YOM (year of make License plates
For those of you in California, I had my 1928 Essex registered with YOM plates.
Thanks to previous threads on this site it made the experience at the DMV a little easier although it still took over an hour once I got to the counter.
Couple of things to remember if you are planning on putting YOM plates on your HET's.
Go to dmv.ca.gov and then go to the forms section and print out the application for the YOM plates, local DMV didn't have form. Have them filled out prior.
Call CA DMV at 800-922-4050 to check and see if the license number is not presently used. When the menu options come up select to speak to a live person.
The local DMV office was unsure of how to handle took 3 of them to finally figure it out. They had to measure the plates to make sure they were original size and make photo copies to send to Sacramento who will make final decision even though the numbers are clear. DMV definately checks to make sure the plates are not reproductions they will only allow original California plates. They will also want to have your current plates back. (if you want to keep them just tell them you don't have them or they were lost etc.) they really didn't give me any hassle over the old plates.
Then be ready..I saw my Title and all other paper work go to Sacramento and hopefully I will see it soon. DMV will issue Temporary Registration and Window sticker .
Bottom line if you go prepared with YOM forms pre filled out and have information from DMV web you shouldn't have to much trouble other than loosing an hour of your life you will never get back. :eek:
Thanks to previous threads on this site it made the experience at the DMV a little easier although it still took over an hour once I got to the counter.
Couple of things to remember if you are planning on putting YOM plates on your HET's.
Go to dmv.ca.gov and then go to the forms section and print out the application for the YOM plates, local DMV didn't have form. Have them filled out prior.
Call CA DMV at 800-922-4050 to check and see if the license number is not presently used. When the menu options come up select to speak to a live person.
The local DMV office was unsure of how to handle took 3 of them to finally figure it out. They had to measure the plates to make sure they were original size and make photo copies to send to Sacramento who will make final decision even though the numbers are clear. DMV definately checks to make sure the plates are not reproductions they will only allow original California plates. They will also want to have your current plates back. (if you want to keep them just tell them you don't have them or they were lost etc.) they really didn't give me any hassle over the old plates.
Then be ready..I saw my Title and all other paper work go to Sacramento and hopefully I will see it soon. DMV will issue Temporary Registration and Window sticker .
Bottom line if you go prepared with YOM forms pre filled out and have information from DMV web you shouldn't have to much trouble other than loosing an hour of your life you will never get back. :eek:
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Check your state's rules on driving restrictions on YOM plates before you do it- some states are VERY restrictive- Read on some board where a guy was driving his collector car to a repair shop for some work- got ticketed- rules in that state said he could only drive to and from old car parades or events- cop said he should have trailered the car to the repair shop. Washington state is pretty lenient- in additional to the usual parades and events, it also authorizes "occasional pleasure driving". Its a great deal- costs $25 for the life of the vehicle, no annual fees- You almost never see a collector car with conventional plates here.
Side note- My '48 has the correct '47 plate on it- and a few old Hudson guys have called me on it at shows. Seems that the state did not issue plates in '48, to save money- you just got a sticker for the windshield. State Patrol put the kiabosh on that in short order- because a lot of folks figured out that when cops are following, there's no way to see if you have a windshield sticker, especially at night, so why bother with the sticker? Don't know why nobody thought of a sticker for the plate, instead of the windshield. . .0 -
I have YOM on my 1929 Hudson (California) and it cost me $62.00 a year at this point. Can't wait till they want more & more money and its coming. I also have a 1936 Ford with YOM plates but keep them in none op and it cost nothing but keeps them on file. The rip off state of Ca. Ron0
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Very good information Wayc4e28. I had the form filled out and I had gone on to the web site to check to see if my plate was clear. My only problem was that I did not carry the plate in with me, had to run out to my truck to pull it off so they could measure and copy it. Had no problems with Sacramento.
One other note, those with cars from 1945 and 1946, you may want to photocopy the pages from the Vehicle Code book stating that only one plate was issued those years due to the war and steel shortage, and keep them in your glove box incase your pulled over.0 -
http://cgi.ebay.com/PAIR-1929-California-license-plates-LOW-9M-494-29_W0QQitemZ380083194984QQihZ025QQcategoryZ14032QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Here is a set with a HIGH BIN price but you get the idea. I think I paid about $200.00 for a semi restored (Not Perfict) 1929 clear set many many years ago. When you use YOM plates in Calif. they are the plates that are registered to the car and no others are needed.0 -
Tennessee you can use the YOM tag but must have a current set of tags in the car. The antique tag cost the same as yearly tag but does not have to be renewed each year. Only one tag issued so lots of folks put a YOM tag on the front.0
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Yeah, Billy that's how I run the YOM on my 54 sedan, They don't care whats on the front because the Antique tag is the registered one. I was told by the county clerk, that I could run the YOM tag on the rear as long as I had the Antique tag in the rear window. She wouldn't give me a letter stating that, so I think it is safer to just run the YOM on the front.......No hassles that way......
