peteandvanessa Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 I was hoping too, but I didn't get the gas tank and paperwork in time ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandvanessa Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Tug officially got a weight certificate today, he's a mere 2,960 pounds. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 30 minutes ago, peteandvanessa said: I was hoping too, but I didn't get the gas tank and paperwork in time ? leave him on the trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radarsonwheels Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Congrats that’s awesome! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 ok now write down all the stuff you have on TUG and people can use it as a base to determine the age old question of curb weight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandvanessa Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 3 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: ok now write down all the stuff you have on TUG and people can use it as a base to determine the age old question of curb weight... That's Tugs Net weight of 2,960 pounds, I'd guess with a full tank, that would add another 110 pounds, so my 1953 Truck with a full tank of gas and nothing else loaded, weighs around 3,070 Pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 If the front bumper and underslung spare tire were missing during the weigh in then You could add another 150 or so pounds if you add them later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandvanessa Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Tug is very happy today. He got a new title issued, new plates and registration tags. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Just wondering. What did it cost just for the current year plates- not including all the fake add on changes?? My 50 Ply. 4 dr. is just over $100 per year in Ca., and they used to charge extra for trucks based on the weight they could carry to make up for trucks loaded for the extra road damage done to the roads. Do not know what the DMV bases the costs on now but they can pretty much charge what they feel like! JMOO. Like I said, just wondering. Thanks. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandvanessa Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 1 hour ago, DJ194950 said: Just wondering. What did it cost just for the current year plates- not including all the fake add on changes?? My 50 Ply. 4 dr. is just over $100 per year in Ca., and they used to charge extra for trucks based on the weight they could carry to make up for trucks loaded for the extra road damage done to the roads. Do not know what the DMV bases the costs on now but they can pretty much charge what they feel like! JMOO. Like I said, just wondering. Thanks. DJ For the registration stickers, it was $128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, peteandvanessa said: For the registration stickers, it was $128 Not too bad for Ca. Good for you! Wonder how that price compares to other states?, but this off topic, so I will just have to wonder on! ? Best of luck with your project! DJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 4/3/2019 at 6:28 PM, DJ194950 said: Not too bad for Ca. Good for you! Wonder how that price compares to other states?, but this off topic, so I will just have to wonder on! ? Best of luck with your project! DJ I run a 8000# license on my truck here in WI, cost is $105 annual. There are 2 weight divisions below mine and they pay less,. I think the lowest is 75. My old tiltbed was licensed at 28,000 and I think I paid 250 per quarter as a private hauler 10 plus years ago, commercial license was much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandvanessa Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 A bit of metal working this afternoon. Comprising of a tow strap tied to my truck, a car jack, brute Force and a Big F'ing hammer ?. I'm calling it good enough, at least the passenger side headlight will now point in the right direction. Tomorrow's job, fitting the new fuel tank ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandvanessa Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 Tug now has his new shiny fuel tank installed. Our view from the cab. PS/ Yes, he's completely legal and insured for the road (well apart from the missing stop lights) ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 ? It runs but not stop very well! ☺️ I n Ca. they call that Ca. stops, slow just enough to check for cars coming! At least it was all on just being developed housing division roadways. In other states they often do the same. Have been out to the very open Nebraska rural area were the 4 way stop signs you can see the traffic?? for a mile each way. Nobody I ever saw even slowed down for them unless someone was close by and then the only slightly slowed as needed- that including one sheriff's car I saw. ? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Nice ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandvanessa Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Tug got some shiny new rear lights today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peteandvanessa Posted April 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 I was going to fit the front lights to Tug today, then this happened, major metalwork bashing session, oh well, at least it getting all straightened out ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandvanessa Posted April 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 Tugs grill sunning itself on the driveway, I'll wake him up with a big friendly hammer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peteandvanessa Posted April 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Tugs newly issued title arrived from the DMV today, paperwork is finally complete. Then Bling, Bling test fit of the rim before fitting the tires tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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