by carlos del carpio » 04 Sun Jun, 2006 1:13 am
I think the easiest way is to get a buggy titled is to use a stock VW one..either the one from the donor chassis, or get a salvage one and register that...
harder, would be to register it as a 'kit' car.. harder to insure that way too..
for inspection (in Texas) ,
1. Horn
2. Windshield Wipers (if windshield is installed)
3. Mirrors (minimum of 2, side or rear)
4. Steering (if powered)
5. Seat Belts
6. Brakes (system) (Parking -- beginning with 1960 models)
7. Tires (tread life)
8. Wheel Assembly
9. Exhaust System
10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
11. Beam indicator (beginning with 1948 models)
12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
13. Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
14. License Plate Lamp
15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)
17. Head Lamps (2) (lo's and high's)
18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
19. 1988 & newer - inspect for window tinting or coating
remember, especially for people who build like me (looow to the ground) "Every head lamp upon every motor vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches"
I think the emmissions is for Houston and Dallas, and some guidelines for checking include:
1. Exhaust leak
2. Lamps are not securely mounted and properly located.
3. Lamps do not emit required color lens or bulb painted.
4. Visibility requirements are not met.
5. Lenses are cracked, broken, discolored, or missing.
6. Wiring insulation is worn, rubbed bare, or shows any evidence of burning, short circuiting, or poor electrical connections.
7. Lens is cracked or broken to the extent that a portion of the lens is missing and/or separated, permitting light from the bulb to emit through the crack or break.
you must have pride....in your ride....