M151A2 in its new home

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

So why didn't you make yourself useful and take the garbage cans out to the curb while you were prowling?

I don't even get my own cans out on time

In all seriousness, I didn't get into this hobby to save money. I chose normal plates because I want the ability to drive my Jeep whenever I want, as much as I want, and without additional restrictions. There is always debate about how well the Historic Plate rules are enforced, but the extra $55 is a small price to pay to have the piece of mind about bending anymore rules (you're already driving something that was sold for scrap). Spring the $10 to the Legion for a Veteran Plate. Although I said I wouldn't run one while still serving, I think the Jeep is an exception (my DD still has normal plates). I get quite a few compliments on having a Vet Plate on a Vet Vehicle.

[Robin Craig]

and not a darn photo to prove this claim . . . . .


R

[maple_leaf_eh]

The snaps are on the phone and I do MLU on the PC. Patience folks.

[maple_leaf_eh]

A few snaps from the arrival. I drove it out of the trailer, up and down the parking lane a few times, then backed into the driveway where it now sits.

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

A few snaps from the arrival. I drove it out of the trailer, up and down the parking lane a few times, then backed into the driveway where it now sits.

Ohh!! I wanna play MUTTs!

[servicepub (RIP)]

Looking good Terry. (the MUTT not you).

Clive

[maple_leaf_eh]

Clive et al:

With apologies to Scott, whose help I will need as the vehicle becomes a part of my daily (or weekly) life, I will revert to my old naming convention for this vehicle. I refuse to call it anything but a 74 Pattern Jeep or an M151A2 or a possibly made-up CFR number, even though some owners use another name.

So, today I reviewed the requirements to put it legally on the road:

For plated motor vehicles that are 20 years or older, the Retail Sales Tax (13%) is payable on the greater of either one of the following:
◦the purchase price (determined from the bill of sale) or
◦the replacement value for insurance purposes (from the insurance documents), or
◦the appraised value of the vehicle (from paid appraiser - who won't know what an M151A2 is valued).

I need a 10-day temporary licence and this gets the vehicle to an inspection station.

I found a garage does inspections, and for $69 we'll see if it passes. The guy on the phone identified himself as ex military when I told him what it was, and warned him that I needed to be present to start it. This could be promising. But then again, he might have been an Air Force Supply Tech who only handled aircraft parts.

I keep telling myself this is all for fun.