[Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
Bruce Oblad
bruce.oblad at gmail.com
Fri May 3 07:12:55 MDT 2013
Now that's more like it! Thanks Aaron for the photo. It looks like a
great little machine and certainly must be a blast to drive. There is
something special about "real" Minis.
Bruce O.
On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 9:35 PM, Aaron Sphar <atsphar at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Ok ok, attached is a photo of the newest member of the family. In true LBC
> fasion it has already marked its territory.
>
> Aaron Sphar
> atsphar at yahoo.com
> (801) 941-0926
> *From:* Bruce Oblad <bruce.oblad at gmail.com>
> *To:* rgood36362 at aol.com
> *Cc:* bmcu <bmcu at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 2, 2013 2:07 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
> All this talk of vintage plates and we still have no picture of the
> subject Mini. How about posting a picture of it, Aaron?
> Bruce O.
>
>
> On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 1:51 PM, <rgood36362 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> They changed the definition of vintage to 30 years. My 1980 TR7 is
> licensed as vintage.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maclean, Jon A <Jon.A.Maclean at boeing.com>
> To: Pugs <pugsracer at comcast.net>; marcus <marcus at utahgeology.org>
> Cc: bmcu <bmcu at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, May 2, 2013 12:18 pm
> Subject: Re: [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
> Here is some info for inspection requirement for a vintage vehicle
> jon
>
> From the 2011-2012 Utah safety inspection manual, pg 77
>
> 2. "*Vintage Vehicle*" means
> a. a motor vehicle that is *40(**) years old or older*, used primarily as
> a
> collector's item, and used for participation in club activities,
> exhibitions,
> tours, parades, occasional transportation, and similar uses, but that is
> *not *used for general daily transportation.
> **NOTE: A vintage vehicle does NOT require a safety inspection*
> *(UCA 53-8-205).*
> **This is changing to 30 years or older 1 jul2011
> *53-8-205.* *Safety inspection required -- Frequency of safety
> inspection -- Safety inspection certificate required -- Out-of-state
> permits.*
> (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a person may not
> operate on a highway a motor vehicle required to be registered in this
> state unless the motor vehicle has passed a safety inspection.
> (b) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to:
> (i) a vehicle that is exempt from registration under Section *
> 41-1a-205*;
> (ii) an off-highway vehicle, unless the off-highway vehicle is being
> registered as a street-legal all-terrain vehicle in accordance with Section
> *41-6a-1509*;
> (iii) a vintage vehicle as defined in Section *41-21-1*;
> (iv) a commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating over
> 26,000 pounds that:
> (A) is operating with an apportioned registration under Section
> 41-1a-301; and
> (B) has a valid annual federal inspection that complies with the
> requirements of 49 C.F.R. 396.17; and
> (v) a trailer, semitrailer, or trailering equipment attached to a
> commercial motor vehicle described in Subsection (1)(a)(iv) that has a
> valid annual federal inspection that complies with the requirements of 49
> *41-21-1.* *Street rod and vintage vehicle defined.*
> (1) (a) "Street rod" means a motor vehicle that:
> (i) (A) was manufactured in 1948 or before; or
> (B) (I) was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a vehicle that was
> manufactured in 1948 or before; and
> (II) (Aa) has been altered from the manufacturer's original design; or
> (Bb) has a body constructed from non-original materials; and
> (ii) is primarily a collector's item that is used for:
> (A) club activities;
> (B) exhibitions;
> (C) tours;
> (D) parades;
> (E) occasional transportation; and
> (F) other similar uses.
> (b) A street rod does not include a motor vehicle that is used for
> general, daily transportation.
> (2) (a) "Vintage vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is 40 years old
> or older, from the current year, primarily a collector's item, and used for
> participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, occasional
> transportation, and similar uses, but that is not used for general daily
> transportation.
> (b) "Vintage vehicle" includes a street rod.
>
>
>
> *From:* bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net]
> *On Behalf Of *Pugs
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 02, 2013 10:50 AM
> *To:* marcus at utahgeology.org
> *Cc:* bmcu at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
> The safety inspect depends on person at DMV. Some don't care some insist
> on it.
>
> Pugs Pivirotto
>
> On May 2, 2013, at 9:35 AM, "marcus at utahgeology.org" <
> marcus at utahgeology.org> wrote:
>
> I did NOT need a safety inspection when I titled, registered, and got
> vintage plates my 73 Europa for the first time last year. The title had
> been lost and it was last registered in Cali in 1993, so I had to jump
> through hoops, but no safety inspection.
>
> Mark
>
> On 5/2/2013 8:47 AM, Richard Reeder wrote:
>
> Last year I got the antique plates for my mgb. It cost $85,00 but I dont
> have to have that cocamimi emitions inspection again. You must have a
> safety inspection the first year and then no more. next year I am expecting
> to pay $10.00 for regesteration and for the rest of the time
>
>
> *From:* -J <dodahman_001 at yahoo.com>
> *To:* Aaron Sphar <atsphar at yahoo.com>
> *Cc:* "Bmcu at autox.team.net" <Bmcu at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 1, 2013 11:21 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
> It's pretty easy. I recently did my 70BGT. You don't need a safety or
> emissions. As long as its at least 30 years old. You technically only
> supposed to drive for car shows and club activities. But how are they
> going to know?
> I think I paid $65 with personalized plates.
>
> *BTW, this is my first group email since joining the club. I figured
> I'd just join in on the fun. <mime-attachment.png>*
>
>
> Aaron Sphar <atsphar at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Sorry Brownie, it wasn't me. I went from driveway to driveway. The
> sqealing fan belt and old tires kept me from making too many stops.
> Hopefully I'll be able to replace the fan belt and de-glaze the pulleys
> tonight as well as check out a few things Rob Green recommended. New tires
> should be here Friday, but I won't be able to get them mounted till next
> week.
>
> Does anyone have any recomendations or advice about getting the antique
> plates? I have not had a change to review the application process yet.
>
> Aaron Sphar
> atsphar at yahoo.com
> (801) 941-0926
> *From:* Brownie E.L. Petersen <browniepetersen at readytek.net>
> *To:* Aaron Sphar <atsphar at yahoo.com>; Bmcu at autox.team.net
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 1, 2013 6:43 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
> Aaron, saw a mini at Smiths a few days ago. Was that you?
>
> Brownie
> 1976 MGB
>
> *From:* Aaron Sphar
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:23 AM
> *To:* Bmcu at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Bmcu] Bought a Mini!
>
> I bought a '76 Mini last night! Drove it from Logan to North Ogden with
> no problems (I even hit a streach of I-15 at 65 mph). It looks good (but
> not perfect), has a few mechanical items to take care of, but it will
> definately be a driver. Now I can restore my '70 B while I
> drive/maintain/learn about the Mini. Hope to motor with all of you at the
> Antelope Is. run!
>
> To answer the next few questions:
> 998 cc with Automatic
> Disc's and shocks up front, drums and cones in the aft
> 12" mini-lite style wheels (plus a set of 12" steelies)
>
>
> Aaron Sphar
> atsphar at yahoo.com
> (801) 941-0926
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