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Subject:Re: DMV Comment and Question
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:08:28 -0500

Yeah, I think the old authentic plate fee here is 15.00.  Anyway, good deal
for collectors/lightly driven vehicles.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 6:06 PM, Roger VanTill <motelvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> Michigan historical plates are only $30 for 10 years. Had one on my '81.
> You can also use an old authentic plate from the year of your car for $35.
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> On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 6:08 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
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>> Got the tags for the Beetle today and only 50.00 for 5 years as Antique
>> status.  No inspections required. BTW-Did not even ask if I had insurance.
>> ;-)
>>
>> Now...I haven't looked into this yet, but since they gave me only one
>> Antique plate and stated that is all that is required...I need to look
>> into
>> a ticket I got a couple of weeks ago in the Van.  My front plate was on
>> the
>> dash and I got ticket bcuz it was not on the bumper.  Duck taped it and
>> gotta pay 12.00 to dismiss.  Wonder if I NEED to have it on the dash per
>> Texas DMV.  If anyone knows, lmk, otherwse I will look around.
>> More importanatly...my stock plate holder was detroyed by a falling branch
>> on the day I got the ticket.  Don't wanna drill into the bumper if  don't
>> have to, but any probs with that or any other placement
>> suggestions/options?
>> Anyway, good deal on the 25 year old vehicle plates in Texas.
>> Happy Frydaye.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>> 73 Beetle
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