From owner-fsj-digest-at-digest.net Mon Aug 22 16:44:03 2011 From: fsj-digest fsj-digest Monday, August 22 2011 Volume 01 : Number 3781 Forum for Discussion of Full Sized SJ Series Jeeps Brian Colucci Digest Coordinator Contents: RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project FSJ Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/jeeps/fsj/ Send submissions to fsj-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to fsj-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to fsj-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:03:38 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project sounds like my superdawg project... started in in April... 2001... :) ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -o|||||o- fahrvergnugen y'all Snohomish, Washington - where Jeeps and VWs don't rust, they mold http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 http://JohnMeister.com HTTP://WAGONEERS.COM http://fotomeister.us - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On Mon, 22 Aug 2011, T. Michael Basciano wrote: # Waggie got dropped off today for body work and paint. It's going to take 5 # weeks to get it done. # # Two rust spots on the right rear side window in the cargo area that they are # going to cut out and re-work... Other than that, no other rust... # # Everything is coming out of her. Glass, bumpers, door handles, key locks, # everything... # # T. Michael Basciano, COO # Summit Riser Systems, Inc. # 17981 Sky Park Circle # Suite H # Irvine, CA 92614 # 866.778.6648 # www.summitrisersystems.com # CA Lic. 786418 # # -----Original Message----- # From: T. Michael Basciano [mailto:mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com] # Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 9:15 AM # To: 'john'; 'Michel Balea'; 'FSJ' # Subject: RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project # # I can tell you for sure that when I got the GW, prior to bringing it to my # mechanic, I removed the headliner. There was no glue along the edge of the # headliner but the roof rack had definitely leaked and caused it to sag. # # On my model, there are several strips of double sided foam tape that were # used to secure the headliner to the roof... The rails along the perimeter # seem to just support the headliner but like I said, mine didn't have any # glue. # # Headliner has been completely redone by a local upholstery guy I know in # Costa Mesa, CA and its been reinforced with strips of balsa wood. I intend # to reinstall it with new double sided tape and see how that goes. After I # fix all the leaks at the roof rack of course... # # # # T. Michael Basciano, COO # Summit Riser Systems, Inc. # 17981 Sky Park Circle # Suite H # Irvine, CA 92614 # 866.778.6648 # www.summitrisersystems.com # CA Lic. 786418 # # -----Original Message----- # From: owner-fsj-at-digest.net [mailto:owner-fsj-at-digest.net] On Behalf Of john # Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 9:09 AM # To: Michel Balea; FSJ # Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project # # Michel, # # Not so sure about the glue thing. AMC didn't seem to do much, but I bet my # buddy down under who has done a lot of body work and written up tutorials # before might be able to shed some light. # # I've seen some kind of tar strips under the roof rails but never glue. # # Hey Terry, what's your input on this body issue? There are so many buggered # up rigs out there who knows what the factory did or some clod in outter # slobvillia did. I know I've seen some crazy stuff from Toledo. # # Thanx # John # __john_at_http://wagoneers.com__ # # -----Original Message----- # From: Michel Balea # Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:48:28 # To: T. Michael Basciano # Cc: ; fsgdigestlast last # Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project # # Congratulations for your tenacity. It is good to know that you have all the # legal paperwork in order. # # As for paint and body work.... make sure that the roof is tight, the roof is # "glued" on the drip rail.... but held by spotweld every 2" or so, with time # rust may developp, and water will seep in and drip under the carpet rusting # the floor to the appearance of swiss cheese. It may happen thru the cowl or # the windshield gasket. So pull the carpet on all 4 wheel well to see if you # have any rust. # # Best, # # Michel # # On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM, T. Michael Basciano < # mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com> wrote: # # > By the way, no additional fees either. I simply told them that it took me # > over a year to make arrangements to get the vehicle picked up. # > # > T. Michael Basciano, COO # > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. # > 17981 Sky Park Circle # > Suite H # > Irvine, CA 92614 # > 866.778.6648 # > www.summitrisersystems.com # > CA Lic. 786418 # > # > # > -----Original