I tried to make the car as correct as possible. I kept the efi setup with all the smog stuf in tact and working. Cats are in place, I double stick taped a third break light on the deck just behind the passenger compartment, I mounted a little badge with the shift patern just in front of the shifter, and I mounted a reverse light off of the rear over rider.
Tuesday morning with car in tow, my father and I headed north to the Kingston Theft and recovery inspection station. The gentlemen were very seriouse, very polite, and really nice. An Official respect was used by both parties. I was instructed to bring my car into the garage were I was guided onto a lift. I opened the hood and the trunk, and was then asked were I mounted my vin number . Assuring the inspector that I was not trying to be a smart ass , I comented that I thought that that was what I was there to get. He said no and my VIN number was supposed to be FFR1477. I was at a loss for words. I figured he would send me home to fix my mistake and the prossess would start all over again. Well after a moment or two of uncomfortable silence he said we could figure that out later and I should step outside while they conduct the inspection. 20 long minuts later, I was brought back in and handed all of my paperwork back. He assigned me a new VIN number which was at this time in sticker form adhered under the dash. He instructed me to punch the number in several locations on the frame , and with a smile and a handshake I was given the aproval papers and sent on my way.
We went home and had a noon victory beer and waited for my 2:00 front end alignment appointment. when that came we delivered the car to the garage and waited and watched while they did the alignment. 2 hours later it was done. 10 more minuts and it was inspected. I paid the bill and handed the mechanic a 12 pack of heinekin for being so carefull with my baby. One mor peice of papper and I will be able to register it and acualy drive it!!! The VIN man said it would take about 1 week to process it. If all goes well I should be on the road sometime duing the week of the 15th. Can't wait.
Tuesday morning with car in tow, my father and I headed north to the Kingston Theft and recovery inspection station. The gentlemen were very seriouse, very polite, and really nice. An Official respect was used by both parties. I was instructed to bring my car into the garage were I was guided onto a lift. I opened the hood and the trunk, and was then asked were I mounted my vin number . Assuring the inspector that I was not trying to be a smart ass , I comented that I thought that that was what I was there to get. He said no and my VIN number was supposed to be FFR1477. I was at a loss for words. I figured he would send me home to fix my mistake and the prossess would start all over again. Well after a moment or two of uncomfortable silence he said we could figure that out later and I should step outside while they conduct the inspection. 20 long minuts later, I was brought back in and handed all of my paperwork back. He assigned me a new VIN number which was at this time in sticker form adhered under the dash. He instructed me to punch the number in several locations on the frame , and with a smile and a handshake I was given the aproval papers and sent on my way.
We went home and had a noon victory beer and waited for my 2:00 front end alignment appointment. when that came we delivered the car to the garage and waited and watched while they did the alignment. 2 hours later it was done. 10 more minuts and it was inspected. I paid the bill and handed the mechanic a 12 pack of heinekin for being so carefull with my baby. One mor peice of papper and I will be able to register it and acualy drive it!!! The VIN man said it would take about 1 week to process it. If all goes well I should be on the road sometime duing the week of the 15th. Can't wait.