Pennsylvania M35A2 owners.....A couple questions for you.

[katz4]

North Central Pa. Potter County

 

[Acripledbadger]

Well haggerty pretty much told us to piss off as soon as we mentioned putting things in the bed... Any other suggestions.... I need any advice with this truck on insurance as I could get. Someone please help!

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

Soooo, why did you mention putting things in the bed?

They just told me I can't use the truck for reenactments, but I can't legally haul anything with antique PA plates.

 

[Acripledbadger]

Well that one was a stupid idea to tell them that but that's not why they really said no it was when they heard 17year old they almost wanted to puke over the phone they said.

 

[Acripledbadger]

We just just tried talking to geico but they said no because if I were to hit someone else with it they would be...well pretty much screwed...

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

Is your dad or someone co-signed on this thing with you? That is about the only thing I could see helping you out.

 

[Acripledbadger]

Yea the trucks name is going to be in my mothers name, same with insurance. What about usaa insurance would they cover me possibly?

 

[Digger09]

Try gulfway insurance.

 

[Coal Cracker]

I'm using Hagerty, you have an Either/ Or situation on your hands. Either you abide by the Classic/Antique Restrictions and regualtions, Or you Register it as a regular truck have it inspected twice a year pay the proper insurance. You bought a 13k truck not a cavalier. Good Luck

 

[Acripledbadger]

Well it seems I have come to no avail that I can get insurance with the truck only one or two were worried about the age of 17 all 19 others said they are unsure about the size of the truck and how screwed everyone else would be if I were to hit them... Which the truck is not as big as it looks in pictures.... Thanks for the effort of helping me guys, if yas could ever figure out a soultion to my problem please just lay it on me... TLauden "sorry if I typed that wrong" you said at 19 you got the truck, am I right? When you did who did you get it insured with, if you did?

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

Sounds like you need everything to be in your parent's name and you listed as NOT the primary driver.

 

[Acripledbadger]

We even tried that to. And it really sucks because i had the loan out and everything ready to make the purchase, and also I just love the truck. You guys are very lucky.

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

I don't think I could of got a truck at your age either though. I'm 23 so you don't have to wait very long in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Acripledbadger]

Yea true, I'm just hoping I come across a insurance company that will possibly give me a chance.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I,am getting the run around about the PA state inspections cant get a straight answer but dont want antique plates got insurance through geico but need so help with this thanks.

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

You'll have to provide a little more detail about the problem you're incurring if you want help. Can you not find a shop that will inspect the truck?

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

Theyre trying to tell me it needs marker lights tag light even notories are alittle hesitant on the phone.

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

Hmm, I've added tag lights and marker lights to mine for safety reasons, but I have an Antique plate for now. I would say I spent $70 on lights to get it up to DOT spec for a truck this size.

-license plate light
-front (amber) side, mid (amber) side, and rear (red) side marker lights
-5 amber lights across the top of the cab front
-3 red lights in the middle of the back just below the bed

I used cheap lights from a truck stop that had 12v 194 bulbs, and then bought bulk 454 24v bulbs on ebay to replace them.

I got power for them all from the trailer hitch wiring. I also wired my front forward markers to be on with the headlights.

I don't think you NEED those lights, but it's easy enough to install them, and a big safety improvement.

If you don't mind, can you PM me the premium, policy details, and agent contact info for the insurance you got? I'll be switching from antique once my insurance policy is up.

 

[LiveFreeOrDieTryn2B]

I have not given anymore information than what was necessary to much 411 means more issues but no one here owns any MVs I drove it up the street the other day 2 mins from my house and I swear people thought WW3 started with the looks I got people even came outside there houses..

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

Ya you'll have to get used to getting looks.