SLC 24 Howard Jones

[Howard Jones]

ya......close to moving to Texas.........really.

 

[Roger]

SB100 is really pretty good IMO, especially the body year provision. I've certainly seen the brake light test requirement before - hopefully not too onerous. Having no smog testing gives you a lot of flexibility, which hopefully isn't abused, although putting a carburetor on probably is

As you probably already know, look after the SB100 sticker and paperwork when you move. It'll help with resale value if the car ever comes back to California. Enjoy the, even cheaper, petrol in Texas!

 

[Howard Jones]

Well you are right about SB100. It works and people get to use their cars. The thing to remember is to just work through the process and do it legally.

The parking brake thing isn't that big a deal. It's just that I was hoping not to spend the extra money on parts I don't want on the car. But in the end a ebrake might be required in TX when I get there anyway.

Nothing wrong with carbs, they make the same power as FI, pretty easy to tune, easy to troubleshoot at the track, and 1/10 the cost of an FI system.

 

[Don V.]

Where is the update from Willow Springs?

 

[Howard Jones]

Don. #795

 

[Frank Clark]

E-Brake is required in Texas and is part of yearly inspection. I have failed because of that before...

 

[Howard Jones]

Fully in compliance with California SB100 smog requirement. Yes sir, I installed a crank case ventilation system just like you said, sir.

 

[Eric McClellan]

Hahah man some of these rules are hilariously worked around.

 

[Howard Jones]

Went looking for the oil leak. Sometimes things are so simple they make you what to cry. What's funny is all three of the others are filled with hardware. The only one I didn't use was the one that leaks.

 

[Mesa]

Well at least it is an easy and quick fix! .... It COULD have been a crank seal or some other PITA.

 

[Howard Jones]

Completed California registration today with passing a brake and light test. I then took my completed package back to the DMV, waited a bit, handed it in and........ and......wait for it.............license plates, 2016 stickers, and valid registration.

Done!!!!

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Congrats Howard

 

[Howard Jones]

Thanks Fran, It took awhile I guess, but I just couldn't stop making it my way. That IS the point of a SLC build IMHO, They can be done many ways, from straight from the box to any way you want it.

Now to get it into my new garage and make it faster!

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

You go Bro ...
Nice to see the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

 

[Scott Rowland]

Congrats! Now you can tear up the streets too!

 

[Mesa]

I'm coming over!

Howard is the reason I was OK with the idea of building a component car. Out of the blue I called him and asked if he would show me around his GT40 and share his thoughts on the whole idea. Although we had never met he said OK and the rest is history.

I bought an SLC because of him, and he bought one because of me.......a vicious circle indeed.

 

[Cam]

Congrats Howard! If you can get it inspected in CA, TX should be a snap.

 

[Jim Craik]

Congratulations Howard! Don't worry, I'm sure you can find a road with corners in Tx.

 

[Howard Jones]

Ya Jim, I think there might be some right down the street.

 

[Roger]

Ya Jim, I think there might be some right down the street.

Bends that go *both* ways?! That's plain un-American ..