[TR] Where is the TR4 frame number located

[Kinderlehrer]

Thanks Randall. The car is in California. I did look up the process and
although it does look straight forward enough, it does say smog certificate
required so I guess the issue is determining the year of manufacture. New
commission plates are available from TRF, so fill in the blank and you're
good to go, I guess.

Sorry, no room for another vehicle, don't even have room for the ones I
have. I do like the Lotus 7, though.

Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: Randall [mailto:TR3driver at ca.rr.com] 
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2019 4:17 PM
To: 'Kinderlehrer'; triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [TR] Where is the TR4 frame number located

Again, it probably depends on the state.  But at least CA and IN have a
process for old cars assembled from old parts, no smog ticket required.

A friend of mine owns a Caterham 7.  I forget just when it was assembled
(just a few years ago), but it's titled as a 1957 Lotus 7.  BTW, it's up for
sale if anyone is interested.  Friend decided it wasn't practical for him to
drive to work; and he wasn't interested in keeping two cars.
https://www.hillbankusa.com/vehicles/449/1957-caterham-seven-zetec
I'd buy it myself if I had a place to keep it (and $60K I didn't need).

I've been through the California state process with both my current TR3, and
one of the Stags.  The TR3 had an apparently valid commission number tag, so
they let me keep it even though I had no title.  The Stag's tag on the
B-post was pretty clearly tampered with (and the second one on the A-post
missing), so they assigned me a new number.  But still no smog ticket
required.

Getting a smog ticket is actually no big deal, as long as you get a suitable
model year assigned.  The model year is what determines both what equipment
is required, and what the limits are for the tailpipe.  Back in 1982, CA
required a smog check for every car changing hands; I've still got the
report where my 59 TR3A passed with flying colors.

-- Randall 

> Thanks Randall. Going down the kit car route is a possibility. It 
> appears as though it requires a smog certificate,