, and I managed to keep them on the car. [^]
Maybe one day I'll opt for YOM plates on her~ [?] [?] [?]
My '57 Champion still had her '63s as well, but by the time I get the paperwork together on it~ I may not be living here anymore!!! [:0]

On the other hand, if I stay here in Cali after I retire next Summer I'll need to redo paperwork on the other four cars, as they are all currently registered in Washington... [xx(]

StudeDave [8D]
V/P San Diego County SDC
San Diego, Ca

https://www.studebakersandiego.com

'54 Commander Regal 4dr 'Ruby'
'57 Commander DeLuxe 2dr 'Baby'
'57 Champion Custom 2dr 'Jewel'
'57 Parkview (she's a 2dr wagon...) 'Betsy'
'58 Packard sedan 'Cleo'
'65 Cruiser 'Sweet Pea'

[studeclunker]

Gee, I'm glad I lied to the DMV and told them my plates got lost. Now, I can put the original plates on Ed. They demanded them and I refused when he was registered. It was a devil of a problem to get plates off that had been on the truck for over forty years. The back plate still had the Sacramento dealer's frame on it (Capitol). Sadly, the frame broke to pieces when I attempted to remove it from the plate. So, now it's glued with silicone to the front reflectorized plate.


Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
Lotsa Larks!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[studeclunker]

Gee, I'm glad I lied to the DMV and told them my plates got lost. Now, I can put the original plates on Ed. They demanded them and I refused when he was registered. It was a devil of a problem to get plates off that had been on the truck for over forty years. The back plate still had the Sacramento dealer's frame on it (Capitol). Sadly, the frame broke to pieces when I attempted to remove it from the plate. So, now it's glued with silicone to the front reflectorized plate.


Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
Lotsa Larks!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[starlightchamp]

Lucky me!! I bought the plates last week for $100.00, not knowing there was a prior problem with using them to register my 63 Hawk. They are like brand new and only on the original car from 63 to 66 (see sticker). Then Dick S. leaves this forum thread saying now they can be used, HOORAY!! When is section 5004.1 active ??
Happy Camper.
Dick Curtis

[starlightchamp]

Lucky me!! I bought the plates last week for $100.00, not knowing there was a prior problem with using them to register my 63 Hawk. They are like brand new and only on the original car from 63 to 66 (see sticker). Then Dick S. leaves this forum thread saying now they can be used, HOORAY!! When is section 5004.1 active ??
Happy Camper.
Dick Curtis

[Guido]

$100.00? Here in Virginia you can typically get good driver quality YOM plates for $40-$50. If Studelark signs on, he can tell you about the 10,000 NOS Virginia plates that he hauled to Florida for a friend of his. []

[Guido]

$100.00? Here in Virginia you can typically get good driver quality YOM plates for $40-$50. If Studelark signs on, he can tell you about the 10,000 NOS Virginia plates that he hauled to Florida for a friend of his. []