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I took a road trip and got my 1970 Karmann Ghia out of my buddies barn in Lubbock. It has been sitting there since my relocation to Dallas. Anyway, slapped a new battery on, got some starter fluid and she fired right up. I borrowed a suburban and rented a uhaul auto transport and towed her home. I have a build motor and transaxle that I picked up out of storage, but I am gonna let them sit until it cools off some.....
Chris
I love those cars. Got any pics?
These are old pics, the car is a little more weather'd now... but still in good shape, just some love bumps and such....
http://www.jickedoutbastards.automot.../GHIADONE1.jpg
http://www.jickedoutbastards.automot.../GHIADONE2.jpg
http://www.jickedoutbastards.automot.../GHIADONE3.jpg
I got Antique Plates for it, so I can only drive it to "Car shows" and such.
Looks nice! Thats what I was looking for before the miata came along.
Bring it out to autoX sometime...would love to see it.
I look at that and I miss my old VW bus... :(
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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
This from the Californian!Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Hippie :smurf:
Damn skippy! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kags1969
Wait... I'm too young for that!
I may be a Californian, but I ain't no VW driven Berkeleyite Hippie!Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Oh I need to talk to you about that, been thinking about getting the antique plates for the 'lac now that she is 38 years old! :bigsmurf: Do you just fill out a form or are there other requirements?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kags1969
Its pretty much fill out a form. Do a google search for TXDOT and Antique and you should be able to get the form, you have to go to a tax office and get the plate (single plate...). The cost is like 50.30 for 5 years and they prorate it out. I think this one goes until 3/2008. I am pretty sure - no annual inspections either....
Chris
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/vtr/sppla...ate.htm?nbr=70
Thanks Kags1969 that's what I need! Do you still have to do a safety inspection every year?
My bus was a classic and still had to undergo safety inspection.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
That POS was a classic, ya Hippie?? :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
From the link Kags gave there is a big difference between a "Classic" and an "Antique". A "Classic" looks like you just pay the standard registration plus an extra $15.00 for the "Classic" plate, where and "Antique" is a 5-year (pro rated) deal.
Hey Kags1969 you are correct sir, more good news! 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kags1969
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15.01 Vehicles Exempt from Inspection
1. Equipment:
a. Road-Building Equipment
b. Farm Machinery
*c. Trailers
*d. Semitrailers
*e. Pole Trailers
*f. Mobile Homes
g. Any Vehicle required to Display a Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
*When the actual gross weight or registered gross weight is 4,500 pounds or less.
2. A vehicle with one of the following type Texas license plates:
a. Paper Dealer Demonstration/In-transit/Converter Tag
b. Parade License
c. Former Military Vehicle License
d. In-Transit License
e. Machinery License
f. Disaster License
g. Farm Trailer License
h. Permit License
i. Antique License :thumleft:
j. Charitable Organization Tag
k. All-Terrain Vehicle Validation Sticker
3. A vehicle with one of the following Texas permits:
a. Factory Delivery Permits
b. Prorate Tabs
c. One-Trip Permits
d. Temporary 24-Hour Permits
e. Mobile drilling and servicing equipment used in gas, oil, or crude production having a 72- or 144-Hour Permit
Very nice!!
This way Officer Schmuck won't (or try to) ticket you for not wearing a seat belt!
You guys remember that blue Ghia that came to auto-x's a while ago. It was pretty sweet.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe.MIATA
I had a Beetle, and a Bus, but always wanted a Ghia (and a Thing). Very cool car... 8-)