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Took another step with the car today. After 11 years, the car got a title here in Massachusetts! :) Now if I can stop traveling for work, I'll get time to go and register it! :3dSMILE:
A big thanks to Henry Rifle! Your willingness to share made things so much easier for me! Thank YOU! :)
Now I get the pleasure of paying sales tax and standing in line for plates! **)
Congrats! That is indeed a milestone, even with the pain & hassle of paying the tax!
Yes! It's been a long time coming! It felt good to drive it out of the state police garage with her new set of numbers! The trooper that did the inspection, called me over and handed me a shop towel. With a questioning look on my face - he said, "rub here", pointing to a spot on the firewall. He the said, "I'll let you do the honors!" HAH! So with him looking over my shoulder, I carefully place the label onto the car! Now I need to hit the rack.. I didn't sleep a wink last night!Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
Can you refresh my memory,34??Dont know if I have seen your car,,Sounds like you have had some fun getting it road legal..Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Congrats, Mike!!!! That's awesome!!!:3dSMILE::3dSMILE::3dSMILE:
How do they figure sale price to calculate sales tax? Just curious because VA said pick a number! The $135 my dad paid in 1958 should do! :LOL:
Every time I go to get a title for some car I hold my breath, and when they actually hand it to you the feeling is so great. There is always that painful wait while the clerk goes back into some hidden office to do God knows what, and you think she is going to come out and say "rejected !" :eek:
That little piece of paper in your name sure does make life a lot easier. :)
Don
Yuppers, always a huge step when the car is declared legal and all the paperwork is complete!!!!
Hey Mike - congratulations. Long and difficult travels, but finally.
Now - at least one photo with the car on a highway with plates.
Oh and that sales tax - in MA - tears for that (my final sales tax bill was $119 :o:D)
HMMmm.. somewhere is a thread.. oh, the small block ford forum..... Randy started it regarding headers I think it was .. I'll search for it and save it as a link to post here a little later. Basically it turned into a 3 or 4 way conversation between Randy, Bobby Dave and I ( sometimes some others).. I'm rambling so I'll stop here. Once I find the thread I'll post a link for you. 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
Thanks Randy! It is awesome! I'm psyched! Driving legal is a big bonus too! LOL..
Looks like they calculate the "large" items value from your reciepts (proof of purchase) the total becomes your sales tax burden! 8-(Quote:
Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe
Amen to that! I was sitting in this little cubicle on a wooden bench for almost an hour... the anxiety was deadly!Quote:
Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
"Yuppers, always a huge step when the car is declared legal and all the paperwork is complete!!!! " it certainly is Dave S.!Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
Dave \ IC2, aren't you ever satisfied?!?!? My feet haven't hit the floor after getting the title done! I'm not sure my damaged heart can handle the attaching of license tags! HAH !!!
OH and that tax payment I expect to include 4 characters before the decimal point! The joys of living in TAXachusetts!!
Lamin8r, try this link/address. http://www.clubhotrod.com/ford-small...-heads-72.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
Hey,thanx,34..When I get a spare day or two,I will have to go back through that thread and have a decent read..Your coupe looks kool..While I like fenderless,,fully fendered still is my preference..Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Robin - Mike never said it was "decent". And to read 1216 separate posts, bring your coffee pot - http://planetsmilies.net/tired-sleep...iley-17389.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
Hey no problem Lamin8r! Once when I was bored I went back and re-read that whole thread! Remember, I said I was BORED! 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
I like'em with fenders too. Oh heck... I just like'em ALL! 8-)
OH, and thanks for the kind comment(s) ! :3dSMILE:
Now I need to go verify the count!!! really 1216 posts about headers?!?! (just being silly!) 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
Well,then..If it rains all weekend,and I break an arm or leg today,,it means I might have a chance to read it,,but,at the moment,its a real nice fine day,,and if it stays like that,I am just gunna have to chip away at it over the next WEEK...:LOL::LOL:cos theres plenty for me to do,now its officially spring..I can tell,,the darn lawns are going crazy..:HMMM:**)**)
Yes,,thats right,,all those posts about headers to a 5.0 in a 37 Ford,,hmmm....We all get side tracked,dont we..
Take your time.. we'll wait! 8-) officially spring.. and here we're slipping into fall! Soon WINTER! 8-(Quote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
Well! As of 16:30 Eastern Standard Time... The car is officially Registered! It literally took all day! Between trips to the Insurance agency, DMV and the dreaded Department of Revenue! It's over and now registered! Once my headache clears up, I'll attach the plates and try her out! First stop?? Gas Station! LOL... Another ouch comin'... 8-)
Yeah, but that will be a pleasurable ouch!! At least you'll get to drive it!! ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
ALL POINTS BULLETIN!!!! Road Hazard !!!!
Mike - other then the pain in the billfold pocket, congratulations. Several major steps have been completed
(Now, if we can convince a couple other of this threads regular 'respondents' to move along:HMMM::3dSMILE:)
Way to go Mike!Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
At least with the gasoline you get freedom of movement and choose how to use the money spent. Plus, some of that money goes toward producing more gasoline to use again someday (or at least what's allowed). All the other money spent for registration just goes down the rat hole of political morass. ;)
Now, get out there and enjoy the heck out of it while the weather still holds.
I guess you're right about that one! LOL.. My wallet may not have enough left to fill'er up! ROFL... 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by randyr
Road Hazard... FUNNY! 8-) I am not even going to mention the others and lack of progress! They know who they are! 8-) ROFL....Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
Thanks Bob! My frustration with dealing with the "authorities" hasn't faded enough to begin discussing the lunacy! But, 24 hours later my headache has gone away and I can smile a bit about having cleared some major hurdles! Hopefully, I can work out the bugs and then Dave (IC2) & I can hookup in Vermont at next years NSRA show! It's a goal I hope I can meet. EH Dave? :3dSMILE:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
At least that show - that is unless the monsoon sets in againQuote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
And bugs - mine still has a couple, but that's because I don't spend enough time with the fixes
Congrats 34-40! I know what a great feeling it is to finally get through the process. I went through it in '07 here in Ct. with my Tbucket. Enjoy the ride.
Jim
Thank You Sir! I've heard that CT is no easy deal either! But we made it through and looking forward to the "ride"! 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryF
I guess the "bugs" are what keeps it interesting for me. Once they are all gone.. so is the car!Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
I did go for a short drive last night. it's like 4 miles to the gas station so that's where I ended up, then back to the shop. I did stop by my house to show off to the wife :LOL: and she mentioned a burning smell, I felt it was just the paint burning off the exhaust and motor etc., after getting back to the shop I went to set the parking brake and realized I hadn't released it fully! :eek: Dang! Shot myself in the foot already! :LOL: I don't think it did any real damage.. I guess those shoes are "set" now! :LOL:
I was concerned that my brake pads (wilwoods) would give me a fit or not work well after reading your issues Dave. But I must admit that they worked great!
No funny noises and considering they aren't vacuum assist, they stop really well! I didn't shove my foot in it yet. It was strange enough hearing all the new sounds and since it was dark by the time I finished up, I didn't want to push the envelope yet. :)
So it's back on the rack and need to re-adjust the parking brake....:rolleyes:
Oh, the Posi rear end chatters whenever not traveling straight. That will have to change! I used oil with the additive and even later added another small bottle of posi additive... I hope it changes and soon....