swisherred
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I just bought this from another member here. Needs some work, but runs good and seems like a good base to work with for restoration. It wont be show, but it will be a quality driver again at least.
Bought a 67 Newport
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Looks like a diamond in the not too rough, congrats!
rapidtrans
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Congrats, Looks like a nice Newport Custom to start with.
Keep us posted with more pics.
Keep us posted with more pics.
swisherred
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honestly the worst part about it is the trunk pan...I found one in AZ, but still searching for one closer to me in NC. I will be redoing the interior...most likely myself. I have the proper machine to make new covers, but thats down the road a bit. Have to get it able to pass safety inspection so I can register it first. Damn city ordinance about keeping unregistered cars....
As flaky as the city ordinances might seem, whenever they make the "public safety" argument, that gives them LOTS of power to remove the offending vehicle themselves (usually after a few written notifications). Like a place where rodents might live. NOT to forget about "no flat tires", which means that should first responders to fires might need to move it, they can easily get it out of the way of their actions. And then, the registration also implies it should be "operable" rather than not.
There can also be sections of the ordinance that require the vehicle be parked "on an improved surface". In other words, "not dirt" where the wheels might sink into the ground, over time. As simple, usually, as putting some concrete squares (from Home Depot, Lowes, or similar) under the tires. This can vary, though.
It might also be good to go down to city hall and request a copy of their ordinances about vehicles parked at private residences. PAY CASH, don't give them your last name (so their receipt reflects something like "Jerry, does not wish to give last name), and then do what you can to comply with their items. This way, YOU know the rules the game is played by, so to speak. That is how one of our Mopar club guys did it years ago, in a residential setting. For good measure, get an opaque car cover for it, for "concealment", which can be another issue, too.
Enjoy the car and getting "back to its glory",
CBODY67
NOT to defend them, but there are reasons for them.
There can also be sections of the ordinance that require the vehicle be parked "on an improved surface". In other words, "not dirt" where the wheels might sink into the ground, over time. As simple, usually, as putting some concrete squares (from Home Depot, Lowes, or similar) under the tires. This can vary, though.
It might also be good to go down to city hall and request a copy of their ordinances about vehicles parked at private residences. PAY CASH, don't give them your last name (so their receipt reflects something like "Jerry, does not wish to give last name), and then do what you can to comply with their items. This way, YOU know the rules the game is played by, so to speak. That is how one of our Mopar club guys did it years ago, in a residential setting. For good measure, get an opaque car cover for it, for "concealment", which can be another issue, too.
Enjoy the car and getting "back to its glory",
CBODY67
NOT to defend them, but there are reasons for them.
swisherred
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I understand it. I'm just irritated by it because I'm the last house in city limits and they just changed the ordinance the week before i bought the car..smh...I'm allowed one without tags...but I already have one we decided to sell but haven't sold yet and already turned in the tags.
Thanks for the reply. TX came up with a different orientation on vehicle sales and tags a few years ago. In order to stop issues of prior owners receiving notifications of unpaid warrants for traffic offenses or similar, they now recommend that when the private sale is consummated, that both parties go to the DMV to transfer the title AND turn-in the old plates. This gets the new owner to pay the sales tax and such, too. Gets everything handled at one time, too. If you don't do this, there's an online way for the prior owner to communicate they don't own that vehicle any more.
When a new car dealer gets a trade-in, the old tags come off immediately and the new owner gets a new set of plates in the mail, when the car is sold. Piles of old plates tend to result to be disposed of.
CBODY67
When a new car dealer gets a trade-in, the old tags come off immediately and the new owner gets a new set of plates in the mail, when the car is sold. Piles of old plates tend to result to be disposed of.
CBODY67
I don't know your state laws in NC, but we get historic tags for a one time fee, last time it was only $25 here. Then you would have tags.
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You might be able to find the ordinance online or in the local newspaper. They have to post ordinances for public comment prior to passing them.
65sporty
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Looks like a great project
67ragtop
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I love it
Rainer F
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PICTURES !
polara66hardtop
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In Nebraska a title goes with the car. if you buy a car, hold the title, and then it sits 20 years, you simply transfer title when you want and are ready to title it, , and license again for a year, unless you don't want to, then it sits for as long as you like without plates. no penalties, no taxes, nothing. which is why I live here! I have a few last titled in 1976, 1982, and 2003. When I am ready, I simply go transfer them. No penalties, no taxes, nothing. it coud be a piano for all they care.
I could say Go Big red! But I am not a football guy. I do like scott frost though!
I could say Go Big red! But I am not a football guy. I do like scott frost though!
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