I was gifted a set of perfect 67 plates from a friend, uncomfirmed yet if they're even a usable number, but I thought I'd put them on tonight and take a shot. I really like them as they are 67 Confederation plates, but would they look too much like "Hey world, look at my special car"? I like to run below the radar for the most part. Can you have two sets?
They do suit the car.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
I think they look great, and I don't think people will only notice your car because of the plates, I'm sure the car stands out on its own.
I know we've had the discussion of using vintage, or year of build plates, or whatever they're called on this site before, and it seems to vary greatly from province to province.
I know there was some very good info re the rules of Ontario posted here earlier.
I like it, and for some reason most of the 67's seem to work for Y.O.M. with the MTO I would do it.
Its no secret that over the years I have sold a couple cars-when showing them I often installed Y.O.M. plates--then gifted them with the car-------------this was way back before you could register them to it.
Here's a question... Where do you put the yearly validation sticker on a yom plate? Do you stil need one these special plates?
still needs one
1967 is a year that may cause confusion to locate a spot-the MTO will direct you after they approve the plates-all other years there is room in the top right
ontario, highway traffic act regulations dictate location of sticker on the plate, depending on commerial or passenger vehicle use, it gets very confusing because, the expired sticker offense relates to the stiker on your permit, the sticker on the plate must be affixed in the proper spot when its put on, but its not really that clear about what happens if buy it and dont affix it to the plate, only when not affixed to the permit, clear as mud??
your permit(ownership) is what is actaully validated when u buy a sticker, half the sticker goes onthe permit and the sticker for the plate is actually a visual indication that the permit in your glovebox has been validated.
u can not have more then 1 set of plates per car,it would even technically an offense to put a vintage plate not for that car on for a show off the roadway , as "unathorized plates" can be removed and seized by the police or mto anywhere, although I cant see anyone actually taking enforcement action unless there was a complaint or some kind of "please i wanna talk to the police " performance like burn outs ect...
I think they look great and add an extra touch, id like a set but its kinda pricey
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I think the correct year plates are a great way to go if you are able! What could be better than period correct everything!
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I have a 1964 set of Ontario plates that I stick over the Historic plates with 'velcro" when at a show. The only problem with this is "bad memory" & I drive away with the old 64 plates still on, I even had a OPP follow me along Hwy. 7A for a few miles, & I realized I forgot to take them off!! Waited for the flashing lights etc. to come on, but nothing, even gave me the "thumbs up" when he turned off beside me???
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Seem's it gets the team approval. So I'll send em' off and see if the number combo is actually usable.
For anyone else contemplating doing this, here's the instructions from the MTO year of manufacture plate page.
Year of Manufacture (YOM) Plates
YOM plates are licence plates that can be attached to a vehicle (passenger vehicle, motorcycle or commercial vehicle under 3000 kg.) that was manufactured in the same year as the plates. For example, an original plate issued in 1959 may be attached to a vehicle manufactured in 1959.
The last year in which Ontario licence plates were manufactured showing the year was 1973. Subsequently, the ministry introduced perennial plates, along with an annual colour-coded validation plate sticker that expire on the owner's birthday.
Registration Criteria
Under the YOM plates program, the following conditions have to be satisfied:
The vehicle must be a historic vehicle at least 30 years old and substantially unchanged or unmodified from the original manufacturer's product.
Only plates manufactured in Ontario will be considered.
The plates will be authenticated by comparing the requested plate with an original sample from the same year to ensure that the requested plate corresponds with the material used, colour scheme, layout and numbering sequence.
Application Process
Before you decide to purchase a set of YOM plates, or send the plates to the Ministry for authentication, you may wish to call the Ministry of Transportation's Telephone Enquiry Unit at 416-235-2999 or 1-800-387-3445 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, to determine the availability of the plate's alphanumeric combination. It is possible that the alphanumeric combination is already registered on the ministry's vehicle registration system and, as a result, your application will be denied.
Send plates, vehicle registration, and your payment for the YOM application fee of $235.25 * (including GST) to:
Ministry of Government Services ServiceOntario Kingston Production & Verification Services Renewals Section P.O. Box 9700 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5N2
* Note: The fee should be in the form of a cheque, money order payable to the "Minister of Finance" or credit card (a credit card number and expiry date must be provided).
A response can be expected within 2-4 weeks. It is recommended that you send the plates and vehicle registration via courier or registered mail. MTO is not responsible for plates lost or damaged in the mail.
Once the plate application is reviewed, a letter approving or declining the request is sent to the sender along with the YOM plates.
If declined, the application fee and the plates are returned to sender.
If approved, the vehicle owner takes the letter of approval and YOM plates to a Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Office.
The vehicle owner pays the required fees to have the plates registered and attached to the historic vehicle.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
Worst case scenario - if you send them off and they never send them back??? Even if they 'do not approve' for everyday use, you could still do like DualQuadPete and "stick over the Historic plates with 'velcro" when at a show" eh?
Dave
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I have the 1964 PEI plates for my car. It was the only year for 2 plates in PEI ... a front booster plate that says "Cradle Of Confederation".
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
I got YOM plates for my '61 GMC and they just accent the ol' gal BIGTIME! I sent them away via Purolator to reduce the risk of them being lost. The lady from the ministry office even called me to verify the exact address to send them back to me as I live in the country. Super super nice lady and we talked about a bunch of things besides the plates, before she hung up some 20 mins. later. I made up my own bracket for my truck and then I took the top right corner of another defunct license plate, the little corner that houses the sticker and cut it like a big "P". At the bottom of the tail of said "P", I drilled a hole through and then when I mounted it to my YOM plate, I put the "P" in behind, bolted the two together so now it just looks like a little flag, or tab, up in the right-hand corner above the YOM plate and is in FULL view. Went through a ride program just this past Friday night and as I pulled up, the cop shone her light on the front plate of the truck. As she leaned in to see if I'd been drinking, I saw another one go around the back of the truck and shine her light on the back plate. I'm sure because of the age of the truck, they were also checking my lighting as well. I was then told to have a nice night and was on my way. If I knew how to post pictures on here, I'd take a shot of my setup and post it here. But, alas, I've never figured that aspect of the site out. Always send stuff to Carl427 and HE does it for me. Such a nice man that Carl427! LOL!
Do you have a story to go with this one Carl? (Is is a legitimate plate?)
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"So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think... The good outnumber you, and we always will." Patton Oswalt
1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod