TexAndy
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I went to Tx Farm Bureau and they wouldn't insure it at all.
I wound up going with Falcon for 380 per year.
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I wound up going with Falcon for 380 per year.
Maverick1701
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LOL
oh I see what you did there....
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State Farm does my Deuces for about $110 a year.
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Didn't they have a TEA PARTY in your BOSTON sometime back in our nation's history because of TAXES????
Might be time to print up some TEA PARTY INVITATIONS
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Maverick1701
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ugh im about to tackle this job monday after my deuce recovery...
i already stopped by the tax office last week and she start telling me that i needed to go through a weigh scale, and needed to get an inspection...i just got through emailing her all of the legislation concerning the FMV registration so hopefully she wont be a bi-otch about it all *fingers crossed*
i already stopped by the tax office last week and she start telling me that i needed to go through a weigh scale, and needed to get an inspection...i just got through emailing her all of the legislation concerning the FMV registration so hopefully she wont be a bi-otch about it all *fingers crossed*
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It makes a lot more sense to register it properly according to the use than to do otherwise and hope to avoid imperial entanglements. While it is each person's duty to pay as little tax as possible, Steelsoldiers does not condone the evasion of lawfully applicable taxes.
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agreed!
but if your truck is only being used for the events listed in the laws, there wont be an issue.
Im just hoping the registration process goes smoothly....
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Maverick:
I took ALL of my paperwork to the Tom Green County vehicle registration office when I went to register "The ARK".
When I say "ALL", I mean a 3-inch 3-ring binder full of all the state and local codes and ordinances, and I was fully prepared to "dance" with them for hours if necessary. My most important "weapon" was a cheerful attitude and a big smile - straight out of "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
My only "glitch" was that they didn't understand the concept of "Bumper Numbers" (I even had a copy of the Army Reg covering how they are composed). The Tax Assessor's "mentor" in Austin was "insisting" that the numbers painted on the truck MUST include the vehicle serial number. After considerable (albeit HUMOROUS) discussion, I agreed to add the serial number to the tailgate since the truck is still in the restoration process. Once "restored" the Serial Number must go. Eventually, I will obtain a letter from TxDMV affirming the acceptability of BUMPER NUMBERS ONLY and re-register her as "ARK-1"
I do not have any state issued metal tags on her. And at present, the Bumper Numbers (and serial number) are painted only on the back of the Deuce.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
She IS registered as a FORMER MILITARY VEHICLE and is used ONLY as permitted by the provisions of that registration. NEVER for hire, Never a COMMERCIAL load, any load carried is strictly for DEMONSTRATION OF CAPABILITY purposes and therefore she is ALWAYS on EXHIBIT where and whenever she is out in public. To substantiate the EXHIBIT status, when parked in public, I affix two magnetic signs to the doors that state what she is, who owns her, and that she is in the process of restoration.
Good luck on your registration mission.
I took ALL of my paperwork to the Tom Green County vehicle registration office when I went to register "The ARK".
When I say "ALL", I mean a 3-inch 3-ring binder full of all the state and local codes and ordinances, and I was fully prepared to "dance" with them for hours if necessary. My most important "weapon" was a cheerful attitude and a big smile - straight out of "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
My only "glitch" was that they didn't understand the concept of "Bumper Numbers" (I even had a copy of the Army Reg covering how they are composed). The Tax Assessor's "mentor" in Austin was "insisting" that the numbers painted on the truck MUST include the vehicle serial number. After considerable (albeit HUMOROUS) discussion, I agreed to add the serial number to the tailgate since the truck is still in the restoration process. Once "restored" the Serial Number must go. Eventually, I will obtain a letter from TxDMV affirming the acceptability of BUMPER NUMBERS ONLY and re-register her as "ARK-1"
I do not have any state issued metal tags on her. And at present, the Bumper Numbers (and serial number) are painted only on the back of the Deuce.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
She IS registered as a FORMER MILITARY VEHICLE and is used ONLY as permitted by the provisions of that registration. NEVER for hire, Never a COMMERCIAL load, any load carried is strictly for DEMONSTRATION OF CAPABILITY purposes and therefore she is ALWAYS on EXHIBIT where and whenever she is out in public. To substantiate the EXHIBIT status, when parked in public, I affix two magnetic signs to the doors that state what she is, who owns her, and that she is in the process of restoration.
Good luck on your registration mission.
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I would register it under the military vehicle exemption and if you get pulled over just tell them you were test driving it after repairs were made.....
Texas Transportation Code - Section 504.502. Certain Exhibition Vehicles; Offense - Texas Attorney Resources - Texas Laws
"(j) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution of an
offense under this section that at the time of the offense the
vehicle was en route to or from a location for the purpose of
routine maintenance of the vehicle."
Texas Transportation Code - Section 504.502. Certain Exhibition Vehicles; Offense - Texas Attorney Resources - Texas Laws
"(j) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution of an
offense under this section that at the time of the offense the
vehicle was en route to or from a location for the purpose of
routine maintenance of the vehicle."
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More accurate would be that you are between repairs. I get waved at by law enforcement types all the time in my bumper number registered trucks. I have only been pulled over once in almost 4 years of driving all over the state with just the bumper numbers. I used to get stopped at least once a month when I had metal plates on the trucks. The time I got pulled over was because the police officer thought I had stolen the truck from the military. I carry the registration in the truck, a copy of the FMV application which explains the law better than the little TXDOT thing and a copy of the inspection exemption rule. Once I calmly explained to him what the truck was and how it was registered, we stood on the side of the road and talked vehicles for about 45 minutes.
Make sure you participate in any parades your local town has. The sheriff and police chief are almost always at those events. Talk to them, be seen in the truck and basically be a good person.
Make sure you participate in any parades your local town has. The sheriff and police chief are almost always at those events. Talk to them, be seen in the truck and basically be a good person.
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Good advice....
Maverick has an "inside track" on all this though.... Check out his avatar and if that doesn't send a messge, maybe he'll show you his badge and handcuffs...
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Well guys as with life things change. I finally reregistered as former military vehicle for both my MUTT and HMMWV. I like the option of a 5 year fee.
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To register a farm vehicle in TX you have to possess an ag exemption form. If your property is not already Ag Exempt, you don't have that form.
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I've had my M35A2/M105A2 combination since 2013 and I have never been pulled over. Of course, we always wear period military uniforms. We get thumbs up, waves, etc., from the police and the public. Our vehicles are kept in proper military (USAF) regalia, and in fairly good condition. We rally every fall at Fort (Hood) Cavazos with the troops, drive the Deuce in local parades and do maintenance/fuel runs all the time. Don't Violate the Law. Don't give the State a reason to change the laws, as we, in Texas have it really good.
I carry a copy of the law and all my correct and proper State documentation, as well as a military cut sheet describing each vehicle. I carry enough cut sheets to hand out to friendly inquirers, and at shows. (If you're a jerk, you don't get one). From time to time we get some really crazy "bug out" wacko's, you wouldn't believe. We do believe everyone should be prepared for a quick PCS, if you know what I mean, but be calm, rational, and properly planned. Plan to support yourself and your family. Scavenge if you need to. Avoid illegal activity. But do carry a water key with you. Be prepared to defend yourself/family from takers.
Proverbs 21:31 (NIV)
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This is a good part of the law. Who would you get to inspect a 30 year old military vehicle? Register as a FMV.