Message----- # > From: john [mailto:fullsizejeeps-at-gmail.com] # > Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:26 AM # > To: T. Michael Basciano; 'Michel Balea'; 'fsgdigestlast last' # > Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project # > # > Here in WA if you don't register within 15 days there is a penalty. But # > since you were trying to make the vehicle comply with emissions you have a # > good reason and since you weren't driving it there shouldn't be a problem, # > but may require an appeal. Depends on the mood of the person at the DMV, # > good luck, you'll probably be fine. # > # > # > __john_at_http://wagoneers.com__ # > # > -----Original Message----- # > From: "T. Michael Basciano" # > Sender: owner-fsj-at-digest.net # > Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:24:12 # > To: 'Michel Balea'; 'fsgdigestlast # > last' # > Reply-To: "T. Michael Basciano" Subject: # > RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project # > # > Michael, # > # > Thank you for the quick reply. # > # > I have the title but the DMV has never seen it nor have I ever attempted # to # > register it. Tomorrow will be the first time... # > # > Would I be wise to say that although I bought it back in April of 2010 it # > took over a year for me to go up there and pick it up? My only concern # > with # > this is my mechanic attempted to SMOG it back on June 12, 14 of 2010 and # > again on October 11, 2010. Wouldn't that be in the DMV system? If so, # > could I simply say that I picked it up, drove it down to my mechanic who # > then tried to SMOG it. It didn't pass so I drove or shipped it back up to # > Oregon for further work? # > # > T. Michael Basciano, COO # > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. # > 17981 Sky Park Circle # > Suite H # > Irvine, CA 92614 # > 866.778.6648 # > www.summitrisersystems.com # > CA Lic. 786418 # > # > # > -----Original Message----- # > From: owner-fsj-at-digest.net [mailto:owner-fsj-at-digest.net] On Behalf Of # > Michel # > Balea # > Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:13 AM # > To: T. Michael Basciano; fsgdigestlast last # > Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project # > # > It should not be a problem to license it as long as you did the ownership # > title transfer after you bought it. # > # > We got an out of state (NY) 79 merco 6 years ago, passed smog and # > registered # > it. # > # > Michel # > # > On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM, T. Michael Basciano < # > mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com> wrote: # > # > > Michael, Ken, et al... # > > # > > I joined your forum in April of 2010 and since then have received # > hundreds # > > of emails about various projects that you all are working on... The # > > information is amazing and I am glad a joined. # > > # > > Long story short, back in April I purchased a 1990 GW in Oregon and had # > it # > > shipped back to CA. It was in pretty decent shape all around for the # > most # > > part but the minute I got it here, I took it to my mechanic of 15 years # > and # > > basically told them to go through it from bumper to bumper and let me # > know # > > what it needed. # > > # > > Essentially a year later, the GW is done. They replaced a number of # > > various # > > components (fuel pump, timing chain, new carb, new intake, suspension, # > > gaskets, top half, etc...). 2 days ago, they got it to pass SMOG after # a # > > number of previous failed attempts. # > > # > > As the vehicle went from Oregon straight to my mechanics shop and has # > been # > > there for over a year, it has never been registered in the state of CA. # > > Now that it has passed SMOG, I have an appointment with the DMV tomorrow # > to # > > make it official and register the vehicle in CA. # > > # > > I am just wondering if any of you have had any experience with this # > > (bringing an out of state vehicle into CA and registering it)? It has # > > sticker under the hood that reads: "This vehicle conforms to US EPA # > > regulations applicable to 1990 model year new light duty trucks with a # > curb # > > weight greater than 3450 pounds and under an elevation of 4000 feet". # > That # > > being said, it does not have any specific language about CA emissions # > which # > > I know are different than the other 49 states because we of course are # > all # > > "special" in CA (LOL). # > > # > > My SMOG guy is telling me that because it passed SMOG, getting it # > > registered # > > in the state should not be an issue.... # > > # > > The SMOG report read: "Congratulations! Your vehicle passed the # enhanced # > > SMOG check inspection, which helps California reach its daily goal of # > > removing an extra 100 tons of SMOG forming emissions from the air." # > > # > > Your thoughts, feedback and advice are greatly appreciated. # > > # > > Kind Regards, # > > # > > T. Michael