Listers:
This was sent to me by two San Francisco area car enthusiasts who have been
keeping up with the laws that might screw up pur hobby - As most of you
know, this crafty legislation sounds good to car hating environmentalists,
takes the REAL polition sources at least partially off the hook for their
responsabilities, and does little for the actual air quality. When we
fought this wholeheartedly a few years ago with SB42, little did we know
that new legal hurdles would be introduced each year from now on!!! If you
don't live in California, this type of legislation will be coming to a
government near you soon. WATCH OUT!!!
C'mon! Junk your car or get it into a museum pronto and buy a new Honda -
Its the new movin,' groovin' thing to do! Or even better, buy a PT Cruiser
and pretend that you are driving an old car!!
Below is a copy of the SEMA alert and at the bottom of the page is a sample
letter to send
to your state legislators. While it seems silly to have to do this EVERY
YEAR, our system of government works in mysterious ways and needs to be
directed by somebody - it might as well be us.
Cheers,
Rick Feibusch
Automotive Journalist/Appraiser
Venice, CA
---------------------- Original Message --------------
From: Brian Caudill
To: brianc@sema.org
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 1:49 PM
Subject: SEMA Action Network URGENT Legislative Alert - CA Bill to Destroy
Pre-1970 Cars Awaits Floor Action in Assembly
URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
California Bill to Destroy Pre-1970 Cars Awaits Floor Action in Assembly
A bill (A.B. 1390) that would allow carmakers to crush pre-1970 vehicles in
exchange for credits toward their obligations under the state's Zero
Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program is moving quickly through the legislature.
The bill is currently awaiting final action on the Assembly floor!
Contact Your Assembly Legislators Immediately To Oppose this Bill
7 A.B. 1390 provides flexibility to auto manufacturers at the expense of
automotive hobbyists.
7 A.B. 1390 provides no means by which to verify emissions reductions from
vehicles destroyed by this program.
7 A.B. 1390 makes no provisions for rescuing valuable parts and parts-cars
for repair and restoration projects.
7 A.B. 1390 fails to recognize that pre-1970 cars are typically second or
third vehicles rarely driven in the first place.
7 A.B. 1390 ignores the fact that lower income car owners often cannot
afford to purchase new or even newer used vehicles with the money provided
by this program.
Contact your state legislators to oppose A.B. 1390. Protect vehicle
enthusiasts and collectors in California. To find out who your Assembly
legislators are, contact the California Assembly's information line at
916-445-2323. This information can also be accessed via the Internet at
www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html or by calling the SEMA Washington, DC
office at 202-783-6007. Please fax a copy of your letters to us at
202/783-6024 or mail to:
SEMA Washington Office
1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500
Washington, D.C. 20004
Attn: Steve McDonald/Brian Caudill
------------------------Sample Letter--------------------
John F. Quilter
Brisbane, CA
June 9, 2001
Assemblyman Lou Papan
660 El Camino Real Suite 214
Millbrae, CA 94030
Dear Assemblyman Papan:
I am writing you to strongly urge you to vote against A.B. 1390 which is a
bill that permits auto manufacturers to purchase emission credits by buying
and crushing pre 1970 automobiles. As an auto hobbyist and an owner of four
pre 1970 cars (all licensed, garaged, insured and well maintained) I am
STRONGLY opposed to such legislation for some of the following reasons:
7 A.B. 1390 provides flexibility to auto manufacturers at the expense of
automotive hobbyists.
7 A.B. 1390 provides no means by which to verify emissions reductions from
vehicles destroyed by this program.
7 A.B. 1390 makes no provisions for rescuing valuable parts and parts-cars
for repair and restoration projects.
7 A.B. 1390 fails to recognize that pre-1970 cars are typically second or
third vehicles rarely driven in the first place.
7 A.B. 1390 ignores the fact that lower income car owners often cannot
afford to purchase new or even newer used vehicles with the money provided
by this program.
Let's not send our rust-free California automotive history to the crusher.
Please provide me your opinion on this bill and your vote if it comes
before the California Assembly.
Sincerely,
John F. Quilter
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