The Getogether was GREAT! hopefully more people will be able to make the next one. Still, I figure we had nearly 30 people there altogether with spouses and such. A bit cool, but nice, sunny weather.

Now the work week is creeping up on us----but not 'til after FOOTBALL!!!

 

Well the discussion of airbags yesterday, and checking out a set, I'm considering a pair, if I can figure out how to get them in.

 

This has been a Monday through and through....hope evryone else has had a better start to their work week.

 

Ice storm is coming! Make sure you are prepared----food, water, generator, fuel, space heater, ammo, etc.

 

... add beer and peanut butter to the list.

 

The ice storm fizzled out in southeast TN....but it is cold and rainy. Hope everyone else is doing well and staying warm.

 

My van is covered in ice right now.

 

I haven't showed my face here in quite some time!! Hey everybody!! Mine is a new truck. I found something disturbing recently on mine. The VINs on the door and frame DO NOT MATCH!! Tennessee recognizes the frame VIN as the legal VIN on vehicles without dash VINs, and my title has the door VIN. The body is of a 1974 F100, but the frame is of a 1977 F100. It wouldn't be a big deal to fix the year on the title except for the fact a 1977 truck has to have an emissions system present and pass emissions testing, while a 1974 is exempt. My truck is illegal as José over at the food stamp office. So, I'm on the lookout for any 1973 or 1974 F-series trucks or frames with good title now...

 

Oh man, that's awful! Seems to me you could get the title fixed without too much trouble. Hopefully, the right truck will end up in your driveway this year.

I'm in training all this week, so posts will be spotty. Hope everyone has a GREAT week!

 

I called the state-level DMV and talked to a lady there a couple weeks ago. She said I could keep the truck titled as a 1974, but with a state issued VIN and a rebuild/salvage title. Seems easier and safer to at least find a 73-74 frame with a good title and body swap to it. Especially with the new 2014 regulations well on their way...

 

.. and what are the 2014 regulations??

 

That's a great question. Anyone got a link to them?

 

Well, the link I had to a site that had the standards published is gone. (our government at work??) I did find a similar law in reference to heavy-duty (18 wheelers) trucks. Here's that link:
40 CFR 1037 : CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW HEAVY–DUTY MOTOR VEHICLES [ 40 CFR 1037 ] : (PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT [ 40 CFR ])

Push CTRL+f and type 1037.655 to see it. It basically states any modification that will increase emissions is in violation of the law. It could be something as simple as removing an air dam or changing tire sizes. The passenger equivalent that disappeared now, says ANY change to the vehicle (2014-forward) that is not any factory option is illegal. Oversize wheels/tires? Illegal. Custom rims? Illegal. Adding turbo/ superchargers? Illegal. Want to change your differential gear ratio? Illegal. Auxiliary lighting? Illegal. While we are free to work on our older trucks still, any vehicle made in 1975-on must have the factory emissions systems installed and must pass testing. Nation-wide emissions testing. No more rural county exemptions. Also, there is a bill floating around to nationalize what California is doing. If you have a vehicle that is (don't quote me on the number, but I think it's) 15-20 years old, the state (Cali) can cut you a check for what they feel it's worth, repossess it, then crush it in the name of cleaner air. Somewhere in that California law (if I'm not mistaken) it states that rebuild, salvage, and junk title vehicles can fall under that repossession.

See why I want a 73-74 frame or truck with a good title? lol

 

I'm going to try and re-post this in the NEW February Thread.