New HMMWV Owner In Oregon

[BadAmish]

Hello HMMWV Folks,

We just got our M1097R1 HMMWV from GovPlanet delivered and are still awaiting the title stuff (told up to 90 days). We live in Southern Oregon and would like to know what issues we may encounter, if any, when we get to the point of getting our HMMWV street legal. If there are any other HMMWV owners in Oregon that can share their experience and tips for us so we might save some headaches we would appreciate it.

We are in Grants Pass.

Thank You!

 

[SolaAesir]

There are a few around in here, though most seem to be in northern Oregon. Hopefully someone can help you out.

 

[FlameRed]

Not good news, but this will answer your question: Map of States That Are or Are Not HMMWV Friendly

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

Oregon titles Hmmwv’s for road use…they passed a law years ago.
Dont let the parade use BS bother you…ive driven my historical plated trucks for 40yrs with no issues…

 

[BadAmish]

Not good news, but this will answer your question: Map of States That Are or Are Not HMMWV Friendly

@FlameRed - I saw that, but I also saw folks with Oregon tags so not sure what to make of it.

Oregon titles Hmmwv’s for road use…they passed a law years ago.
Dont let the parade use BS bother you…ive driven my historical plated trucks for 40yrs with no issues…

@Retiredwarhorses - Does that mean I get a special plate for Oregon and just use it on the street? I've never owned a "Historic" vehicle before.

 

[FlameRed]

Oregon titles Hmmwv’s for road use…they passed a law years ago.
Dont let the parade use BS bother you…ive driven my historical plated trucks for 40yrs with no issues…

Same question: Do I need to change the map with Oregon to "Street Use with Historical Plates"?

 

[BLK HMMWV]

There are HMMWV's in Calif. With regular plates.
Have been for years.
Might be because they were from original auctions here but they do exist.
So that kind of messes with the Map.
So map not always accurate

 

[BadAmish]

Same question: Do I need to change the map with Oregon to "Street Use with Historical Plates"?

Did you find any Oregon HMMWV owners that shared their experience on registering for road use?

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

@FlameRed - I saw that, but I also saw folks with Oregon tags so not sure what to make of it.



@Retiredwarhorses - Does that mean I get a special plate for Oregon and just use it on the street? I've never owned a "Historic" vehicle before.

police only care that you have 2 things when you drive a vehicle, insurance and current tags, are there D*ck cops? Yea…but it’s more an exception to a rule . Don’t drive like an idiot and do stupid crap and there is no reason for an officer to pull you over.
Also, don’t use them as daily drivers….you are allowed to make maintenance drives on special plated vehicle, it’s tough to explain that away if you’re at a bar on a Saturday night though

 

[GuntherRommel]

Oregon is hit or miss, depending on the DMV you go to. My last HMMWV got regular tree plates but my current one has SP plates. You only pay once for the SP Plate, no renewal. I drive mine almost every day in central Oregon. Get your vin inspection from one DMV, then go to a different DMV for your license plate , no need to have the vehicle there the second time.