From: Thomas M McHugh (tmmchugh@msn.com)
Date: Mon Nov 03 2003 - 03:47:21 PST
Doug,
I have QQ Historic Plates on my 1952 M38A1 & have had nothing but smiles
from local & state police. I do not drive it every day. I do take it to
the store on occasion & have gone to Club meetings, Veteran Hospital
visits, displays & to gas it up. I garage it in an enclosed trailer, at
my son's house. When something like the Veterans day ceremonies are coming
up, I drive it home & keep it here for a few days. I then drive it around
to make sure it will not give me trouble at the wrong time.
I have a Personalized Plate that says "38A1" on the front only. My rear
plate has been in the glove box for over a year. Many police have
discussed the vehicle & had nothing but praise. They just ask what year &
smile. I think the fact that I am obviously a retiree, has the most to do
with the lack of response.
If you want a DAILY driver, do not get QQ Plates. If you want an enjoyable
time, go for it. I have FULL COVERAGE, CHUBB INS & the cost is very
reasonable. Send 2 pictures & tell them the value. If you need info,
e-mail me off list.
Good Luck !
Tom McHugh, NJ
1952 M38A1
M-416 Trailer
MVPA # 20225
"MTA" Military Transport Association (A Military Vehicle Collectors Club,
dues $20 per year)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas Rhodes" <devils4ever@comcast.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] hoses for deuce
> Joe Young,
>
> Being a NJ resident still looking to buy my first MV, I'm quite interested
> in the historic plates issue. Have you heard of anyone ever getting into
> trouble for going for a casual drive to get gas or charge the batteries?
> I've talked to several people with QQ plates who have driven the vehicles
> for exactly this purpose for years without incident. When I purchase my MV
I
> don't plan on using the thing for anything but pleasure. However, I WOULD
> like to be able to drive the thing every couple of weeks to keep the
engine
> and batteries in decent condition.
>
> OTOH, I don't mind paying extra for normal plates and insurance but I
> understand I would need to go through inspection like other vehicles.
Would
> a Willys MB, M38A1, M37, M35A2, etc pass NJ inspection? Most don't come
with
> turn signals, seat belts, etc. Also, do they need to pass emission
testing?
>
> Hell, if I can register a M35A2 as a regular vehicle and keep it outside
> (not garaged), I might come down a visit you for a purchase.
>
> --Doug
> MTA
> MVPA
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