Old license plates...

[carpoor]

Does anyone have a good link for county codes? I found a great site for old Florida tags, but am having trouble finding anything for North Carolina. My car came from Hickory, NC. I want to buy a 1972 NC tag and stick it on the front. I purchased a mint 1972 Florida tag today. It has the correct prefixes for the county I live in and the vehicle weight/type. (8W) Here in FL we are allowed to use an old tag as our primary tag after approval by the state.

I am hoping to do the same for my father when he gets his 66' GTO this weekend. I already found him a 72' Florida tag for his 72' Lemans Sport.

Thanks in advance. :ntwrthy:

[BillsCamino]

Wonder if the NC counties were numbered alphabetically..like marriage licenses??
See third page....

http://www.archives.ncdcr.gov/FindingAids/Circulars/AIC15.pdf

[shadowgray396]

I did a DMV search for my state on using old plates, and that's how I found my info. I'm now using my original plate I had in high school with the 70 tag on it and have a special interest tag I keep in the glove box to show that it has current tags. Each state will be different.

[Ms Grumpy]

I was lucky enough to find 1972 plates for mine. The only problem is that they are dealer plates because in 1972 Michigan started using the stickers on the plates. I found my set of plates about 10 yrs ago and they are still in the sleeve they came in and have never been registered. I never put them on the car because I wanted to register it as a classic until I found out the limitations that Michigan puts on classic cars.

[carpoor]

Cannot find anything definitive like the Florida tag site. I think I am just going to look for a 72' NC tag I like, and purchase it.

I feel it will be a nice touch. Any input? I am also trying to find an old dealership tag frame or emblem from a "high performance" dealership from that area of NC.

[Hank70SS]

I was lucky enough to find 1972 plates for mine. The only problem is that they are dealer plates because in 1972 Michigan started using the stickers on the plates. I found my set of plates about 10 yrs ago and they are still in the sleeve they came in and have never been registered. I never put them on the car because I wanted to register it as a classic until I found out the limitations that Michigan puts on classic cars.

I wouldn't worry about the limitations. I have 70 plates, so does my neighbor. Ray Barnes and Ric have 69 plates. We all drive our cars where and when we want to. I've never heard of anyone having a problem while running year of manufacture or historic plates. Not saying it couldn't happen but I think the police have more important things to worry about.

[Bowtie-Bri]

Hank is right,

I bought a 1970 "Dealer" plate at the swap meet during the Frankenmuth carshow one year. It to had never been used. It cost $35.00 to register. The best part it never expires! I've drivin the Chevelle all over Mi. and as far south as Kokomo, Ind. and have never had a problem.;)

[RBeckman]

I was lucky enough to find 1972 plates for mine. The only problem is that they are dealer plates because in 1972 Michigan started using the stickers on the plates. I found my set of plates about 10 yrs ago and they are still in the sleeve they came in and have never been registered. I never put them on the car because I wanted to register it as a classic until I found out the limitations that Michigan puts on classic cars.

I found 72 plates for the Camaro (they are commerical plates) and have them registered to the car for life for $35.00. As Hank and Brian stated don't worry about the limitations....you can always say you are taking to the Auto part store, mechanic, car show, friends to work on.

I've have the Chevelle registered for 15 years with 69 plates and never been pulled over (and I should have been a couple times when I was following Hank at "Back to Bricks".

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Hank, this is the plate you should have on your's....It would look great.
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[FlintTony]

I was lucky enough to find 1972 plates for mine. The only problem is that they are dealer plates because in 1972 Michigan started using the stickers on the plates. I found my set of plates about 10 yrs ago and they are still in the sleeve they came in and have never been registered. I never put them on the car because I wanted to register it as a classic until I found out the limitations that Michigan puts on classic cars.

If you don't want to run the Dealer plate, Ric has my 72 plate that was on the no radio-working- no clock working Camaro he bought. You can have it if you want. I think I also have an unused 72 only sticker in the file cabinet, if you need one.

[RBeckman]

If you don't want to run the Dealer plate, Ric has my 72 plate that was on the no radio-working- no clock working Camaro he bought. You can have it if you want. I think I also have an unused 72 only sticker in the file cabinet, if you need one.

I do still have the plate, it is in the trunk of Camaro, and I have the 72 sticker you gave me.

I'm thinking they won't let registration the dealer plate anymore per following.

A color photocopy, a color scan, or color photograph of the license plate (passenger, commercial, trailer, or motorcycle). Do not mail the actual plate. Personalized, government, law enforcement, manufacturer, dealer, in-transit repair, disability, and special purpose plates cannot be used as authentic license plates. If in doubt, check with the department before purchasing a license plate.
Proof of ownership, preferably a copy of the vehicle title
Proof of Michigan no-fault insurance (not required for trailers)
$35 -- make checks or money orders payable to State of Michigan
A completed Application for Historical Michigan License Plate

[Ms Grumpy]

I had contacted the Sec. of State and was told since the plate had never been registered that I would be able to use it.

But I kinda like having my personalized plate.

Also, the Berkley police LOVE to pull me over. At least once a month one of the cops pulls me over ... luckily enough, just to talk. Most of the cops here know where I live and have worked in the city for many years and have seen the transformation from that bright Orange to the Black.

[Bowtie-Bri]

One small loop hole in regards to the "Dealer" plate. As long as it has just the letter "D" on the plate instead of the word "Dealer" printed on the plate it's ok to register. Bowtie smiley


I do still have the plate, it is in the trunk of Camaro, and I have the 72 sticker you gave me.

I'm thinking they won't let registration the dealer plate anymore per following.

A color photocopy, a color scan, or color photograph of the license plate (passenger, commercial, trailer, or motorcycle). Do not mail the actual plate. Personalized, government, law enforcement, manufacturer, dealer, in-transit repair, disability, and special purpose plates cannot be used as authentic license plates. If in doubt, check with the department before purchasing a license plate.
Proof of ownership, preferably a copy of the vehicle title
Proof of Michigan no-fault insurance (not required for trailers)
$35 -- make checks or money orders payable to State of Michigan
A completed Application for Historical Michigan License Plate

[Ms Grumpy]

It has been a while since I pulled them out, but I am pretty sure that it just has the "D".

[Bowtie-Bri]

Here's a picture of my plate.

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