Basciano, COO # > > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. # > > 17981 Sky Park Circle # > > Suite H # > > Irvine, CA 92614 # > > 866.778.6648 # > > www.summitrisersystems.com # > > CA Lic. 786418 # ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:39:24 -0500 From: Ken Gaines Subject: RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project What kind of costs are you looking at? I was thinking of doing the same thing to mine. On Aug 22, 2011 4:35 PM, "T. Michael Basciano" < mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com> wrote: > Waggie got dropped off today for body work and paint. It's going to take 5 > weeks to get it done. > > Two rust spots on the right rear side window in the cargo area that they are > going to cut out and re-work... Other than that, no other rust... > > Everything is coming out of her. Glass, bumpers, door handles, key locks, > everything... > > T. Michael Basciano, COO > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. > 17981 Sky Park Circle > Suite H > Irvine, CA 92614 > 866.778.6648 > www.summitrisersystems.com > CA Lic. 786418 > > -----Original Message----- > From: T. Michael Basciano [mailto:mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com] > Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 9:15 AM > To: 'john'; 'Michel Balea'; 'FSJ' > Subject: RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project > > I can tell you for sure that when I got the GW, prior to bringing it to my > mechanic, I removed the headliner. There was no glue along the edge of the > headliner but the roof rack had definitely leaked and caused it to sag. > > On my model, there are several strips of double sided foam tape that were > used to secure the headliner to the roof... The rails along the perimeter > seem to just support the headliner but like I said, mine didn't have any > glue. > > Headliner has been completely redone by a local upholstery guy I know in > Costa Mesa, CA and its been reinforced with strips of balsa wood. I intend > to reinstall it with new double sided tape and see how that goes. After I > fix all the leaks at the roof rack of course... > > > > T. Michael Basciano, COO > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. > 17981 Sky Park Circle > Suite H > Irvine, CA 92614 > 866.778.6648 > www.summitrisersystems.com > CA Lic. 786418 > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-fsj-at-digest.net [mailto:owner-fsj-at-digest.net] On Behalf Of john > Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 9:09 AM > To: Michel Balea; FSJ > Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project > > Michel, > > Not so sure about the glue thing. AMC didn't seem to do much, but I bet my > buddy down under who has done a lot of body work and written up tutorials > before might be able to shed some light. > > I've seen some kind of tar strips under the roof rails but never glue. > > Hey Terry, what's your input on this body issue? There are so many buggered > up rigs out there who knows what the factory did or some clod in outter > slobvillia did. I know I've seen some crazy stuff from Toledo. > > Thanx > John > __john_at_http://wagoneers.com__ > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michel Balea > Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:48:28 > To: T. Michael Basciano > Cc: ; fsgdigestlast last > Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project > > Congratulations for your tenacity. It is good to know that you have all the > legal paperwork in order. > > As for paint and body work.... make sure that the roof is tight, the roof is > "glued" on the drip rail.... but held by spotweld every 2" or so, with time > rust may developp, and water will seep in and drip under the carpet rusting > the floor to the appearance of swiss cheese. It may happen thru the cowl or > the windshield gasket. So pull the carpet on all 4 wheel well to see if you > have any rust. > > Best, > > Michel > > On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM, T. Michael Basciano < > mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com> wrote: > >> By the way, no additional fees either. I simply told them that it took me >> over a year to make arrangements to get the vehicle picked up. >> >> T. Michael Basciano, COO >> Summit Riser Systems, Inc. >> 17981 Sky Park Circle >> Suite H >> Irvine, CA 92614 >> 866.778.6648 >> www.summitrisersystems.com >> CA Lic. 786418 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: john [mailto:fullsizejeeps-at-gmail.com] >> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:26 AM >> To: T. Michael Basciano; 'Michel Balea'; 'fsgdigestlast last' >> Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project >> >> Here in WA if you don't register within 15 days there is a penalty. But >> since you were trying to make the vehicle comply with emissions you have a >> good reason and