i got a free set of good black plates from my neighbor today

Question is how do i register them on my 1968 mustang fb and how much will this cost me?

Neighbor use to own dealership way back when and has alot of plates pre 60's too and just a few of the black and yellow letter ones
(those that have been to the laughlin nevada auto mueseum have seen a few of her cars)

 

Its very hard to do, the plate need to be 100% clear.

I got a set for my 67 made from here, they are not 100% street legal becuase they are a reproduction, but to the naked eye and the average police office they will always pass if you use your current plate info if you decide to keep them on.

I plan on keeping mine on for shows only

http://www.licenseplates.tv/prod/196...stat_1570.html

they wont ship a california plate to california, so if you know anyone out of state it will help!

 

Right now, you don't. Period. It's not legal at the moment to register existing plates on a new car, because the DMV still considers them as 'in circulation' and linked to a different vehicle.

However, I've been told (by my hardcore plate-collecting coworker) that the law is changing towards the end of the year to allow you to register vintage plates as long as you bring both plates to the DMV and they're not actively registered on an existing vehicle.

 

Hey rst08... that site is really cool. I havenot seen that before. My old CA black plates are showing some real signs of their age.
I would really like to know how good their copies are...what the"quality" is, because$80 perplate seemspretty steep... but if they look just like shiny but completely accurate versionsof my plates, I can't see ever having any trouble with the cops.

Thanks again for sharing this site!

 

I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, but FWIW, bang out the dents, sand your plates w/ 1000 grit, touch up any blemishes, and finish with a coat of wax, and your original plates will look great and still retain the 42 year old character your car deserves. JMO.

 

I don't think Id use 1000 grit, 2000 would work better, 1500 at the most. JMO.

 

Found it after searching the dmv site

Year of Manufacture Plates — Operative July 1, 2009
Amend: Vehicle Code §5004.1 (AB 462 Chapter No. 497)
[ul][*]Extends the Year of Manufacture (YOM) license plate program to include 1969 year model or older passenger vehicles and 1972 or older commercial vehicles.[*]Increases the original YOM application fee to $45. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/about/leg/leginfo_vr.htm[/ul]
I orginally thought it was this July 2008i guess i will have to wait till next summer to do this these plates were taken off a car they sold to out of state buyer back in the 80's so i pretty certain they are clear

 

Cool, I hadn't actually seen the law. Good to know the date...because I want some

 

I personally asked this same question to the CA DMV ( last year) and they told me that unless they're already on the car and in readable shape, they must be surrendered at. I hope what Starfury says comes true, cause I'd love to have the black plates on my 66 too.

 

$80 is steep, but it cost even more to have your plates restored properly. I have been given quotes for 140-210 from a place out here.

My platesdidcomein today and are 100% accurate, down to the 63 stamp on them. They look "Fresh from the DMV!!!!!". The only part I did not like about them, are the backs are yellow. They said they paint the entire paint to prevent rust. They do look sharp. I would post a pic but some people are CRAZY!