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Very cool. NY has been doing the same thing for some time now. I did have a nice YOM plate on the Herald for a time but went back to a regular registration when I needed to drive it further than DMV and collector insurance allowed. Someday, I'll get back to those YOM plates....
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Hi Russ:
I also put a year of manufacture plate on the 54 TR2. What I would suggest is to go to Indiana DMV web site and print out the law that governs the use of the YOM plates. With that safely tucked in the side pocket or glove box you will be able to fend off an officer that is not aware of the law or the requirements. Here in Auburn the YOM use is well known but I had to show the law to a officer in Indianapolis last summer.
Lou Metelko
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I also put a year of manufacture plate on the 54 TR2. What I would suggest is to go to Indiana DMV web site and print out the law that governs the use of the YOM plates. With that safely tucked in the side pocket or glove box you will be able to fend off an officer that is not aware of the law or the requirements. Here in Auburn the YOM use is well known but I had to show the law to a officer in Indianapolis last summer.
Lou Metelko
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Vince tried to call a couple times, I know leave a message I never do my bad. here the info for the guy in Indy. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/2876351470.html
I don't think he has 1961 plates sorry.
I don't think he has 1961 plates sorry.
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Sorry Don I think all he has in Indiana.
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I have purchased 2 nice Arizona plates from a collector in Connecticut:
He accurately described the condition and gave several numbers so I could confirm with the MVD that I was getting a number that was avilable for use (that is how it is done in AZ).
I can give his name and contact by PM request. Not cheap but I wanted a perfect plate.
Oh, I got a little carried away and made DAV key tags for both cars:
He accurately described the condition and gave several numbers so I could confirm with the MVD that I was getting a number that was avilable for use (that is how it is done in AZ).
I can give his name and contact by PM request. Not cheap but I wanted a perfect plate.
Oh, I got a little carried away and made DAV key tags for both cars:
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Geo Hahn said:Oh, I got a little carried away and made DAV key tags for both cars:
Geo, you could probably sell quite a few of those. I have been wanting a set to go with my cars and honestly never thought of making them myself. Great idea!! Any tips?
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Very cool indeed! :cooler:Geo Hahn said:Oh, I got a little carried away and made DAV key tags for both cars:
I actually have a nearly new pair of 1951 license plates AND the corresponding pair of DAV keychain tags. Unfortunately for me, they're not NY. However, if I ever decide to move to North Carolina and take my 1951 Chevrolet with me, I'm all set! :laugh:
p.s. No, they're not for sale.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="color: #006600">Making your own isn't that hard.
First, you need to find a set of the DAV cases---eBay almost always has them. The older metal ones look better.
Remove the existing insert by carefully bending back one of the crimped sides on the back. Use a square blade skill knife to get under the crimped edge. Once you have the insert out, remove the existing graphics only, retaining the paper insert. The skill knife works well for this step as well.
You can either take a close-up photo of your real plate and transfer it to "Paint" or "Paintbrush" on your computer or use "Paint" to recreate the graphics. Paint will let you reduce the size of the file to fit in the fame of the DAV blank.
Print the result on plain white paper, cut it to size, use white glue to attach it the paper insert and cover it with clear mailing tape to protect it. Carefully re-crimp the back edge in place.
FRank</span></span>
First, you need to find a set of the DAV cases---eBay almost always has them. The older metal ones look better.
Remove the existing insert by carefully bending back one of the crimped sides on the back. Use a square blade skill knife to get under the crimped edge. Once you have the insert out, remove the existing graphics only, retaining the paper insert. The skill knife works well for this step as well.
You can either take a close-up photo of your real plate and transfer it to "Paint" or "Paintbrush" on your computer or use "Paint" to recreate the graphics. Paint will let you reduce the size of the file to fit in the fame of the DAV blank.
Print the result on plain white paper, cut it to size, use white glue to attach it the paper insert and cover it with clear mailing tape to protect it. Carefully re-crimp the back edge in place.
FRank</span></span>
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I have done these as described though sometimes the metal flange on the frame wants to fatique and break. On some recent ones for friends I just glued the image on top of the original plate graphic and tucked the edges in under the slightly raised flange of the frame.
I used to print and tape over but now just send the image to a photo processor (Walgreens) since I can more than a dozen for about 19¢ or less.
With the photo print you can separate the top print layer from the paper backing to get a very thin image that make the gluing technique possible.
I used to print and tape over but now just send the image to a photo processor (Walgreens) since I can more than a dozen for about 19¢ or less.
With the photo print you can separate the top print layer from the paper backing to get a very thin image that make the gluing technique possible.
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Wow! Thanks Geo and Frank! Looks like I have a wintertime project already lined up (for next year...)! :thumbsup: