Thread: Low-budget/T-Bucket Pickup

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I rented a U-Haul trailer and towed the car in for the vehicle inspection.

When I got there, they told me to unload it and pull it inside the inspection bay. About 8 people came out to look at it, just out of curiosity. They did ZERO “inspection” of anything mechanical or safety related!

There was only one thing they were interested in. I used a title for a 1979 Chevy Malibu in my name, as the source for the engine. The “inspector” asked me where the numbers on the engine were, so I showed him. He then pulled out the title and said “these numbers don’t match”. Well no kidding. I told him that in 1979 the VIN number was not stamped on the engine. He spent a few minutes stewing over that. He kept saying that we had to find some way to prove that engine came out of that car. Then he said “well this is a hell of a mess”, and disappeared into the office for about 10 minutes. Another guy then came out and said “It’s OK, you’re good to go. The second guy then attached a pink sticker, with my new VIN number, to the car.

The “inspection” cost $40, and the title was $85.

I then called Haggerty Insurance and finished setting up my policy. We were waiting on a VIN number to do that. I then swung by the tag office and got my license plate.

I then headed off to work for a few days. When I get back home, I just have to get my alternator installed, and the car will be done “enough” to start tearing up the streets of Florida!

Since I’m using a Ford Mustang radiator, the upper radiator hose is now on the passenger side. That interferes with the stock alternator bracket, so I’m moving the alternator to the drivers side. I had been planning on making my own brackets, but my patience is wearing a bit thin right now, so I broke out the credit card and ordered a store bought bracket.
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Originally Posted by Driver50x

Since I’m using a Ford Mustang radiator, the upper radiator hose is now on the passenger side. That interferes with the stock alternator bracket, so I’m moving the alternator to the drivers side. I had been planning on making my own brackets, but my patience is wearing a bit thin right now, so I broke out the credit card and ordered a store bought bracket.

Such profligacy!
From you of all people!
I'm shocked!




Nah. I don't blame you one little bit. I've seen the time, sweat, and thought that you've put into this build, and I reckon you've earned a splurge with your money.

And I'm pleased for you that it went through certification so easily.

Get out now and drive the wheels off the thing! Burn some rubber!

(But only on a private road with Police supervision and no public access of course! )

Originally Posted by johnboy

Such profligacy!
From you of all people!
I'm shocked!


.

And I'm pleased for you that it went through certification so easily.

Get out now and drive the wheels off the thing! Burn some rubber!

(But only on a private road with Police supervision and no public access of course! )

HAHAHA,
You had me laughing with that one, even though I had to look up “profligacy” to see what that meant!

I’m looking forward to calling the police department to ask them to supervise my burnouts.


Yes that inspector definitely had me sweating and stewing for a bit. I think I managed to maintain my poker face.

And thanks guys, I’m really looking forward to the coming months. I’m planning on heading to the Billetproof show in Ocala, Florida in March. That’s about a two hour drive for me.

Originally Posted by Driver50x

HAHAHA,
You had me laughing with that one, even though I had to look up “profligacy” to see what that meant!

And thanks guys, I’m really looking forward to the coming months. I’m planning on heading to the Billetproof show in Ocala, Florida in March. That’s about a two hour drive for me.

UM.... well... you do know and understand that pictures will then be mandatory right???