fuelhog2000
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Is it legal to repaint the origninal hood and bumper markings the army had on my m220?
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gunboy1656
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Yes, you can repaint the numbers. My truck is getting my old units numbers, granted they changed designation a couple years ago.
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I don't think it would matter if you did go on post/base/camp. As long as you have current registration, which you had to have to get on anyway.
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How many people do you suppose are out there, who would know or care whether your markings are original?
As long as it's properly registered, you're okay.
As long as it's properly registered, you're okay.
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As it is privately owned you can put whatever you want on your vehicle. I have my old Eng. unit markings on mine. I have had many conversations with MPs on this subject.
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As a Texas Former Military Vehicle, the "original" numbers are my Official TEXAS License Plate. I suppose that would be about as LEGAL as you could get. I even had to provide a photo of the markings when I registered her.
BTW: $10.00/Year (+ $10.30 in other road and bridge fees), paid in 5-year cycles so the 10.30 comes around only every 5 years.
BTW: $10.00/Year (+ $10.30 in other road and bridge fees), paid in 5-year cycles so the 10.30 comes around only every 5 years.
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April 26th, 2010.
USAFSS-ColdWarrior:
Did you guys ever figure out if there are weight and mileage/use limitations with that registration? I carry a copy of the codes for military vehicles in both of my trucks, but they were registered before I knew of the exemptions as "truck"'s, and the courthouse ladies are not inclined to change it to former military vehicle status, though Longview told them that the deuce was exempt from inspection requirements..... Seems in Texas the plate stays with the vehicle as long as it is registered in the state.
I gotta love this place for the only reason that they are so generous as regards former Military Vehicles, particularly when you see the hoops, and in Wisconsin, the brick walls other Steel Soldiers get to deal with....
USAFSS-ColdWarrior:
Did you guys ever figure out if there are weight and mileage/use limitations with that registration? I carry a copy of the codes for military vehicles in both of my trucks, but they were registered before I knew of the exemptions as "truck"'s, and the courthouse ladies are not inclined to change it to former military vehicle status, though Longview told them that the deuce was exempt from inspection requirements..... Seems in Texas the plate stays with the vehicle as long as it is registered in the state.
I gotta love this place for the only reason that they are so generous as regards former Military Vehicles, particularly when you see the hoops, and in Wisconsin, the brick walls other Steel Soldiers get to deal with....
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April 26th, 2010.
USAFSS-ColdWarrior:
Did you guys ever figure out if there are weight and mileage/use limitations with that registration? I carry a copy of the codes for military vehicles in both of my trucks, but they were registered before I knew of the exemptions as "truck"'s, and the courthouse ladies are not inclined to change it to former military vehicle status, though Longview told them that the deuce was exempt from inspection requirements..... Seems in Texas the plate stays with the vehicle as long as it is registered in the state.
I gotta love this place for the only reason that they are so generous as regards former Military Vehicles, particularly when you see the hoops, and in Wisconsin, the brick walls other Steel Soldiers get to deal with....
Excellent points on the TxFMV registration and associated limitations.
As for loads:
Any PERSONALLY OWNED load (non-commercial, such as a Home Depot Purchase) is legal and falls under the "maintanence run" provision as "excercising the suspension with a reasonable load". You wouldn't want to have a reciept for the purchase showing any kiind of contractor's discount.
As for usage:
I work for a Cemetery and Funeral Home, officing at the cemetery. (7-mile separation between locations). Any "Daily Use" that I might enjoy can and is legally documented as "exhibition" as I park and display her in front of our Veterans Field Of Honor while at the cemetery and log the event. While parked, I post a card in the window describing both the M35A2 trucks in general and a brief history of this particular truck - hence an OFFICIAL Exhibition.
As for documentation:
I carry a 3" three-ring binder with hard copies of the applicable Texas DMV regulations as well as City Ordinances regarding parking and storage in a residential neighborhood and noise restrictions (applies to LOUD music and RACING only).
So far, all I've gotten is enthusiastic wave, horn honking and one Sheriff's Deputy gave me a Whoop-Whoop from his siren and a BIG SALLUTE
