pflaming Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 A new day has dawned! I made it through the DMV this morning with no problems. I still need to get it weighed, and have the CHP issue new numbers and plates, but I have a 30 day permit and all's good to go. I AM STOKED. Now to do a lot of test driving so I can make the BBQ in the sky! 3 Quote
52b3b Joe Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 SWEET!!! Congratulations Paul! All the hard work has paid off! I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck at the BBQ! Quote
Don Coatney Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 SWEET!!! Congratulations Paul! All the hard work has paid off! I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck at the BBQ! Do you mean he is only taking pictures of his truck to the bbq? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 Don, I was more concerned of the "BBQ in the sky" comment.... Quote
52b3b Joe Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 Do you mean he is only taking pictures of his truck to the bbq? Nope, just that it will be at the BBQ! Just my jealousy rubbing off in my typing! Some day I too hope too make it out there! Although if pictures can only be had there, then take LOTS. Quote
TrOjAnUK Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 Your so lucky.. Im 4 months in over here and still dont have it legal... frustrating to say the least. TrOjAn Quote
wallytoo Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 good news, paul. curiously, i find it odd that many states seem to allow vehicles on the road, legally, without wipers. no chance of that in NH, unless the vehicle was manufactured without them (motorcycles obviously). wally Quote
B1B Keven Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 Do you mean he is only taking pictures of his truck to the bbq? Huh? Congrats Paul!!! See ya at the BBQ. Quote
pflaming Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Posted March 19, 2013 In CA the legal issues are by the DMV. Then to the CHP, but not til it's legal. There is a speed sign here in town. My Speedo says 20 MPH, the sign says 30MPH. So I will have to see where the other mph's are and have Kevin make me a new face. Still lots of detail but now I can start road testing it. Oil pressure is 40# and steady the temp at 160 degrees, so that is promising. Brakes are a bit spongy so will bleed them again. Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 Good on you Paul; I sure wish I was that far along. Somebody asked me today how it was going. The way things have been around here lately... ...I just want to get in it and go. And not come back! Jeff Have fun and enjoy it......you've earned it. Quote
Monkey Truck Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 Awesome!!!... Love the Jerry can on the passenger side. Do you have one on the drivers side too? Quote
Young Ed Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 good news, paul. curiously, i find it odd that many states seem to allow vehicles on the road, legally, without wipers. no chance of that in NH, unless the vehicle was manufactured without them (motorcycles obviously). wally Yes MN law requires wipers too. However we have no vehicle inspections. So Paul could just have gotten his plates and taken his chances on getting stopped. Quote
TodFitch Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 good news, paul. curiously, i find it odd that many states seem to allow vehicles on the road, legally, without wipers. no chance of that in NH, unless the vehicle was manufactured without them (motorcycles obviously). wally California requires at least one wiper on a car/truck if it has a windshield: Windshield Wipers 26706. (a) Every motor vehicle, except motorcycles,equipped with a windshield shall also be equipped with a self-operating windshield wiper. ( B Every new motor vehicle first registered after December 31, 1949, except motorcycles, shall be equipped with two such windshield wipers, one mounted on the right half and one on the left half of the windshield, except that any motor vehicle may be equipped with a single wiper so long as it meets the wiped area requirements in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Governing Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems. © This section does not apply to snow removal equipment equipped with adequate manually operated windshield wipers. And all cars are required to have windshields if they came with them: Windshields: Exception 26700. (a) Except as provided in subdivision ( B, a passenger vehicle, other than a motorcycle, and every bus, motortruck or truck tractor, and every firetruck, fire engine or other fire apparatus, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be equipped with an adequate windshield. ( B Subdivision (a) does not apply to any vehicle issued identification plates pursuant to Section 5004 which was not required to be equipped with a windshield at the time it was first sold or registered under the laws of this state, another state, or foreign jurisdiction. But there is no annual equipment inspection so that type of thing can slide by for years. Quote
DJ194950 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 Paul, If you want to make a pit stop/or any help, i'm in Modesto Ca, about 4 blocks off Hwy. 99 at a major exit..- on your way. Plan to drive my Ply. 4dr. car to the BBQ for the 2nd. year. Thinking now about leaving here about 11 am. Maybe drive up together?? Let me know if you want contact info , Get er' done, Best to ya, Doug Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 19, 2013 Report Posted March 19, 2013 let me know the exact PST hour/minute you think the first burger will come off the grille I will go out to the shop...start my 54, rev up the engine and blow out the spiders and honk the horn in a sign of solidarity.. Quote
buds truck Posted March 20, 2013 Report Posted March 20, 2013 Paul, that is so cool!! I am so looking forward to seeing you and your truck at the BBQ Quote
Desotodav Posted March 20, 2013 Report Posted March 20, 2013 Good on you Paul. That happy moment has been a while in coming. Now the real fun starts! Desotodav Quote
Looznutz Posted March 20, 2013 Report Posted March 20, 2013 So purple with envy at Paul at this moment!! Good for you I will try and have mine registered next week. Still working on it but almost done. Hope the speed gods are with me. Wish me luck, Quote
48Dodger Posted March 20, 2013 Report Posted March 20, 2013 Awesome Paul! Take your time and enjoy the ride! 48D Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Posted March 20, 2013 Congrats! For what its worth I drove FEF with out wipers for a bit last year Quote
Scruffy49 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Posted March 20, 2013 Good deal! I remember the first time I drove mine in 94 I couldn't get over the fact it was moving under its own power for the first time since 1974. I'm sure it will need all kinds of "fun" inspections to be licensed here when it is running again, still has 1974 tabs on it... and was titled under the block number instead of the cab serial number... Wish I could drive mine out there and join the fun. Maybe in a couple years, have to find another off farm job first. Looks great Paul. Now you just need a period correct cooler and picnic hamper in the bed... Quote
Jim Shepard Posted March 21, 2013 Report Posted March 21, 2013 Can't wait to see you and your truck. Sounds like it's going to be a real nice ride up from the south area. I might have 3-4 guys coming with me from the north... Quote
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