Professur

Yeah, we've got the Gas Guzzler tax on the plates here too .. the moment you cross 4L .. but fortunately they only apply it to '95 and younger ... all the more incentive to keep the old girls on the road.

http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/vehicl...lindersize.php

MDchanic

$1,100?!? In an English-speaking country, that's scandalous. You'd expect that sort of crap from Europe.


I pay about $130 to $200 a year for my 10-15 year old cars in Maine, but most of that is in the form of an "excise tax" that goes to the town, along with my real estate taxes (it's a tiny percentage of the car's sticker price, so it goes down and down and down with antique vehicles). The actual registration fee is $35 for regular cars, $15 for antique cars.

In many states antique registrations are one-time-only. I believe in NJ, it's about $25 for life.



Wow. The car makers would go insane here if their most profitable new cars were subject to an extra tax like that, but at least it doesn't apply to older cars.
There's some sort of a "gas guzzler" tax on new car purchases in the US, too, but it's one-time-only, based on MPG, and pretty much only applies to Lamborghinis and the like.

At least you're not paying over a grand a year like our brothers down under.

- Eric

Professur

Did they move England?

http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/vehicl.../passenger.php

$112 for the plate, $130 for no fault insurance (still have to pay for private liability insurance too), $4.30 service charge (for making them actually have to work. If you dare show up in person to pay, there's another $4 per vehicle added to that) and $30 for public transport .. since if you own a car, you're not paying the bus driver's salary ... add another $45 if you live on montreal island.


I was offered classic reg when I plated the olds and the parisienne ... refused both. Don't want to limit the number of miles or speed I'm allowed.



Wow. The car makers would go insane here if their most profitable new cars were subject to an extra tax like that, but at least it doesn't apply to older cars.
There's some sort of a "gas guzzler" tax on new car purchases in the US, too, but it's one-time-only, based on MPG, and pretty much only applies to Lamborghinis and the like.

At least you're not paying over a grand a year like our brothers down under.

- Eric[/QUOTE]

loudmouthaussie

Nah $195 is registration to government for classic car. Includes compulsory third party insurance.
To be in a club that's $50 a year or so. You have to be a member of a club to get the cheap registration though.

It's all relative though. People earn more money here. A teenager at McDonald's has a base rate of around $14/hr. a qualified plumber would be on around $40/hr plus benefits or earn heaps more if you ran your own show.

MDchanic

I suppose that when I "think of England," I don't think of it as AN English speaking country, but rather THE English speaking country.

Regardless, England (and Scotland and Wales) is NOT a part of Europe.
Say that to an Englishman in a pub and he'd probably do that head-butt thing to you, knock you out, and carry on with his snakebite pint.



Rules for use vary widely by state here.

In Maine, there are no limits. You just have to swear (in front of a notary ) that you have the car for collector purposes and it's not your only car. So, since the registration and the insurance are cheaper, and you never need to get the car inspected, it's really a no-lose situation.

- Eric

loudmouthaussie

Its hard to keep abreast of what is the UK or great Britain even. but yeah, def not part of Europe. anyone from European union can rock up to England and start working though.
that stunned me when I was crossing back into england with some polish workmates. things are much more controlled on my island, believe me. lol.

loudmouthaussie

young girl died of cancer last week and this bikini carwash was organised by her work mates to raise some money for funeral. heres some pics and vids of the olds.
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loudmouthaussie

the last two are vids. not sure if they'll work. no that's not my wagon idling in the first one its a 69 chevelle 396 SS

loudmouthaussie

a couple of my friend brads 71 holden station wagon
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nsnarsk65cutlass

Just wonering how that worked out?

nsnarsk65cutlass

Tounge tied after those pics.

loudmouthaussie

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loudmouthaussie

spotted this 67 caprice on my street and couldn't resist stopping for a couple pics with my tank. owner no where to be seen though.


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loudmouthaussie

Not much news on mine. Have all new control arm bushes and ball joint to go in.
Just trying to find time to get it done over some beers with a buddy of mine.
Will lower it a couple inches while its all pulled apart too.
If work ever heats up this year ill get it measured for some 15 x 7 cragars and throw on some new whities.

loudmouthaussie

maybe smashed by a drunk walking past, stone flung up by passing car or shattered due to hot and cold changes over night. looks like an impact at the rear though. possibly two (one closer to the front where it spiderwebs out from centre). Either way I gotta get some glass. Moran glass in my city does a lot of old stuff and can do a mould from existing. maybe a mirror mould from right side? is this glass re produced in the states?


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glass cleaned out. took 2.5 hours

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jaunty75

Man, what a rotten thing to have happen. As far as replacement, that's probably the toughest window to get fixed. If it had been the windshield or one of the doors, it would probably have been no problem. But this is specific to the station wagon, and I don't know if the rear side glass is the same for all years ('71 to '76) and all makes of the clamshell wagons. My guess is it would be, but I would think an auto glass shop could do some research and find out.

Here in the U.S., I would probably start with Safelite. They don't specifically list station wagon rear side glass on their site, but I would contact them directly and see what they can do. Otherwise, I would likely be looking for a junkyard car.

https://www.safelite.com/

Notice at the top left of the page, it says "any glass, any vehicle." I would see if they are true to their word.

Does anything like Safelite exist in Australia? I would think it would.

I don't know where in Australia you are, but a quick google search of auto glass shops in Sydney turned up a few prospects.

http://competitive.rtrk.com.au/?scid...kw=10750:21956


Note what it says at the bottom of this site's home page:

http://www.windscreenreplacementsydney.com.au/

"We can repair or replace any piece of auto glass on any make or model of vehicle – at your time and your place."

"Any" covers a lot of ground. See if these guys are true to their word.


