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Re: Home from the DMV (reprise)

To: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
Subject: Re: Home from the DMV (reprise)
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 07:25:50 -0500
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <v03130317b5834a77eb72@[209.24.234.160]>
Congratulations, another living Spridget out on the road!!  Enjoy, although by
the time you read this it will most likely be Wednesday, as you should be out
for the long weekend enjoying the car.    Brad

Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:

> I'm happy to announce that my '75 is finally smogged, registered, legal and
> worthy of venturing out into the street. After success with my first round
> at the DMV last week, and getting through their paperwork without penalty,
> I spent the last week sorting out the carburettor and the emission system.
> Today I went for the smog test, passed, and was home from the DMV with my
> stickers by dinnertime.
>
> Special Thanks to:
>
> Chuck Canepa for his (and the "tin man's") guidance in making my way
> through the DMV process and getting my title without all the penalties and
> back registration fees the DMV was determined to collect.
>
> Paul Asgeirsson for connecting me with an expert friend who guided me
> through every obstacle I had with the Stromberg and the emission system.
>
> John "paint my engine compartment" Christ for suggesting I go see Jeff
> (formerly of Irving Auto) at the 19th Ave. Shell. His smog guy is really on
> the ball. Good call John!
>
> Peter C. (World Wide Auto Parts) for providing some obscure information
> over the last few months and helping me get over some early obstacles.
>
> ...and last but not least. Steve McGee for his encouragement via his
> experience with the 1500 and especially for his chanting and incense
> burning to appease to smog gods...'-)
>
> What a relief to have this behind me!
>
> Thanks guys!! I am in your debt. (no John, this doesn't mean I'll paint
> your engine compartment)...'-)
>
> BTW, I thought I was in trouble at first when the sniffer read 14% CO, but
> then realized the manual choke was slightly pulled out. Once I pushed it
> in, it dropped to about 1.5%... whew!!
>
> Yeee-haaaa!
>
> Gerard
>
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>
> G G              Gerard Chateauvieux
>  E A
>   R R        pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
>    A A
>     R G          Pixelsmith  on  Duty
>      D E
>       S      http://www.gerardsgarage.com


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