since you weren't driving it there shouldn't be a problem, >> but may require an appeal. Depends on the mood of the person at the DMV, >> good luck, you'll probably be fine. >> >> >> __john_at_http://wagoneers.com__ >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "T. Michael Basciano" >> Sender: owner-fsj-at-digest.net >> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:24:12 >> To: 'Michel Balea'; 'fsgdigestlast >> last' >> Reply-To: "T. Michael Basciano" Subject: >> RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project >> >> Michael, >> >> Thank you for the quick reply. >> >> I have the title but the DMV has never seen it nor have I ever attempted > to >> register it. Tomorrow will be the first time... >> >> Would I be wise to say that although I bought it back in April of 2010 it >> took over a year for me to go up there and pick it up? My only concern >> with >> this is my mechanic attempted to SMOG it back on June 12, 14 of 2010 and >> again on October 11, 2010. Wouldn't that be in the DMV system? If so, >> could I simply say that I picked it up, drove it down to my mechanic who >> then tried to SMOG it. It didn't pass so I drove or shipped it back up to >> Oregon for further work? >> >> T. Michael Basciano, COO >> Summit Riser Systems, Inc. >> 17981 Sky Park Circle >> Suite H >> Irvine, CA 92614 >> 866.778.6648 >> www.summitrisersystems.com >> CA Lic. 786418 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-fsj-at-digest.net [mailto:owner-fsj-at-digest.net] On Behalf Of >> Michel >> Balea >> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:13 AM >> To: T. Michael Basciano; fsgdigestlast last >> Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project >> >> It should not be a problem to license it as long as you did the ownership >> title transfer after you bought it. >> >> We got an out of state (NY) 79 merco 6 years ago, passed smog and >> registered >> it. >> >> Michel >> >> On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM, T. Michael Basciano < >> mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com> wrote: >> >> > Michael, Ken, et al... >> > >> > I joined your forum in April of 2010 and since then have received >> hundreds >> > of emails about various projects that you all are working on... The >> > information is amazing and I am glad a joined. >> > >> > Long story short, back in April I purchased a 1990 GW in Oregon and had >> it >> > shipped back to CA. It was in pretty decent shape all around for the >> most >> > part but the minute I got it here, I took it to my mechanic of 15 years >> and >> > basically told them to go through it from bumper to bumper and let me >> know >> > what it needed. >> > >> > Essentially a year later, the GW is done. They replaced a number of >> > various >> > components (fuel pump, timing chain, new carb, new intake, suspension, >> > gaskets, top half, etc...). 2 days ago, they got it to pass SMOG after > a >> > number of previous failed attempts. >> > >> > As the vehicle went from Oregon straight to my mechanics shop and has >> been >> > there for over a year, it has never been registered in the state of CA. >> > Now that it has passed SMOG, I have an appointment with the DMV tomorrow >> to >> > make it official and register the vehicle in CA. >> > >> > I am just wondering if any of you have had any experience with this >> > (bringing an out of state vehicle into CA and registering it)? It has >> > sticker under the hood that reads: "This vehicle conforms to US EPA >> > regulations applicable to 1990 model year new light duty trucks with a >> curb >> > weight greater than 3450 pounds and under an elevation of 4000 feet". >> That >> > being said, it does not have any specific language about CA emissions >> which >> > I know are different than the other 49 states because we of course are >> all >> > "special" in CA (LOL). >> > >> > My SMOG guy is telling me that because it passed SMOG, getting it >> > registered >> > in the state should not be an issue.... >> > >> > The SMOG report read: "Congratulations! Your vehicle passed the > enhanced >> > SMOG check inspection, which helps California reach its daily goal of >> > removing an extra 100 tons of SMOG forming emissions from the air." >> > >> > Your thoughts, feedback and advice are greatly appreciated. >> > >> > Kind Regards, >> > >> > T. Michael Basciano, COO >> > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. >> > 17981 Sky Park Circle >> > Suite H >> > Irvine, CA 92614 >> > 866.778.6648 >> > www.summitrisersystems.com >> > CA Lic. 786418 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:43:17 -0700 From: "T. Michael Basciano" Subject: RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project I have a firm NTE (not to exceed) $5K to do the following: Remove and replace all trim, bumpers, gaskets, rear glass, weather strip, lights, roof rack, door handles, key locks, interior door