[V8Vairs] Fwd: Getting a V8 car certified

[Gord Rexin]

Sorry meant to reply to group, not just Bryan

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> From: Gord Rexin <gorexin at shaw.ca>
> Subject: Re: [V8Vairs] Getting a V8 car certified
> Date: 2 August, 2014 4:04:20 PM MDT
> To: Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com>
> 
> Guys, sorry for not giving enough info, assumed people knew I bought Matt's car not to flip, but to enjoy. Yes, I'm in Alberta and the DOT(Department of Transport) is getting very sticky on what can be certified. Funny thing is, once certified you can pretty much do anything to the car and no one cares. The Crown kit doesn't mean anything because Crown wasn 't OEM certified like say Shelby, so according to our Govt, absolutely no wood in engine bay, and the crown seatbelt anchor is a no no. A lot of the items are maintenance items which I'm aware of and willing to fix, unfortunately I won't be enjoying the car while I fix it. Bottom line is the DOT doesn't care that everything works and the car is safe to drive, they want a pristine car or new like car. I guess since they farmed out the drivers licensing to private interests and any and every idiot gets a license that they feel they have to protect said idiots from themselves and those that know how to drive and keep a car maintained became collateral damage. I wouldn't drive the car if it was unsafe, just they're definition of unsafe is way beyond reasonable. Need a shop that understands that difference.
> Gord
> 
> On 2014-08-02, at 3:30 PM, Bryan Blackwell wrote:
> 
>> Hi Gord,
>> 
>> You might clarify a few things for us:
>> 
>> - Where are you located?
>> - The certification you're talking about - is it possible to get some sort of 'historic' or 'vintage' registration that is less onerous?
>> - Are there any other shops in the area?  Do you know anyone local who might be able to suggest one that is a little more 'old hot rod' friendly?
>> 
>> Here in Virginia, we have mandated yearly safety inspections.  Some inspectors are more of a pain than others, I'm lucky to have found one that works with me and nails the really important stuff but doesn't go looking for some strange excuse to fail the car (the shops also do repairs, so you can see how there could be a little conflict of interest).  For the Corvairs, we have Antique registration available - limited use, but no inspection required.  You can still get a defective equipment ticket from a cop, but it's good for those 'works in progress'.  Finally, all that's required on an old car is what was needed in the year of manufacture.
>> 
>> --Bryan
>> 
>> On Aug 2, 2014, at 12:16 PM, Gord Rexin <gorexin at shaw.ca> wrote:
>> 
>>> Second attempt to certify the car failed. Don't know if its just the shop being really sticky or what. Car drives straight, stops good, all glass good, all lights work, horn works, all new wiring, new tires, etc. His list of wants in order to certify are, new steering rack( I have one), all new rubber bushings front and rear, engine has oil leaks( B.S. just did all gaskets- its the steering pump that leaks) no defrost fan, wants new rear brake hardware( brake shoes are fine), antifreeze leak (one small intermittent drip) no neutral safety switch, leaking front wheel cal (good to know), engine cover must be metal and did not like the seat belts.  So much for Crown originality. A lot of these issues I'm aware of and want to fix as I go but for him to certify the car has to be pristine! I'm feeling a little pissed! Anyone else running into this crap?
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