NSW Corvettes
General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: Leigh 454 on August 06, 2015, 04:59:58 PM
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Hi,
I am importing my 71 Vette soon, it was picked up from the US dealer today, and is on it's way to the docks. Looking at NSW rego compliance, I have headlights & seatbelts ordered but have a question on number plates. There is a vast variety available from the RTA, but what ones will fit a 71? I saw the two 'US size' variants but wonder if any of the others available will fit?
Cheers,
Leigh
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I have the AA-999 black & white style on my '70.
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:hi: The US plates work well but $295.00 to order and $99 per year
My C4 only accommodates the 310mm long late without curving the ends that would be required on the normal plates and as we know if you get a hard boy in blue it is illegal to bend plates and expect a fine if he's an A hole. :cheers:
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Great many thanks, cheers
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The b/w five digit will fit a 78 so I assume yours too. The U.S. pattern are good, but for both NOW you will pay thru the nose......
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Thanks, better than getting standard size that may need to be trimmed or bent & a target for the lawman!!
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Remember the Bi Centennial plates from the '80's? They are exactly the same size as U.S. plates. I wanted these for my '75 a few years ago. I ended up buying an old Toyota that had those plates on it, did the swap over with the RTA, then sold the Toyota again. Came out about $300 in front and didn't have to pay a premium for the plates.
Where there's a will there's a way.
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I ended up trimming my plates significantly to make them fit. This hasn't been an issue yet but who knows.
Lefty
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The 'International size' are the same size as the 'US Size' if you'd prefer something plainer. They are what I went for, as my car had bent black and yellow plates fitted when I bought it. They are the same size as the original Californian plate.
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s475/metalhead140/20150801_165412_zpsc6ywrwkw.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/metalhead140/media/20150801_165412_zpsc6ywrwkw.jpg.html)
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They look good. Do they have up front costs plus yearly costs ?....
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A bit cheaper but similar. $195 order fee and $99 a year for personalised content. I think, but am not sure, that you can replace your existing plate for the $195 with no ongoing fees though? For me, I figure the ongoing $99 a year is less than $2 a week. I can live with that, even though it annoys me, a full tank of 98 costs more...
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Just checked on myplates. One off order fee of $195, no ongoing fees for replacing your existing plate (not choosing new numbers/letters) with an 'International size' plate. Likewise you can order 'US size' number plates (which are the same size, different prints, personally I prefer the plainer 'International size') for a one off fee of $295 with no annual fee if you don't choose the numbers/letters.
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I just went through this recently with my C5. First you need to register your car with RMS and get the black on white plates (they call slim white bordered) Then you apply for the US 12x6 size through Myplates.
The cheapest option is to and accept what you get over the counter from the RMS and then apply for the US 12x6" plates of your choice without changing the plate number. One off fee of $195 for the plainer ones.
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No I'm pedantic, I believe we have to go thru the hoops to get these registered to NSW law and we have to carry plates, therefore if the car complies to all their rules, then they (MTA) at least must comply as well. They supply a black on yellow plate and others that on a C4 covers the reversing lights. This must contravene at least work cover and other safety laws. But you at least seem to have achieved a good compromise with a plate that looks smart at a reasonable cost....
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You can probably tell I've nothing better to do.... But from memory I can't remember where it actually says in the rules that vehicles require reversing lights. And that's probably the loop-hole that allows for cash inflow..
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Jesus Doug Miss B really needs to get you a JOB . Lol
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I just went through this recently with my C5. First you need to register your car with RMS and get the black on white plates (they call slim white bordered) Then you apply for the US 12x6 size through Myplates.
The cheapest option is to and accept what you get over the counter from the RMS and then apply for the US 12x6" plates of your choice without changing the plate number. One off fee of $195 for the plainer ones.
Thank you for that information; just found the US style once. $ 295 order fee and then annual fees apply. (Really don't understand why there need to be an annual fee??)
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There's no annual fee if you don't choose personalised content (i.e. you just take whatever numbers and letters they give you).
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:thumbdown: It's a classic car, you should choose the content and yes I pay $99 per year, less than $2 a week :cheers:
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:thumbdown: It's a classic car, you should choose the content and yes I pay $99 per year, less than $2 a week :cheers:
It never ceases to amaze me how people spend major bucks on a classic car then finish it of by bending number plates to suit :bats:
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Got my car, got my plates, thanks for the tips.
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Nice!
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Sweet as :thumb: :thumb:
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$ 199.-; a one-off fee. Looks so much better.
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Wasn't aware you could still get the old 5 didget black & white plates
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Sure can. Bottom left of image.
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Really don't understand why there need to be an annual fee??
... because Myplates are a private company and they are scabs. The money doesn't go back into our roads but into their pockets; someone has to pay for their TV commercials I suppose.
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just government selling sh#t that belongs to the tax payer to cover up the Fn mismanagement.
you would notice they but crims in gaol ( English Spelling ) where to they send politicians?
overseas well paid appointments.
Bfit
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I've have had the same B/W plates for 46 years and have no desire to pay the AH`s for the privilege of selling a 5 dollar plate for yearly fee plus .
(I see the censorship is working well )
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The annual fee was in place long before RTA outsourced the process to myPlates.
It's just another form of NSW government tax -- except in this case it's voluntary.
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The annual fee was in place long before RTA outsourced the process to myPlates.
Yes for custom plates but not if you wanted to choose your own ABC-123 plates; it was a one off fee.
Previously when you got new plates, you could choose from the first three off the shelf; now it's the first plate they touch, no compromise unless you want to pay a yearly fee.
I was lucky to get my own ABC-123 combo before they took over and I don't have to pay every year, apparently if I have an accident and my plates get damaged, stolen, etc.; if I want my same combo in new plates I will have to pay the exorbitant replacement fee (previously around $20 for just the plate) plus a yearly fee to keep my combo.
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