The bottom line is, I would start with the easy stuff first. See if one of these glass shops can help you. You might be surprised. If not, then you can start the more arduous task of having something custom made or having to start searching U.S.-based junkyards and having something shipped over. That could get expensive and time-consuming.

Allan R

Trying to stay on topic here...

1. Very sorry to see the damage done - great clean up job BTW.

2. In addition to Dan's suggestions re: glass shops, I'd like to remind that the Custom Cruiser wasn't the only SW that had this glass. It was the same glass for Chevrolet Impala, Buick Estate, Pontiac Safari wagons too. That could open up the field of donor cars quite a bit. I don't know if this glass is still available new. It's sure to cost a fair bit though because of the complex curves it has.

3. If I remember, the cars glass requirements were the same from 1971-1976

This should be recoverable on an insurance claim.

loudmouthaussie

Hey guys thanks for the information. I spoke to the insurance company i'm with (they had a show on a few 100 meters down the road from my house this morning - very handy!)
I get one free glass claim per year with my policy so that's great news. no matter what it costs I don't have to pay and premium doesn't go up!


There is a glass place in my town that specialises in older stuff so ill call them first. O'Brien is another one that surprised me. they are the biggest screen company in Australia and were the only ones that could find a screen for my 75 mazda van. took a month but they came through. so that's a second option.


all fingers crossed now!

Allan R

Make sure you let them know you want the tinted glass. It came in non tint as well for non AC cars.

lazy394

Bummer about the side window!!If your with Shannons they will look after you.
Great looking car and I really like the 'R' series plates ...very clever.
Our rego pricing is a racket considering most of the price of fuel is tax, supposedly like a user pays thing but then they slug V8's higher rego anyway.....maybe time for a revolution me thinks lol

Allan R

I think your R/S series plates are the same as our YOM (Year of Manufacture) plates up here. One time licensing fee.

hullinger

I know it's crazy expensive to ship in a parts car from the States but here is a Clamshell that could donate a window, plus plenty of parts for other owners in Australia.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4396758998.html

Allan R

That's a good 5000lb+ beast!

Hey, it's got a new alt, belt and cruise control, PW, roof rack, RS mirror and it's a 9 passenger. IMO, the price is reasonable, but there's no real demand for these boats and it's not really in fantastic shape. And it gets crappy fuel mileage. I wouldn't buy it for parts only because I'd be left holding the bag for stuff no one really wants and I don't have storage space.

After 73, the dashes changed, and there was a cosmetic change to the front/back every year that make parts more of a 'one year' application.

loudmouthaussie

not sure what R series plates are. these are just the classic rego plates we have here in qld.

73aussie455

Hey mate, love the station wagon!!
Bad luck on the window, hope it sorts itself out.
I think the R series plates here in SA refers to the era. They are the type of alpha numeric plate your cruiser would of had back in the early '70s beginning with R. You can buy them here for your car to make it authentic.
Great to hear from another couple of blokes with Old's down under.
Cheers.

Professur

Nothing sweeter than a 7.5 litre .... I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that's a custom bumper sticker.

loudmouthaussie

cargo glass paid for so should be on the way downunder soon

loudmouthaussie

glass has been shipped to gardenia California. should go in a container within days. importer and insurance have been emailed the invoice.
fingers crossed for a safe and shatter free journey!

jaunty75

What's the expected transit time?

loudmouthaussie

Should be about a month. Have emailed importer here to ask when next container leaves/arrives.

jaunty75

Man, you guys live far away, don't you!

Good luck. Hope it arrives in one piece.

Allan R

I know your glass is already on its way. I saw this on ebay and thought I'd post the link here in case you see something on the car that interests you. There is a lot of good usable stuff still on that car if you're looking for some spare parts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-1-4-QUA...item3ce10926ef

Professur

The local guy couldn't get the job done?

loudmouthaussie

Thanks allan. that's the guy I got it off. I hit him up when I saw he was selling a rear seat from a clamshell. he had 6 sets of glass too. arranged to get a piece then he listed it on ebay to make the process easier. hes only sold the one piece so far as far as I know as he only listed 4 pieces. I messaged a few others too. amazing how they all had sent the rest of wagon to crusher. guess steel is paying these days. turn em into salmon tins....

loudmouthaussie

after much research I found there is no local guy in Australia. there was a guy selling a rough 73 impala about 150 miles north of my place. I checked if he still haad it this week but it seems to be gone from his yard. he probably would've wanted too much anyway. im on the look out now though. if I see a rust bucket/non runner that has all the glass and a few bits im going to buy it. even if it is 3 grand or so. can always sell further down the track if I sell mine

Allan R

One thing about the big cruisers. If you buy it for a parts donor - get all the stuff you want and then sell it for demo derby car. There's a demand for them.

loudmouthaussie

yeah you might be right if all that's left is a shell and engine. don't know anything about demo scene here in Australia. I went to one as a kid in the 80s. they were towing caravans. lol. monster trucks they had there were a lot more sedate then now...

loudmouthaussie

Glass has arrived and now lives ontop of bedroom cupboard. I opened the big package before I accepted it from importer to see if smashed in transit. all good! initially my heart jumped into my mouth. the ceran wrap on it looked like spiderweb cracks! LOL. anyway it cant go in yet coz the wagon is in the shop. wondered why it was using 60L after only 110 miles and noticed a slight leak from fuel tank. so its getting welded up and some control arm bushes and ball joints done etc.
so far this side glass has cost the insurance guys AUD$716 and it needs to be installed. that will cost them another $100 or so.

73aussie455

Glad to here all went OK with your precious cargo out of the US.
Where did you source the ball joints, control arm bushes?
Cheers.

loudmouthaussie

chev parts in Sydney. hopefully they fit. got ones for the full sized wagons so I don't think there will be a problem. fingers crossed