They ask for your name, address etc and vehicle ID number. I quote from the
application: "A Registration Number may be selected by the applicant. If the
applicant does not select a registration number, one will be assigned by the
Department. The registration number shall be displayed in digits at least two
(2) inches in height in a design and location which conforms with the vehicles
official military design and markings".
The definition of Former Military Vehicle is as follows: "A former military
vehicle is defined as a vehicle that has been, but no longer is used by the
armed forces of a national government and displays markings indicating it was
a military vehicle. The vehicles may be used only for parades, club
activities, exhibitions, and other functions of public interest and will not
be used for regular transportation".
Regarding titles: "Vehicles registered as "former military vehicles" must be
titled in Texas. Please provide the title number in the appropriate box".
Photo: "Attach current photograph any size 3" x 3" or larger".
The definition is somewhat vague. I would consider a function of public
interest a 'maintenance run on a beautiful Sunday'. I would also have a
primary vehicle and not use this one as my daily driver. The general
classification is Antique automobiles with a military provision.
Some other items to note in Texas. If you go this route, you don't have to
install license plates to clutter the vehicle up. However, if you plan to use
it outside of the boundaries of the definition, and register it as a regular
vehicle, it is now subject to the Texas inspection criteria of horn, blinkers,
wipers, lights etc.
Hope this helps. Oklahoma is now working on a similar provision for their
military vehicles.
Scott
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From: owner-MIL-VEH@skylee.com on behalf of Sean Bathrick
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 1997 4:13 PM
To: Lee Ethridge; Military Vehicles
Subject: re: Legality of military markings on historic vehicles
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I think I remember some months back, someone stating that an individual had
petitioned the state of Texas about the use of the USA number on the hood,
as the license number, verses having to put an actual plate on his vehicle.
Does this ring a bell with anyone?
Thanks,
Sean
bathrick@sandiego.hcg.com
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>From mail@IH (Lee Ethridge){LeeEthridge@msn.com}, on 2/27/97 4:00 PM:
I'm sorry I don't know this already.
My Father-In-Law's '42(?) GPW has full military markings. Does that make it
illegal for street use in the U.S.?
It's passed Texas state inspection, and has civilian license plates.
Thanks.
Gotta go,
Lee
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