Pa dmv
Racer
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From: Philly Suburbs (Pa.)
I had no problem with mine but if you have some non stock stuff just get pics of a stock vette your year, they don't look at numbers so how will they know if it's even yours?
They also tell you that after you get them you can only drive it like once a week...but how can they tell that unless they have some spy watching your house 24/7
They also tell you that after you get them you can only drive it like once a week...but how can they tell that unless they have some spy watching your house 24/7
Last edited by dgr72vette; Mar 13, 2010 at 09:30 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
You guys don't know Pennsylvania . I'm sure some of the DMV have corvettes and read this forum with the rest of us. Now the cat is out of the bag. As soon as they read the tricks that people use to get a plate, they will now demand that everyone take their car to an official inspection station for a pre inspection and to have pictures taken right there , and of course there will be a huge fee attached for Governor Ed to pay for his beef steaks. Then they will demand that we still take our cars once a year just to make sure you haven't changed anything. Now by me having to tell you this which you should already know, I am making it easy on them by showing them the way. 
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I had no problem with mine but if you have some non stock stuff just get pics of a stock vette your year, they don't look at numbers so how will they know if it's even yours?
They also tell you that after you get them you can only drive it like once a week...but how can they tell that unless they have some spy watching your house 24/7
They also tell you that after you get them you can only drive it like once a week...but how can they tell that unless they have some spy watching your house 24/7
Instructor
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From: Allentown PA
When I first got my car the previous owner had it registered as a classic. I changed it to antique with no problems. Did it through a local AAA office, just had to take one pic from each side. No annual inspection required with antique plates.
My neighbor had a different experience. He registered his 80 as a classic at DMV. A woman from their office came out to look at the car and turned it down because the rear bumper was dirty! He cleaned it up, took it back on the chance he would get a different person and sure enough it passed.
My neighbor had a different experience. He registered his 80 as a classic at DMV. A woman from their office came out to look at the car and turned it down because the rear bumper was dirty! He cleaned it up, took it back on the chance he would get a different person and sure enough it passed.
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Racer
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From: Parkesburg PA
When I first got my car the previous owner had it registered as a classic. I changed it to antique with no problems. Did it through a local AAA office, just had to take one pic from each side. No annual inspection required with antique plates.
My neighbor had a different experience. He registered his 80 as a classic at DMV. A woman from their office came out to look at the car and turned it down because the rear bumper was dirty! He cleaned it up, took it back on the chance he would get a different person and sure enough it passed.
My neighbor had a different experience. He registered his 80 as a classic at DMV. A woman from their office came out to look at the car and turned it down because the rear bumper was dirty! He cleaned it up, took it back on the chance he would get a different person and sure enough it passed.
As far as the DMV reading this forum, it's very possible, but I don't think they are dumb enough to not realize that there are loop holes in their system. -Neal
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From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
So you went to a local AAA? I guess that's the same as going to an auto tag place? They just take the info/photos and pass them on to Harrisburg and after review the government sends back a response and/or plate. Was your experience at AAA any different?
As far as the DMV reading this forum, it's very possible, but I don't think they are dumb enough to not realize that there are loop holes in their system. -Neal
As far as the DMV reading this forum, it's very possible, but I don't think they are dumb enough to not realize that there are loop holes in their system. -Neal
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From: Allentown PA
So you went to a local AAA? I guess that's the same as going to an auto tag place? They just take the info/photos and pass them on to Harrisburg and after review the government sends back a response and/or plate. Was your experience at AAA any different?
As far as the DMV reading this forum, it's very possible, but I don't think they are dumb enough to not realize that there are loop holes in their system. -Neal
As far as the DMV reading this forum, it's very possible, but I don't think they are dumb enough to not realize that there are loop holes in their system. -Neal
Yes, what you said is correct. It seems in PA that DMV allows private companies to handle motor vehicle registration. I have not registered an older vehicle through the regular DMV office so I can only relay what happened when my neighbor did it. I think the gist of it is, they want the car to look stock if you are going to register it as an antique.
Last edited by Tom's 79; Mar 17, 2010 at 09:59 PM.
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I never had a problem with the whole process for my 74. Gave the mandatory 4 pictures, with sports mirrors, tinted windows, and replacement rear end. Antique plates came in a few days. Being a teacher, I drive it most of the summer and have never been pulled over or even warned about my tags being antique. 
