Guys, we're talking about CUCVs, which aren't really recognized in public the same way that Deuces are. I'm sure a deuce would get a *bit* more deference than something that looks like (because it IS) a drab/camo'd K30 or Blazer.
I'll throw my solution in here... I picked up a plate bracket with a built in light from a local trailer shop and used a couple of self-tapping screws through the left corner of my bumper. I then found the appropriate wire in the trailer harness and tapped into it, tucking the wire neatly behind the bumper. The only downside is that it covers the left rear blackout light, but that doesn't work on either of my M1009's and I have no need to ever bother trying to fix it.
CUCVs look like they SHOULD have plates, a Deuce does not. My Deuces are registered Texas Former Military and don't require plates, and I don't worry about driving my Deuces around with no plates and have not been hassled yet, but the M1009 is going to be a daily driver so I have to register it like any other Texas car so it has to have TWO plates (front and an illuminated one in the back). I am worried constantly about getting pulled over while the SF97 is in the works. I have insurance and I only take it out for maintenance runs and will be doing a MVPA club event this weekend so I should be fine, BUT...
For those tactical MV owners in Florida if you enter to your search engine "florida house bill no. 623" you will be able to print out the three pages covering MV exemptions. Keep it in the truck with you and when LEO sez "TAG" Just show your reg, tag, ins,& HB 623 and all is well. It just has to be in the truck whenever they ask for it. The locals around here dont even look twice anymore.
My M35A2 and M109A3 have the "plates" painted on the inside of the doors and on the dash respectively, but the M1009 is going to need plates, however I am going to use the door number for the plate number
