Gerard,
Congratulations! Someone else on the road to wave at... and another LBC saved.
Herb
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
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