[Bmcu] Bought a Mini!

Dylan Thurston dylan.thurston at gmail.com
Wed May 1 13:05:23 MDT 2013


I'm curious, everyone chime in.... what did everyone choose for their
personalized plates (if you opted for custom plates)


On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 12:25 PM, <richsanders2020 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Aaron- I just went through the same process, but with bringing a car in
> from out of state.
>
> So if you are having a new Utah title issued like I had to do, you have to
> register it at the time you apply for the title (total >$100).
> At that time you need get license plates that ARE NOT personalized. These
> can be vintage plates so that you are not subject to semi annual
> inspection. You will leave the DMV with this set of plates in hand.
>  However, only after your new title arrives (2-3 weeks in the mail) can you
> apply for the customized plates. You will need to pay an additional $63 for
> the customized plates which take 4-5 weeks in the mail. (It has been 4
> weeks today and I'm still waiting for mine).
>
> The vintage application form and search process is online at the DMV
> website. You can actually search by choosing special plate type (in this
> case vintage) and then go through your selections that you are looking for
> to see if they are available. The vintage plates are now limited to a total
> of 5 (no more, no less) alpha numeric characters.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Rich Sanders.
>
> ------------------------------
> *From: *"-J" <dodahman_001 at yahoo.com>
> *To: *"Aaron Sphar" <atsphar at yahoo.com>
> *Cc: *Bmcu at autox.team.net
> *Sent: *Wednesday, May 1, 2013 11:21:29 AM
>
> *Subject: *Re: [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
> It's pretty easy.  I recently did my 70BGT.  You don't need a safety or
> emissions.  As long as its at least 30 years old.  You technically only
> supposed to drive for car shows and club activities.  But how are they
> going to know?
> I think I paid $65 with personalized plates.
>
> *BTW, this is my first group email since joining the club.  I figured I'd
> just join in on the fun.  [image: :-D]*
>
>
> Aaron Sphar <atsphar at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Sorry Brownie, it wasn't me. I went from driveway to driveway. The
> sqealing fan belt and old tires kept me from making too many stops.
> Hopefully I'll be able to replace the fan belt and de-glaze the pulleys
> tonight as well as check out a few things Rob Green recommended. New tires
> should be here Friday, but I won't be able to get them mounted till next
> week.
>
> Does anyone have any recomendations or advice about getting the antique
> plates? I have not had a change to review the application process yet.
>
> Aaron Sphar
> atsphar at yahoo.com
> (801) 941-0926
>    *From:* Brownie E.L. Petersen <browniepetersen at readytek.net>
> *To:* Aaron Sphar <atsphar at yahoo.com>; Bmcu at autox.team.net
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:43 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
>   Aaron, saw a mini at Smiths a few days ago.  Was that you?
>
> Brownie
> 1976 MGB
>
>  *From:* Aaron Sphar <atsphar at yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:23 AM
> *To:* Bmcu at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
>  I bought a '76 Mini last night! Drove it from Logan to North Ogden with
> no problems (I even hit a streach of I-15 at 65 mph). It looks good (but
> not perfect), has a few mechanical items to take care of, but it will
> definately be a driver. Now I can restore my '70 B while I
> drive/maintain/learn about the Mini. Hope to motor with all of you at the
> Antelope Is. run!
>
> To answer the next few questions:
> 998 cc with Automatic
> Disc's and shocks up front, drums and cones in the aft
> 12" mini-lite style wheels (plus a set of 12" steelies)
>
>
> Aaron Sphar
> atsphar at yahoo.com
> (801) 941-0926
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