55 Fargo Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 On Friday , had truck over at repair shop for DMV inspection, all passed with 'flying colors", except rear drums and rear center brake hose. The rums are 1989 10 inch dodge, so easy and cheap to buy, had them in 20 minutes, same with the brake hose. Front drums were deemed good, 1 was slightly oversize, inspector knew it was not an easy item to attain, he told me to find one when I can. All else passed even my exhaust job I did over a year ago, cracked exhaust manifold was over looked... Quote
55 Fargo Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) On Friday , had truck over at repair shop for DMV inspection, all passed with 'flying colors", except rear drums and rear center brake hose. The drums are 1989 10 inch dodge, so easy and cheap to buy, had them in 20 minutes, same with the brake hose. Front drums were deemed good, 1 was slightly oversize, inspector knew it was not an easy item to attain, he told me to find one when I can. All else passed even my exhaust job I did over a year ago, cracked exhaust manifold was over looked... Edited May 19, 2014 by Fargos-Go-Far Quote
HanksB3B Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 Wow Congratulations! No one goes over ours with such a fine tooth come down here I don't think. Hank Quote
MBF Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Congrats. That sounds like a thorough inspection that they do on your side of the border. Never seen anyone check rear drums here. Quote
55 Fargo Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Posted May 20, 2014 In this province all Vehicle Inspections include many safety/mechanical items. Brake drums condtion and measurement is a big one as is any leaks in the system, hoses lines, shoe thickness pad thickness, rotors etc. All exhaust, suspension, steering, mirrors, lighting, speedometer, glass, body integity, and the list goes on. You cannot register a vehicle here, without said safety certificate. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Wow Congratulations! No one goes over ours with such a fine tooth come down here I don't think. Hank you should read up on the German rules for vehicles! YIKES! Quote
RobertKB Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Congratulations, Fred. The Old '55 is good for a while!! Quote
ruff1148kr Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Wow that something to be proud of. Good job make the old girl safe, and keeping you safe Quote
Mrbrylcreem Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 It's Good to know that you truck passes with flying colours. Unfortunately the guys here just pay the road worthy people enough money to pass there cars without testing it. Then they wonder why there are so many accidents on the road. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) I wonder how they check rad rod resto's, front end clip welds ect up your way Fred? Do they X-Ray the home made welds Ha Ha ? They probably should. Edited May 21, 2014 by Dodgeb4ya Quote
55 Fargo Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) I wonder how they check rad rod resto's, front end clip welds ect up your way Fred? Do X-Ray the home made welds? They probably should. I would say no to Xraying welds, but if it looks poorly welded, it would fail. Possibly bigger stuff 1 ton trucks and over it is far more intensive. To be honest "rat rods" aren't that popular or plentiful, lot of Streetrods though, which would fall into the front clipped category. So many up here want everything looking like frame off restos, whether they can afford it or not... Edited May 20, 2014 by Fargos-Go-Far Quote
55 Fargo Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Posted May 20, 2014 It's Good to know that you truck passes with flying colours. Unfortunately the guys here just pay the road worthy people enough money to pass there cars without testing it. Then they wonder why there are so many accidents on the road. That kinda stuff is done here too, but any licensed mechanic/inspector has to put his ID number on record and all is forwarded to DMV when you register said vehicles.... Quote
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