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WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
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WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
by macaddict23 » Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:01 am
I'm looking for a 1943 California trailer plate for my 1943 MBT. Anyone have one for sale with a clear status? Or at least a picture of it so I know what to look for? Thanks!
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Re: WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
by macaddict23 » Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:04 am
I just came across this photo from John Neuenburg, and I'm wondering if this is what I need, but dated 43?
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Re: WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
by macaddict23 » Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:09 am
Also, do I need one of these "victory tabs"?
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Re: WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
by lten1063 » Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:51 pm
Have you thought about searching salvage yards and swap meets. Also so you can can google ventage liscenes plates and you might find collectors or someone whom reproduses vintage plates.
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Re: WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
by tipdog » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:14 am
Research the CA DMV "YEAR OF MANUFACTURE (YOM)" license plate program, and the CA "Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual."
My quick read of both says yes, for a 1943 trailer, you'd need a 1941 base CA trailer plate, a 1942 metal strip, and a 1943 "V" tab. I believe all 3 are steel.
As long as the base plate is clear in the DMV system, you should be good.
A couple of tips.
I suggest making an appointment with DMV rather than just walking in and waiting. Be prepared to ask for a manager or supervisor.
As long as the plate, strip and tab are legible and not too rusty or beat up, don't "restore" them until after you complete the registration.
My quick read of both says yes, for a 1943 trailer, you'd need a 1941 base CA trailer plate, a 1942 metal strip, and a 1943 "V" tab. I believe all 3 are steel.
As long as the base plate is clear in the DMV system, you should be good.
A couple of tips.
I suggest making an appointment with DMV rather than just walking in and waiting. Be prepared to ask for a manager or supervisor.
As long as the plate, strip and tab are legible and not too rusty or beat up, don't "restore" them until after you complete the registration.
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Re: WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
by macaddict23 » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:25 am
Thank you guys for the tips!
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Re: WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
by Bill C. » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:28 pm
Try this link http://wwiijeepparts.com/Archives/1939_ ... Plate.html
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Re: WANTED/QUESTION: 1943 California Trailer Plate
by macaddict23 » Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:33 pm
Bump!
I'm still looking for a 1941 or 1942 PT California plate.
Thanks,
Dexter
I'm still looking for a 1941 or 1942 PT California plate.
Thanks,
Dexter
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