jamb hardware, etc. Fix all body issues, mainly two rust spots at the base of the right rear cargo area window and one small dent on the passenger side door. Sand and prime. Paint with two stage process (base coat x 2, 3 if needed) and a clear-coat. Buff and remove all imperfections. These guys work with a lot of classic cars and actually do frame off restorations. The color is literally exactly the same color as the original paint, burgundy metal flake. T. Michael Basciano, COO Summit Riser Systems, Inc. 17981 Sky Park Circle Suite H Irvine, CA 92614 866.778.6648 www.summitrisersystems.com CA Lic. 786418 From: Ken Gaines [mailto:arklatexgeo-at-gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:39 PM To: T. Michael Basciano; fsj-at-digest.net Subject: RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project What kind of costs are you looking at? I was thinking of doing the same thing to mine. On Aug 22, 2011 4:35 PM, "T. Michael Basciano" wrote: > Waggie got dropped off today for body work and paint. It's going to take 5 > weeks to get it done. > > Two rust spots on the right rear side window in the cargo area that they are > going to cut out and re-work... Other than that, no other rust... > > Everything is coming out of her. Glass, bumpers, door handles, key locks, > everything... > > T. Michael Basciano, COO > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. > 17981 Sky Park Circle > Suite H > Irvine, CA 92614 > 866.778.6648 > www.summitrisersystems.com > CA Lic. 786418 > > -----Original Message----- > From: T. Michael Basciano [mailto:mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com] > Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 9:15 AM > To: 'john'; 'Michel Balea'; 'FSJ' > Subject: RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project > > I can tell you for sure that when I got the GW, prior to bringing it to my > mechanic, I removed the headliner. There was no glue along the edge of the > headliner but the roof rack had definitely leaked and caused it to sag. > > On my model, there are several strips of double sided foam tape that were > used to secure the headliner to the roof... The rails along the perimeter > seem to just support the headliner but like I said, mine didn't have any > glue. > > Headliner has been completely redone by a local upholstery guy I know in > Costa Mesa, CA and its been reinforced with strips of balsa wood. I intend > to reinstall it with new double sided tape and see how that goes. After I > fix all the leaks at the roof rack of course... > > > > T. Michael Basciano, COO > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. > 17981 Sky Park Circle > Suite H > Irvine, CA 92614 > 866.778.6648 > www.summitrisersystems.com > CA Lic. 786418 > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-fsj-at-digest.net [mailto:owner-fsj-at-digest.net] On Behalf Of john > Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 9:09 AM > To: Michel Balea; FSJ > Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project > > Michel, > > Not so sure about the glue thing. AMC didn't seem to do much, but I bet my > buddy down under who has done a lot of body work and written up tutorials > before might be able to shed some light. > > I've seen some kind of tar strips under the roof rails but never glue. > > Hey Terry, what's your input on this body issue? There are so many buggered > up rigs out there who knows what the factory did or some clod in outter > slobvillia did. I know I've seen some crazy stuff from Toledo. > > Thanx > John > __john_at_http://wagoneers.com__ > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michel Balea > Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:48:28 > To: T. Michael Basciano > Cc: ; fsgdigestlast last > Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project > > Congratulations for your tenacity. It is good to know that you have all the > legal paperwork in order. > > As for paint and body work.... make sure that the roof is tight, the roof is > "glued" on the drip rail.... but held by spotweld every 2" or so, with time > rust may developp, and water will seep in and drip under the carpet rusting > the floor to the appearance of swiss cheese. It may happen thru the cowl or > the windshield gasket. So pull the carpet on all 4 wheel well to see if you > have any rust. > > Best, > > Michel > > On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM, T. Michael Basciano < > mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com> wrote: > >> By the way, no additional fees either. I simply told them that it took me >> over a year to make arrangements to get the vehicle picked up. >> >> T. Michael Basciano, COO >> Summit Riser Systems, Inc. >> 17981 Sky Park Circle >> Suite H >> Irvine, CA 92614 >> 866.778.6648 >> www.summitrisersystems.com >> CA Lic. 786418 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: john [mailto:fullsizejeeps-at-gmail.com] >> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:26 AM >> To: T. Michael Basciano; 'Michel Balea'; 'fsgdigestlast last' >> Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project >> >> Here in WA if you don't register within 15 days there is a penalty. But >> since you were trying to make the vehicle comply with emissions you have a >> good reason and since you weren't driving it there shouldn't be a problem, >> but may require an appeal. Depends on the mood of the person at the DMV, >> good luck, you'll probably be fine. >> >> >> __john_at_http://wagoneers.com__ >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "T. Michael Basciano" >> Sender: owner-fsj-at-digest.net >> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:24:12 >> To: 'Michel Balea'; 'fsgdigestlast >> last' >> Reply-To: "T. Michael Basciano" Subject: >> RE: fsj: 1990 GW Project >> >> Michael, >> >> Thank you for the quick reply. >> >> I have the title but the DMV has never seen it nor have I ever attempted > to >> register it. Tomorrow will be the first time... >> >> Would I be wise to say that although I bought it back in April of 2010 it >> took over a year for me to go up there and pick it up? My only concern >> with >> this is my mechanic attempted to SMOG it back on June 12, 14 of 2010 and >> again on October 11, 2010. Wouldn't that be in the DMV system? If so, >> could I simply say that I picked it up, drove it down to my mechanic who >> then tried to SMOG it. It didn't pass so I drove or shipped it back up to >> Oregon for further work? >> >> T. Michael Basciano, COO >> Summit Riser Systems, Inc. >> 17981 Sky Park Circle >> Suite H >> Irvine, CA 92614 >> 866.778.6648 >> www.summitrisersystems.com >> CA Lic. 786418 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-fsj-at-digest.net [mailto:owner-fsj-at-digest.net] On Behalf Of >> Michel >> Balea >> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:13 AM >> To: T. Michael Basciano; fsgdigestlast last >> Subject: Re: fsj: 1990 GW Project >> >> It should not be a problem to license it as long as you did the ownership >> title transfer after you bought it. >> >> We got an out of state (NY) 79 merco 6 years ago, passed smog and >> registered >> it. >> >> Michel >> >> On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM, T. Michael Basciano < >> mbasciano-at-summitrisersystems.com> wrote: >> >> > Michael, Ken, et al... >> > >> > I joined your forum in April of 2010 and since then have received >> hundreds >> > of emails about various projects that you all are working on... The >> > information is amazing and I am glad a joined. >> > >> > Long story short, back in April I purchased a 1990 GW in Oregon and had >> it >> > shipped back to CA. It was in pretty decent shape all around for the >> most >> > part but the minute I got it here, I took it to my mechanic of 15 years >> and >> > basically told them to go through it from bumper to bumper and let me >> know >> > what it needed. >> > >> > Essentially a year later, the GW is done. They replaced a number of >> > various >> > components (fuel pump, timing chain, new carb, new intake, suspension, >> > gaskets, top half, etc...). 2 days ago, they got it to pass SMOG after > a >> > number of previous failed attempts. >> > >> > As the vehicle went from Oregon straight to my mechanics shop and has >> been >> > there for over a year, it has never been registered in the state of CA. >> > Now that it has passed SMOG, I have an appointment with the DMV tomorrow >> to >> > make it official and register the vehicle in CA. >> > >> > I am just wondering if any of you have had any experience with this >> > (bringing an out of state vehicle into CA and registering it)? It has >> > sticker under the hood that reads: "This vehicle conforms to US EPA >> > regulations applicable to 1990 model year new light duty trucks with a >> curb >> > weight greater than 3450 pounds and under an elevation of 4000 feet". >> That >> > being said, it does not have any specific language about CA emissions >> which >> > I know are different than the other 49 states because we of course are >> all >> > "special" in CA (LOL). >> > >> > My SMOG guy is telling me that because it passed SMOG, getting it >> > registered >> > in the state should not be an issue.... >> > >> > The SMOG report read: "Congratulations! Your vehicle passed the > enhanced >> > SMOG check inspection, which helps California reach its daily goal of >> > removing an extra 100 tons of SMOG forming emissions from the air." >> > >> > Your thoughts, feedback and advice are greatly appreciated. >> > >> > Kind Regards, >> > >> > T. Michael Basciano, COO >> > Summit Riser Systems, Inc. >> > 17981 Sky Park Circle >> > Suite H >> > Irvine, CA 92614 >> > 866.778.6648 >> > www.summitrisersystems.com >> > CA Lic. 786418 ------------------------------ End of fsj-digest V1 #3781 **************************