i am about to purchase a 1980 712 ambulance that was imported 5 years ago according to seller, but just noticed that there is no VIN in the picture of the data plate...should i be worried?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEDWX%3AIT
i hope the link is still valid
no VIN #
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Jim LaGuardia
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That vehicle is not legal in California and you will NOT be able to register it here 
California only allows gray market vehicles manufactured up to dec 31 1974 by state law.
California only allows gray market vehicles manufactured up to dec 31 1974 by state law.
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what about colorado? my mom lives there, could i get it registered there?
...and now the fun part.
1981 712 amb
1981 712 amb
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totaljoint
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No VIN, registered in a different state from use: lots-a-luck with insurance.
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well i'm moving out of california in august, and might be in colorado for a while.
...and now the fun part.
1981 712 amb
1981 712 amb
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ok, just heard back from the guy, apparently the VIN is stamped on the plate and is just not visible in picture. so i have a VIN#
...and now the fun part.
1981 712 amb
1981 712 amb
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AZ712DK wrote:
FYI, buying sight unseen you have been warned.
flying out this week to look over and drive.
...and now the fun part.
1981 712 amb
1981 712 amb
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Jim LaGuardia
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Look up the vehicle laws for Colorado or call Linden engineering (in Golden Co )
to find out if it can be registered there.
to find out if it can be registered there.
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thanks, i've left a message at linden engineering, and am waiting for reply. it looks as if there is a separate emissions test for vehicles made before 1981, it is more lenient, but still not sure if a pinz would pass it.
is there any steps to take to make a pinz more emissions friendly?
is there any steps to take to make a pinz more emissions friendly?
...and now the fun part.
1981 712 amb
1981 712 amb
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I have had my pinz up for the emissions test in CO. Not a problem but there is only one guy that I know that does Pinzies.
edit: Forget the PM. Here is the info. Dennis recommends this guy as he knows pinzies. This is where I go.
only thing is, he does not work in KM's, the DOL really doesn't care how far you have gone.
Jerry's Emissions 5290 W 4th Ave Lakewood, CO
303-237-3466
hours: M-F 8:30 to 5:30 Sat 9 - 3
Morris
edit: Forget the PM. Here is the info. Dennis recommends this guy as he knows pinzies. This is where I go.
only thing is, he does not work in KM's, the DOL really doesn't care how far you have gone.
Jerry's Emissions 5290 W 4th Ave Lakewood, CO
303-237-3466
hours: M-F 8:30 to 5:30 Sat 9 - 3
Morris
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lindenengineering
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Guys
I was browsing and glancing over this post, I suppose its worthy of a mention.
In Colorado you will have no problem with Jerry's Emissions--BUT he doesn't do adjustments only testing.
If the rig is made after 1981 it has to be tested by the state monopoly and a whole set of different regulations apply. The 710's will rarely pass unless the tester overlooks something--like the HE is a Cat! Which we have done by "B essing" the main man --once!
If its a 712 it will up to 1982 as no Cat needed --it (712) falls under a commercial truck catagory! Just.--due to its GVWR.
Hope that is of help.
Dennis
I was browsing and glancing over this post, I suppose its worthy of a mention.
In Colorado you will have no problem with Jerry's Emissions--BUT he doesn't do adjustments only testing.
If the rig is made after 1981 it has to be tested by the state monopoly and a whole set of different regulations apply. The 710's will rarely pass unless the tester overlooks something--like the HE is a Cat! Which we have done by "B essing" the main man --once!
If its a 712 it will up to 1982 as no Cat needed --it (712) falls under a commercial truck catagory! Just.--due to its GVWR.
Hope that is of help.
Dennis
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undysworld
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Hello Dennis,
Very nice to see your name show up here again. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Paul Underwood
Very nice to see your name show up here again. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Paul Underwood
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lindenengineering
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Hello Paul
Yes all is well, incl the family and I hope you/family and Pinz are having fun.
Very best regards
Dennis
Yes all is well, incl the family and I hope you/family and Pinz are having fun.
Very best regards
Dennis
OOOps no customer bashing now