NJ Inspection and Registration

[RAO-3]

My NJ road worthiness inspection was today and thought I would share my experience.

Well I did make it up to Morristown for the inspection on time, and they had the car inside for an hour. They failed me for not having 2 throttle return springs on the same side of the carburetor - I had one one one side, and one on the other side. Also for not having a visible enough VIN location and finally for not having a passenger side roll bar. (Patrick should enjoy that one!) They did tell me that if I came back in the morning, they would re-examine the car rather than have me make another appointment. So I went to an auto parts store and bought some tools (I hadn't brought any with me) and a spring. I removed the passenger seat, installed a second spring on the same side and used a screwdriver to etch the vin number in a more visible location. Brought it back there and they passed it. I then drove down to Trenton, finished all the paperwork and got my plates.

So what do you think - will it snow this weekend?

I plan to be at the Cobra Revolution on the 5th.

Ray

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RAO-3

... and finally for not having a passenger side roll bar. (Patrick should enjoy that one!)

Oh yeah! Come to papa baby! Glad to have another dualy on board.

[turnpike boy]

Way To Hang, Ray!! OO-rah! Give nuthin up to the bureaucrats and take home the goods. Typical DMV.....wouldn't/don't know the purpose of a roll bar, so if one is good then two must be better. Right? Wonder why they didn't ask for two steering wheels....or two brake pedals.

Meh. No matter - you beat 'em. I'm certain this is written while you're out discovering the joys of your long-awaited marvel. Perfect day for it, too - see? All things do come together.

Congratulations, Ray. Your patience deserves to be rewarded. See you at the Revolution!

-RCP