Connecticut: Registration, Inspection & Emissions

[Don]

Since August 1 when the new Composite Emissions regulations were implemented, has anyone had a Composite Inspection @ Wethersfield ?

If so, how was the emissions hardware portion handled and what did the DMV accept as " Documented Proof " on the year of the engine block ?

[Don]

Just a reminder if anyone desires to support the CT Council of Car Clubs ( 4C's ) with an Individual Membership. The 4C's actively supported and participated in the successful group effort in 2007 exempting CT Composites from emission testing. The link for accessing the 4C's newsletter, The Voice. is not active at this time


From the Nov/Dec newsletter Editor:

" At this point I believe that the best thing to do is to solicit professional help to successfully get legislation enacted. Retaining the strategic and lobbying services of Carroll Hughes, our current Legislative monitor, to make this happen may be our best success path "

An abbreviated version, 4C's newsletter has 7 pages with detail explanation, of the current issues in PA 08-150, Senate Bill 298:

*** Property Tax Assessment: Unintended consequence that the maximum $500 assessment ( all antique , rare and special interest motor vehicles 20 years or older regardless of whether they have early American plates ) decision was transfered to the individual municipalities rather than the DMV. Middletown assessor has sent a letter containing a questionnaire to all auto hobbyists in that town. Questions include: " whether it is altered from original, and if so, how was it altered, whether the vehicle was restored and to what extent and to identify the historic interest of the vehicle " With the DMV, issuing Early American Plates for antique, rare or special interest for vehicles 20 years or older was the determining factor

*** Extending to Composite Vehicles Section 14-16a.(b): The model year designation for the purpose of registration of a modified antique motor vehicle shall be the model year that the body of such vehicle most closely resembles " We would then have a 1965 or 1966 Composite rather than the model year being the first year registered in CT. Not sure, but I think the Model name, at this time, would still be Composite.

Two 4Cs Board Of Directors members and Carroll Hughes have had discussions with the DMV and no other action is required at this time.

" Over thirty five years ago the Connecticut Council of Car Clubs (4Cs) was established. Since 1973, the 4Cs hs effectively monitored legislative proposals, informed member clubs, and acted in the best interest of antique, classic and special interest car hobbyists. This year brings new challenges and opportunities."

" The 4Cs continually monitors committee assignments, proposed bills and the legislative agenda. We will meet with legislators, governmental agencies and speak at public hearings on behalf of hobbyists ".


http://www.ctccc.net/index.php

Membership Form

http://www.ctccc.net/files/membershipapp.pdf

[Cashburn]

Anymore info on...

Originally Posted by Don

*** Extending to Composite Vehicles Section 14-16a.(b): The model year designation for the purpose of registration of a modified antique motor vehicle shall be the model year that the body of such vehicle most closely resembles " We would then have a 1965 or 1966 Composite rather than the model year being the first year registered in CT. Not sure, but I think the Model name, at this time, would still be Composite.

I mentioned to the DMV a few months ago how that would help the hobby AND the DMV on identifying/tracking these vehicles.

We have been through inspection as early as last Thursday and it is a breeze.

[Don]

From the newsletter:

" Our ( 4Cs ) goal is to introduce legislation in the 2009 session that gets the model year designation for the purpose of registration of a Composite motor vehicle to be the model year that the body of such motor vehicle most closely resembles. Initial discussions with DMV appear that this is a feasible success path. It is noted that the current state statues do not define a Composite or replica motor vehicle. Further discussions will be necessary to work out language that DMV finds acceptable prior to introducing legislation in 2009. The 4C's is in the process of having those discussions with DMV."

........a reason to support the 4Cs with Individual Membership

[Don]

Jay, your comment:

" We have been through inspection as early as last Thursday and it is a breeze."

RE: New emissions requirements as of August, 2008

* What are you using for " Documented Proof " on the year of the engine block?

* Are the casting numbers/bore number, such as C8AE-C, or any other numbers on the block, visually verified ?

* Did the inspection also include a visual check for the installation of emissions hardware if the engine block is 1966 and later ?

[Don]

A good story regarding a Composite, already registered in another state, being registered in CT

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/show...944#post949944