Leon wrote:
> Thank you all for your erudite and considered responses.
>
> I now know not to worry about my commission number being visible from outside
> on my 63 Triumph Vitesse.
>
> I will be getting my engine number stamped onto my engine block again,
> (it was milled away during the engine rebuild in 1986), so it matches the
> paperwork again.
Probably not really needed as I have NEVER had anyone in any state
I have registered or transferred cars to/from give a damn about the
engine number. There has never been anyplace on any registration
form I have filled out that even asked for an engine number. I have
had personal experience with the states of NY, NJ, FL and VA.
> I will make certain that I have my BMIHT Heritage Certificate and photocopies
> of the relevant pages form the workshop/parts manuals.
> I already have a laminated windsceen, and I will obtain sealed beam
> Right-hand dipping headlamps to keep everyone happy.
I'd be surprised if anyone even checks on your '63 vehicle.
> And as I have to give up my Vehicle Registration Document to our Vehicle
> Licensing authorities before I export it, I will keep a photocopy and get a
> Certificate of Export from them.
Keeping photocopies of all such documents is always a wise
thing to do.
> Finally, my car gives off a little oil smoke, it isn't burning it, but rather
> it is getting past the phosphor bronze valve guides, and the stainless steel
> valves, due to larger clearance than standard, so I will try and fit teflon
> valve stem oil seals on the inlet valves before it is shipped.
The problem, if at all, would arise during the state inspection, not
during any other point in the import process.
> Does the tappet cover (rocker cover in british) have to have a sealed exit
> for the oil vapour? as at the moment, it just has a rubber hose running to a
> catch-bottle.
As above, unless the state that you register the car in does
some type of check, I doubt anyone would care. The one
state that goes to the extreme is California...but other than CA,
I am unaware of any other state doing any type of examination
to that degree.
Cheers,
Bill Sohl
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