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The Fixer · 08-03-2008, 11:00 AM

Matt, I'm sorry, but this whole thing makes NO sense to me. First, what would it matter if you waited until '09, so what if the car will be 25 years old? If you want to daily drive the 'Bird, you technically can't do it with QQ plates. And since you just registered the car, WHY didn't you go for the Collector Registration?? Again, technically, you can't daily drive a car with the Collector sticker either, but that's the only way you're going to get around the emissions mess you've potentially gotten into.

IMO, get the carb adjusted ASAP. If the car is running really rich as you say, you will kill the cat that's on there in short order, and then you'll have no hope of passing emissions with a dead cat. then fix the little BS stuff light the reverse lights and horn. Borrow a good set of 3rd-gen wheels so you can pass for the tires, then put the skinnies back on (why you'd want to daily drive with skinnies is beyond me too, but it's your car).

Good luck, and don't get too frustrated!

08-03-2008, 11:00 AM	#70
The Fixer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Jersey Posts: 3,047 iTrader: (5)	Matt, I'm sorry, but this whole thing makes NO sense to me. First, what would it matter if you waited until '09, so what if the car will be 25 years old? If you want to daily drive the 'Bird, you technically can't do it with QQ plates. And since you just registered the car, WHY didn't you go for the Collector Registration?? Again, technically, you can't daily drive a car with the Collector sticker either, but that's the only way you're going to get around the emissions mess you've potentially gotten into. IMO, get the carb adjusted ASAP. If the car is running really rich as you say, you will kill the cat that's on there in short order, and then you'll have no hope of passing emissions with a dead cat. then fix the little BS stuff light the reverse lights and horn. Borrow a good set of 3rd-gen wheels so you can pass for the tires, then put the skinnies back on (why you'd want to daily drive with skinnies is beyond me too, but it's your car). Good luck, and don't get too frustrated! __________________ Seeya, Steve R. in North Jersey '16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car! Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...