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Very expensive plates there Ron. Are they that much because of the year? The one that I picked up was cheap and I paid $45 to have it restored. Calif did somewhat the same thing as Maryland, 1945 and 1946 used the same white on black plate, just issued a yellow '46 tab to be attached. 1947 went back to two plates with black on yellow.0
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LanceB wrote:Very expensive plates there Ron. Are they that much because of the year? The one that I picked up was cheap and I paid $45 to have it restored. Calif did somewhat the same thing as Maryland, 1945 and 1946 used the same white on black plate, just issued a yellow '46 tab to be attached. 1947 went back to two plates with black on yellow.
http://www.oldpl8s.com/platesale.htm
Here is just 1 of many that sells them. I guess year, #, and anything special costs extra. Is that a 1946 Calif. plate on your truck ?0 -
Wow, he is expensive! I wonder what I can get for a 1945 PC (commercial) plate if he gets $500 for a ste of '47's and $600 for '39's
Yes Ron, a 1945 with the 46 tag.0 -
Wow, he is expensive! I wonder what I can get for a 1945 PC (commercial) plate if he gets $500 for a ste of '47's and $600 for '39's
Wow, that ain't hay! Louisiana allows YOM plates on cars over 45 years old with a one time fee of $35.00 - and don't have to have annual "inspection" at $10 per. Believe that kicks in at 25 years, but mostly looks for insurance. In truth, it is a thinly disguised tax. I carry a copy of the inspection waiver with me for the less informed. . .
Lousiana had front and rear tags through '42, and in one other year following - 1951. And what did I need? You got it. Finding a good matched pair wasn't as bad as above, but they aren't cheaper by the pair! Walt-LA0 -
I found my friend a set of 51 plates for his Commodore 8, it is reads
( B-29 ) original stamping and he also restores Airplanes. Ohio shorty plates and in Ohio we can register for 50 yrs for abot $20 a year on all model yr plates0 -
Indiana will have YOM plates in 2009. At registration you will be given a new set of plates to carry in the car. An extra fee in addition to regular plate fee. YOM plate may not be restored or repainted and must be in very good condition. The BMV website has details.0
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Christmas YOM...:cool:0
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LanceB wrote:Wow, he is expensive! I wonder what I can get for a 1945 PC (commercial) plate if he gets $500 for a ste of '47's and $600 for '39's
Yes Ron, a 1945 with the 46 tag.
Some of these plates on ebay are really expensive. The set next to mine when I bought them the starting bid was $499.00 for matching set of 28 cal plates in good cond. I got mine for $57.00 and some soap and water they cleaned up good.
Lance were did you get yours restored? was it local..
I haven't seen many restored cal plates that the yellow looks the same as the original that is what makes me leary of having them restored.0 -
YOM plates in Utah are considered (and tracked) through the personalized plate part of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). They are easy to get and after you pay your fees you have a $25 fee each year for the use of the plate. There are no restrictions on the use of the vehicle. I did run into a bit of a problem in that the State of Utah requires two plates for each car. One on the front and one on the back. Reproduction plates are not permitted. When I decided to licence my 52 Hudson, there was only one plate available. 1952 was a war year and Utah decided to save money at the prison and only built one plate. I tride to licence my car and the local folks said I needed another plate--but it could not be a reproduction. After visiting with the Director of the DMV, it was decided that the State would issue a letter to the owner of the plate stating only one plate was required for 1952. I got my letter, got my plates and all is well. By the way, only a few letters were issued for the 1952 plates. After a few cars were regestered the State stopped sending the letters.:) Life is great!!!0
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Several things make antique tags expensive...
First, does that state permit YOM registration? If so, that state plate becomes more valuable against a tag from the same year, but different state, that does not allow YOM regstrations. Colorado is a perfect recent example of a state whose tags have increased in value since the state now permits YOM regs. Better have pairs, though...singles are good for the garage wall display only!
Second, is that number available to register? If not, it's good only for display, and thus, worth less.
Third is condition. Does it need to be professionally restored? Many people try to "restore" a plate and make it look like crap iin the process. NO tag was ever glossy! They are more of a matte finish than anything. Wrong colors detract, too.
