Does anyone have the proposed congressional bill number for this new
"pending" law. If we can get the bill number, we can all write (FAX)
some thoughtfully written hate mail to our elected officials in regards
to this one piece of proposed legislation. If we all write, we CAN make
them listen.
Maybe some middle ground could be reached in regards to,....say a
classic car classification where limited production cars (under 50,000
cars a year produced) which are 20 years or older would be exempt from
such a law....Many things can be done, But WE the People are the ones
who must do it!!
Stepping down off soap box...
Rich
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>From: Sandi4JH@aol.com[SMTP:Sandi4JH@aol.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 1996 12:48 AM
>To: jensen-cars@halycon.com
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>tr8@autox.team.net; j.e.upham@reading.ac
>Subject: Re: Smog Protests
>
>Subj: brit car lists
>Date: 96-07-26 22:43:59 EDT
>From: TRIFARI
>To: Sandi4JH
>
>
>To: Everyone who has a car over 5 years old, British or American and wants to
>keep driving it in CA or the US. A must read. There IS something you can do
>about it. Below are some posts that should get your interest. In addition to
>them, NJ already has a law in effect that outlaws all cars over 5 yrs old by
>making the smog requirements so strict that NONE can pass them. CA and the
>FEDS are about to follow suit. They are trying to SNEAK this by us. Very hard
>to find out the info in time to stop it.
>
>Please forward this post along to any other car clubs who can help.
>
>There will be a smog protest in Sacramento, CA on Aug. 21 at the West Steps
>of the Capitol. BE THERE! If enuf of us show up, we can possbily change it.
>This sponsored by KSFO radio in the SF Bay area 560am. You can reach them for
>updates and info at 415/954-7523.
>
>See below for Del Slavens message about a DRIVE PROTEST in Washington, DC on
>AUG. 1st. BE THERE TOO. IT's short notice, but worth the effort.
>
><< Subj: New California Smog Law In Force
> Date: 96-07-26 03:52:45 EDT
> From: DOUG_JONES@hp-santaclara-om2.om.hp.com
> To: jensen-cars@halcyon.com
>
> Hi JenNuts,
>
> If you are interested in what our Government is doing to us, as what
> happens to us now will probably happen to you soon.
>
> >>>>
>
> My fearless mechanic James called this morning to advise that the new
> smog law is in effect. In practical terms, it means the following:
>
> The test gear is linked directly to Big Brother in Sacramento. There
> are no printouts and no certificates. Big Brother is informed via
> direct link that your vehicle's VIN either passed or did not.
>
> If the same VIN fails twice, that VIN is ruled a "gross polluter" and
> a trip to the referee is mandatory. The referee has the power to
> demand repairs that bring compliance (from an "authorized shop" over
> which you have no control in terms of price or expertise). The upper
> boundary for repairs is *expensive. Next time out, there is no upper
> limit.
>
> The referee is booked for about 1 1/2 months, during which time your
> VIN has been ruled off the road.
>
> The car must now pass a "high rpm" test as well as the idle and low
> rpm test that were the former requirements. James watched as a very
> fine TR-6, in excellent tune, failed this new test after passing both
> former tests. It failed just barely - 4.11 against a limit of 4.0.
> Nonetheless, one more fail and it is off the road!
>
> James was not clear that there is any way to prepare for this test, as
> it is not possible to tune the car on the test rig prior to the actual
> test run. He forsees BIG trouble for Jensen-Healeys, which were
> difficult to get through with the former test.
>
> Start saving now for an aftermarket catalytic converter - it may be
> your only option if you want to keep driving your car.
>
> If the above makes you unhappy, I strongly suggest you write all of
> your elected public servants and say so. Their unstated goal is to
> eliminate old automobiles and force you to a) buy a new car or b) take
> public transit. If your goal is otherwise, you better start making
> some noise.
>
> James asked me to distribute this message, as he is shocked and
> dismayed by what he saw, and he is not sure he can help British car
> owners pass the test under the new law.
>
> Not very cheery news ...
>
> DJ
>Subj: New California Smog Law In Force -Reply
>Date: 96-07-26 17:47:05 EDT
>From: TRMAIL4.TGARCIA@trmx3.dot.ca.gov (Tom Garcia)
>To: jensen-cars@halcyon.com
>
>For California drivers only: The current smog laws are nothing compared to
>what will happen around Feb, 97. At that time, the "New, Improved" smog test
>will be required. It consists of placing the vehicle on a Dynomometer, and
>testing the system under load. It also requires the tester to verify that
>other periferials are working, such as the Vacuum Purge of your charcoal
>canister. This is done by the mechanic cutting various vacuum lines,
>inserting a vacuum gauge, then splicing the mess back together after the
>tests are done. The test is estimated by the Gov to cost about $120 (US),
>but
>mechanics estimate it to be more like $150-$180. It will also be required on
>a
>yearly basis, not the every two years as is now the case.
>
>Chances of this going away are slim, as various Air Quality Boards have
>staked
>up to 30% of their required emissions reductions (to be in compliance with
>Federal EPA Clean Air Act) on implementing this testing proceedure. There's
>more, if anyone is interested.
>
>Tom G.
>
>Subj: Jensens to be murdered
>Date: 96-07-27 01:45:08 EDT
>From: FRJF87B@prodigy.com (MR DELBERT M SLAVENS)
>To: jensen-cars@halcyon.com
>
>-- [ From: Delbert M. Slavens * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] --
>
>Everyone,
> Just heard a rumor from a fellow enthusiast that there is a new law
>up
>for passage in Congress, that would outlaw cars built before 1965. The
>proposed law would require anything older than 65 be registered as an
>antique and limited to 500 miles max driving per year. Any other car
>would be required to report to the car crusher. If driven over the
>limit, tickets would ensue, possibly even impounding. This is
>supposedly a federal law, not just California. The vote in congress is
>supposedly the 1st week in August. Does anyone have any more info? I
>find the concept inconceivable, but then I work for the government and
>know that we have elected/appointed some real idiots. My car is a 73,
>but if it can be done to a 65 this year, it can be done to a 75 next
>year.
> there is some talk about having all the clubs support a "drive" on
>Washington in protest.
> Any info is desperately wanted. Time may be critically short if all
>this is true. I read about the California proposition that may require
>pollution junk on our cars. I can live with a catalytic converter. I
>can't live with the outlawing of my car. I don' know if my source is
>accurate or not, but we definitely have too much to lose to ignore the
>possibility.
>Del Slavens
>FRJF87B@prodigy.com
>
>
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