MARYLAND TACOMAS

yes, you can register it historic/antique, and not have to deal with any of that, but by the book, if you have a historic plate, you are only supposed to drive the vehicle to and from automotive events. I know cops don't really care most of the time, but I don't want to tempt it. Va has the same option, OR, you can register with a regular non-antique tag and do the yearly safety inspections without having to do emissions.

 

I don't think it's only automotive events. From what I remember from the MVA it's occasional use on weekends, to and from a repair facility and automotive events. So if you and your girl wanna drive your classic car to get a milk shake on a Saturday night it's OK to do.

 

I gotcha. probably not my best bet for a daily driver though

 

If you park in a lot with other cars that is considered an automotive event last I checked. I've got 2 historical ones, one is on the road and the other on Jack stands lmao

 

Well I think my truck is being put on the back burner for a while... I'm pretty happy with how its sitting right now. Lift and skids are the major things I want time meow. But I think they will be on hold till after winter. I know this isn't ideal but I knew this would be a slower build when I bought her since I was starting over from scratch.

 

Not sure why my message showed up like that, sorry I'm on my damn phone.

 

Thanks. Yea its came a long way in 5 months lol time for a break.

 

from the DMV Website

How do I register a vehicle as an historic vehicle?
To be registered as a historic vehicle (class L), your vehicle must be a passenger vehicle, motorcycle or truck (with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less): be 20 calendar years old or older and must not have been substantially altered, remodeled or remanufactured from the manufacturers original design.

A vehicle registered as historic cannot be used for general daily transportation, or primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways. It can only be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation and similar uses. A trailer does not qualify for historic registration.

A historic registration may also be issued to a truck with a GVWR in excess of 10,000 pounds, a tractor or a motor home as long as the vehicle is 25 calendar years old or older. The vehicle cannot be substantially altered, remodeled or remanufactured from its original design. Vehicles issued historic tags under these criteria cannot be used for occasional transportation, or for any commercial transportation of passengers or property on highways. A historic vehicle in this category must be insured by a Historic Vehicle, Show Vehicle, or Antique Vehicle insurance policy.

If your historic vehicle is 60 years old or older, you may obtain a permanent, non-transferable registration for a one-time fee. Note: A historic motor vehicle 60 years old or older do not qualify for a special registration plates since they require an annual registration fee.

 

Have to dig out the Webster's for a definition of substantial now.

 

I'll be doing suspension in the spring too.

 

Made a quick stop to speed up tube coping for sliders tonight. Cut out to pieces of 3/16" thick plate, welded it together and bolted it to the JDSQUARED tube notcher. No more measuring each one!

 

Do you have a wait list yet?

 

Not quite yet but things are certainly picking up

 

After i do my 5100s, i may just have to come see you.

 

I'll be the over weight guy in the banana hammock

 

Kinky.

 

Winky face

 

Perfect haha. I can't wink at women, they think I had a stroke. Plus, my wife doesn't like it...