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| bkrantz |
 May 5 2021, 08:39 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 8,341 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(bbrock @ May 5 2021, 06:40 PM)  Kind of a big day today. She's (almost) street legal!!!! I'll describe the process for getting the tags because I think it might get under the skin of some of you Californians from what I've read. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Strolled into the DMV a little after 4pm today with a Kansas Non-Highway title that probably should have been transferred when moved almost 20 years ago. I've learned that a "non-highway" title is a weird little beast that AFAIK, only Kansas has. If you have a functioning and otherwise street legal vehicle that you are not driving, you can opt to title it as non-highway which waives the need to carry insurance or pay annual registration. A no-brainer for a car that was disassembled into boxes and the chassis was half rust, but I was nervous that Montana would interpret it as a salvage title. The woman who helped me had never seen one before. After asking a few questions, it was clear she understood that this was not a salvage title. She conferred with a co-worker, looked up the Kansas title code, and came back with the appropriate affidavits and other paperwork for a smooth title transfer. Then she took it upon herself to hand select a set of tags that ended in "73." How's that for service? I paid a total of $124 and walked out with a set of permanent tags - meaning I'll never have to pay registration or taxes on this car again as long as I'm a Montana resident. I should have a copy of the new title in 4-6 weeks. Total time spent from walking in the courthouse door? 35 minutes. Is that the way it works elsewhere? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Nice story, Brent. We are in sync on getting a new title. I also did that this week, after being negligent for about 18 months. Here's the Colorado way, for a new title and with the vehicle coming from out of state: 1. Get the VIN inspected. For a running vehicle, that can happen at the county tax (DMV) office. For a 914 with no drive train, that requires an official home visit. In Durango, the city police department sent a certified technician on Monday morning. He brought a form pre-printed with the info I gave him when he called before arriving. 2. Take the VIN form and the old title to the county office around 11:45, take a number, and wait for about 20 minutes. 3. Go to the designated window, turn in the paperwork and my ID, explain that I want a title only--no registration or plates yet (why pay for the months I still need before I get to drive it). 4. Sign the title application and pay about $450, and at 12:30 walk out with my Colorado title. Pretty good service here, too. BTW, why such a big, complicated plate number? I thought only about 100 people live in Montana. How many cars do each of you own? |
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| dr.tim |
May 5 2021, 08:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 17-December 11 From: Butte, America Member No.: 13,907 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
 I had a marginally more demanding process to get this titled and registered with the last pink (out of state) signed in 1998 to my (now deceased) grandmother and never registered between. A record of custodianship from 1948 was beneficial. |
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| bbrock |
May 5 2021, 10:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ May 5 2021, 07:39 PM) BTW, why such a big, complicated plate number? I thought only about 100 people live in Montana. How many cars do each of you own? Sore subject. We are the fastest growing region in the country right now and it isn't good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) QUOTE(dr.tim @ May 5 2021, 07:53 PM) I had a marginally more demanding process to get this titled and registered with the last pink (out of state) signed in 1998 to my (now deceased) grandmother and never registered between. A record of custodianship from 1948 was beneficial. Is that the rare Willys that used a 914 spare tire hold down? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Another update. Yesterday I welded up the modified linkage bracket.  It's no longer completely stainless steel so I gave it a good coat of paint tonight along with the cut down cleaner bracket. These are ready to go back in tomorrow.  |
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| dr.tim |
May 6 2021, 06:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 17-December 11 From: Butte, America Member No.: 13,907 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(bbrock @ May 5 2021, 10:14 PM) Is that the rare [Ford] that used a 914 spare tire hold down? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It may yet be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) The nearby license plate light is also considered. |
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| bbrock |
May 6 2021, 07:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Got the newly lowered carb linkage pivot and air cleaner bracket installed today. And hooked up the accelerator cable.