Oklahoma treats YOM plates the same as personalized plates, and it costs $21.00 for the YOM, in addition to the normal registration fees. You get a small decal that must be displayed in the lower driver's side corner of the windshield. The colors MUST be correct for that year - you cannot paint the tag to match the car, like some try to get away with! Your current-issue tag must be carried inside the vehicle; in the trunk or under the seat, for example. YOMs can be used on anything from restored cars to street rods without problems. Oklahoma has been a single-tag state since 1942.
I have a perfect-condition porcelain license plate from Belgium from 1918 that, if I were to sell it, it would take a thousand bucks to buy it. It's exceptionally rare, and I like the plate. Probably would not be of much use to anyone but a Belgian collector, or someone who deals specifically in Euro or porcelain plates, but I don't care.0 -
California requires the antique plates to be pre 1963. The state changes designs or colors every few years and then issues tags. I can find 56 plates pretty easily but they aren't correct for my 55 so I need to find 49 plates, then I can get them assigned to my car as the correct plates. I haven't bought a set yet because I have a friend who has been telling me he has a set for me. I just haven't seen them yet. I know the day I buy a set he will come by. Since my car is all original I would like the correct plates on it. I may take the plates from the 29 for the Hudson and buy YOM plates for the Dodge Bros.
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wayc4e28,
The guy who did my plate is in Nebraska.
Larry Hoeft
1802 154th
Garland Nebraska 68360
Email is HETldhoeft@aol.com (drop the HET).
Real honest and great to work with.0 -
The Virginia DMV requires the owner of an antique to certify that he or she of owns, or has the use of, a regularly licensed vehicle. It may take a Supervisor to help a clerk understand "has the use of."0
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NY State has it's warts, but registering with YOM plates is pretty easy.
Have to have a picture of both plates, and be unrestored. Must send application or appear in Albany, not local DMV.
Number cannot be already used in any year. Can be checked
(or re-registered) on line. $23 per year.
After you get registered, you can spiffy up the plates.
These were found in my Grandparent's shed where the grain was kept, nailed over rat holes. Either my unmarried aunt or uncle must have registered them originally as they were the only ones still living at home who owned a car at that time.0 -
Uncle Josh wrote:NY State has it's warts, but registering with YOM plates is pretty easy.
Have to have a picture of both plates, and be unrestored. Must send application or appear in Albany, not local DMV.
Number cannot be already used in any year. Can be checked
(or re-registered) on line. $23 per year.
After you get registered, you can spiffy up the plates.
These were found in my Grandparent's shed where the grain was kept, nailed over rat holes. Either my unmarried aunt or uncle must have registered them originally as they were the only ones still living at home who owned a car at that time.
Gosh Darn That Looks Cold !!!!!!!!!! BURRRRRRRRRR
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Correction To Heading Of This Thread Yom Stands For Year Of Manufacture, Not Year Of Make. Good Luck All Bill Albright0
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bill a wrote:Correction To Heading Of This Thread Yom Stands For Year Of Manufacture, Not Year Of Make. Good Luck All Bill Albright
Bill,
You are correct, my typo error, should have been Year of Manufacture....
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My kids just gave me a set of Year Of Manufacture plates for my 49 Brougham. In CT you have to report the number to the DMV and carry the state issued plate in the car with the current registration.
I already put on the front plate. and will do the rear plate later. Its winter here and we have 12" of snow. My Hudsons are tucked away in my garage until next April.0 -
In OHIO you have to buy a set of antique plates, that cost 20.00, they are good for 50 years and there is NO yearly fee, just the first 20.00. Then you fill out a form for Model Year Plates, make photo copy of front and back plate and send it to Columbus. They then send you back a registration for the model year plates, you the run them on the car, but have to keep the antique plates in the trunk. The model year plates cost you nothing. So as long as you own the car the only cost is the one time 20.00 fee, for the first plates.0
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well California just hit me for an additional $23.00 for my YOM's, just to complete title and plate transfer. ended up approx $170.00.
But then I don't have to carry another set of plates.. What a deal for $150.00 compared to Ohio....LOL0 -
Like Ohio, Illinois has a similar policy on YOM plates. As long as we keep the antique plates in the car, we can display YOM plates on the car. Here is a problem I have that I hope someone can help with: I have YOM plates for both my 1950 and 1951 Commodore 8's, and I use the repro original-type adjustable license plate frames (like Dale Cooper sells) on the plates of those cars. However, I came across a beautiful set of four-digit plates for the 1950 and would like to find frames to fit them. These plates are "shorties" and measure just 8 3/8" by 5 5/8", and my adjustable frames will not adjust to that small size. Does anyone know of any such adjustable frames, or of any fixed-size frames that would fit these plates? Are there any custom frame companies that could make a set to fit? Any help appreciated.0
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