This is what the Sec of State website says:
Expanded-Use Antique License Plates have a staggered expiration and are annual plates. To qualify for Expanded-Use Antique Plates, motor vehicles, including motorcycles, must be more than 25 years old. Firefighting vehicles must be at least 20 years old.
Vehicles displaying these plates during the months of January-March and November-December may only be driven to and from an antique auto show or exhibition, service station or demonstration.
Vehicles displaying these plates during the months of April-October may be driven on the highways without being subject to the restrictions of a standard antique vehicle plate.
The mechanical and physical condition of the vehicle, including brakes, lights, glass and appearance, must be the same or as safe as originally equipped. An antique vehicle may be a "bona fide replica" - an exact copy of the original in design, frame and mechanical operation. "Facsimiles" - close, but not exact, reproductions of the original -do not qualify for Expanded-Use Antique Vehicle plates.
Another reason I love my state. When I get an Antique tag for the Nissan in 4 years, I can still drive it 50+ miles a day. We have great kit-car rules too. Amazing.
Quick update:
I snagged a couple of brake line tees from Advance for $2.15 each after tax. I now have brakes at both ends and it stops on a dime!...comparatively.
I also tested the car side of the unused power seat harness, looking for a power and a ground. I found one of each then put on some spade connectors and connected those wires to the lumbar control plug on underside of the driver's side GT seat. Now it has adjustable lumbar support!
New total = $991 (rounded up)
The_Jed wrote:
My lifting partner has some cooper discoverererererererererererer tires in 245/75R16 that he said I could have since the name is so clunky.
I think I might try to squeeze a pair onto the rear, they should clear.
And you thought it looked stupid with 235/70's!
I've been thinking a lot about tires for this car. There is a certain bent appeal in putting big truck tires on it but I don't want to deal with the clearance issues and, as awesome as they may look on other cars, I don't plan to put flares on it.
I think I'll just snag some used 225/60R16's and be done with it.
Now to find a spot for those gauges...
The_Jed
SuperDork
7/12/13 12:56 p.m.
Just stopped by the local used tire joint and snagged some 235/70's for the rear.
$90 mounted and balanced.
New total = $1081
I stuck with the truck/suv size for the ground clearance. It's nice being able to change the oil without having to put a vehicle on ramps.
The_Jed
SuperDork
7/15/13 7:17 p.m.
Right now it has both the front and rear brakes plumbed directly to the master cylinder, the proportioning valve has been eliminated. Under VERY forceful braking the rears lock up just before the fronts. I don't mind it at all right now, rain or shine.
If it sees snow again that may be a different story...
The_Jed
SuperDork
7/27/13 5:34 p.m.
I just put this one up for sale. I over priced it rather aggressively to create some wiggle room.
What are you looking at getting now?
The_Jed
SuperDork
7/27/13 9:29 p.m.
I haven't looked for a replacement. I'm going to turn my attention to the Scoob. It's been neglected for a while.
I couldn't hotlink on the MarkVII club so I had to showcase my hackery here.
Oh for some reason I thought there was an underhood fire. LOL
Carry on then.
LOL!
Nope, it just looks like E36 M3!
The_Jed wrote:
LOL!
Nope, it just looks like E36 M3!
Meh simple green and a pressure washer could fix it.
crankwalk wrote:
The_Jed wrote:
LOL!
Nope, it just looks like E36 M3!
Meh simple green and a pressure washer could fix it.
No point until winter is over. It will look like E36 M3 again in 10 miles with salt and snow.