 I had the cable made 4 inches longer than stock based on advice here. That length works well for connecting to a CSP carb linkage using stock routing except for one thing. It is not long enough to loop through the orange loop strap bolted to the ECU bracket. I'm going to order another cable 8" longer than stock and keep this one for a spare.  Now the air cleaner is nestled properly down in the engine bay. Just need to adjust the intakes to make everything work.  I'm noticing we're on page 99 of this absurd journey and @tygaboy laid down a challenge that had something to do with that. I don't know which way he wagered, but time to find out if he won a bet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUCpNfdk-cg Just a short trip across the road to show off the car to the neighbor, but I now have one mile on the odometer. Still no windshield and need to give it a good alignment, but I'll say I am impressed with how smooth the engine is running. To the extent I dared goose it on my gravel driveway, it feels pretty torquey too, and Ben's muffler sounds really mellow from inside the cockpit. Looking forward to hearing how it sounds with the air cleaner fully installed. Oh. Since this was the first time this car has moved under its own power since Ronald Reagan was in the White House, I suppose I should do something like this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/monkeydance.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/monkeydance.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/party.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dancinnanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pat.gif) |
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| bkrantz |
May 6 2021, 07:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,341 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Thats just plain awesome. Congrats!
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| krazykonrad |
May 6 2021, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,145 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
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Congratulations! You're living the dream. |
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| 76-914 |
May 6 2021, 08:09 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,698 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Congrats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Now you know why they call that thing a windshield. When I got my first 914 running it did not have the windshield installed either. Come to think of it there is no comparison. We have paved roads and I got up to 45 before I realized the importance of these things. Enjoy.
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| doug_b_928 |
May 6 2021, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 714 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
Awesome achievement, Brent. That must be a hell of a good feeling. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
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| KELTY360 |
May 6 2021, 11:53 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,121 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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......and they said it couldn’t be done. Tsk, tsk.
A monumental moment in a monumental journey! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Next time, see if you can get it into third...it’s a great gear. |
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| Arno914 |
May 7 2021, 12:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 13-May 20 From: near Frankfurt, Germany Member No.: 24,260 Region Association: Germany
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Congratulations, Brent! Sounds good!
You even had an assistance dog with you on your first drive to clear the road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Dion |
May 7 2021, 04:29 AM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,839 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Well done Brent! Congrats! What an accomplishment. Brought a smile to my face. Really happy for ya. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Superhawk996 |
May 7 2021, 06:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,964 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Wow.
Driveway and road look great! I guess you didn't get any Beaver. I only wish the Idaho access road looked that good. Congratulations. Sounds nice. Fuch the windshield - jut put on a pair of ski goggles and get er' down to the freeway! Head East away from town. It's probalby legal in Montana anyway. And even if it isn't, what the chance that the long arm of the law would even notice if you drove right past? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| mb911 |
May 7 2021, 06:24 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,544 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ May 7 2021, 04:20 AM) Wow. Driveway and road look great! I guess you didn't get any Beaver. I only wish the Idaho access road looked that good. Congratulations. Sounds nice. Fuch the windshield - jut put on a pair of ski goggles and get er' down to the freeway! Head East away from town. It's probalby legal in Montana anyway. And even if it isn't, what the chance that the long arm of the law would even notice if you drove right past? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Thats what I did with my 1st 914-6.. was like riding a motorcycle with no helmet. |
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| Cairo94507 |
May 7 2021, 07:18 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,297 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Congratulations Brent. It still made me cringe that you drive it on dirt/gravel roads, but I could get over that. I think your dog as very happy to see it driving too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| 930cabman |
May 7 2021, 07:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,044 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Great accomplishment and documentation |
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| Lucky9146 |
May 7 2021, 08:19 AM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,676 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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It has been a long journey and I'm sure the feeling of driving it must be great, along with the sense of accomplishment. Well done! Looking forward to more driving videos and pictures in different settings out and about. Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| tygaboy |
May 7 2021, 08:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,547 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Brent - Running/driving before the 100 page mark... You did it!
What a journey you're taken us on. We can't hardly wait for to see glimpses into the journey your 914 takes you on. Big congrats, well earned and well, WELL done, my friend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
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| Root_Werks |
May 7 2021, 08:33 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,649 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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So Cool! Congrats on keeping the project going. So close to taking it out on the open road!
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| burton73 |
May 7 2021, 08:43 AM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,800 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Brent buddie,
You are almost done with your car. Congratulations coming out to you and your wife. When you first showed your car, I suggested that you find a car will much less rust. Well you showed quite a skill set and also taught us a little on Montana and a bit on the restoration of a car that has a lot of meaning to you and your wife. I want to say bravo Brent. It really came out nice. I like that you just went for it. Some of us have the “ I can do this even if I am not 100% sure where it is going” You just did it. Your build is very memorable and looks great and you should be very proud of it. All the best to you and your wife. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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