Your Car & Legal Issues

BIG BLOCK BILL · BIG BLOCK BILL

Hi Guys,my name is Bill and I'm new to the forum and the hot rod world.I live in Ottawa and need info about importing a car from N.Y.State.It's a glass built '32 3 window coupe built only 3 years ago.It's registered as a 1932 Ford.Can I import it into Canada and if so can some reputable shippers act as agent...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

As most of you know I had problems with Lant/hagarty when I had an electrical fire in one of my vehicles. I shopped around & went with Vintage Ins out of Lindsay. Although the deductible is a little higher the coverage is [to me] better, they cover the sales tax on 'total' loss where it wasn't befor...

teejay99 · teejay99

We read and see and hear car B.S. all the time , right , but here's a different spin . My buddy buys and resells a couple of interesting older vehicles every year .....buys them , pays all the proper taxes , details them up , drives them to work for a while and then flips them .....makes a few bucks along the w...

Redneck Rydes · Redneck Rydes

Hey Guys, I am going to make a flat bed trailer,but I can't find on the transport Canada website where they want the measurement of 80'' is it the width of the deck or total width outside of the fenders, need to know before I start to wire it.

FarmerSid · FarmerSid

Hey all! Been getting things done on my 52 Chev pickup. My C4 Corvette suspension is in and am placing my new engine and tranny. I have a 2006 Chev L33 5.3L sitting between the rails. What I would like to know is what emission equipment came on this engine and or donor vehicle that I need to transfer over to...

Gazoo · Gazoo

Just got a package in the mail, from the one and only " Belle Province ". I drove through it a couple weeks ago, on my way to New Brunswick. For the most part I had my cruise set at 99kph, because I've heard how much they are pricks to out of province vehicles. I kept a really close eye on constructi...

fatstax · fatstax

on sunday I was pulled over by the 5-0 while I was towing my car tote, it was the local supercop who insisted I had to have a license plate on the tote, I put on my best poker face and bluffed him with a pair of 2's, I said it didn't have to have a plate and I had been pulled over before about it(fib) but I had heard t...

69Mustang · 69Mustang

Hi all, I am about to help my Dad swap a 1995 5.0L into a 1996 v6 Mustang. Before I undertake this HUGE task of changing over the engine and all of the related electronics etc. I was wondering if anyone knows how this would play out with the drive clean testing. The way I read the website is that it will be test...

67 camaro boy · 67 camaro boy

Ive tried all the usual places they denied me cause roll cage Im not about to cut it out or lie to them

poncho62 · poncho62

I have a chance to get a GMC K3500 diesel daully pickup cheap, needs transmission......I was wondering about the licensing of these compared to a regular 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. If it is used for non business, just personal towing vehicle, any special licensing on these in Ontario?

1935 Chevy · 1935 Chevy

Hello. I have a few antique vehicles that I have ownerships for, but they are not in my name. When I went to the Licence bureau they asked for an appraisal. I told them these are basically parts vehicles but they still wanted an appraisal showing the estimated price. I've put the appraisal on hold not kno...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

When getting a safety what is the max difference in tire size that you can have? Is it only width or does dia matter?

parklane · parklane

Just read that Harvey Lennox has died at age 85. He was a very popular driver of the super modified car TAMMY 10 in the 50s and . RIP60s. RIP Harvey

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

I had an unfortunate thing happen 2 wks ago with the Avanti. went to start it ,to move it over to other bay in garage, lucky the hood was up as the main harness started to "smoke' on start, I disconnected the batt. with quick disconnect but the harness was "TOAST" I called LANT"s t...

Twotone · Twotone

I have a tow dolly and I have always towed cars with no problem. but a guy told me that I had to have it plated. But even the guy I bought it of said he never had it plated and told me you don't have to so does anyone know first hand the rules on this.

RWW · RWW

So I got a 10ft Haulmark enclosed trailer from my brother. The laws have changed and now he can "give" it to me with no sales tax. But they did charge $15 to fill out the form that you both have to sign. It's something to keep in mind for the future.

Smokin Joe · Smokin Joe

Has anyone heard all the hoops you have to jump through when importing a car now. It looks as though they are running out of ideas to justify their job.

teejay99 · teejay99

Is there any rhyme or reason to this ( I think ) scam . If I read tea leaves and consulted an Ouija board I couldn't "get it " . What matters in determining rates ...anything ? , or do they throw a dart at a dartboard to get your number ? Seriously . I think I'm the kind of driver they would want but ma...

shag766 · shag766

sometime ago i chirped off on a thread about my guess on how we got the 53ft doubles on ont hiways by the big companies agreeing to the 112kpm speed limit and you get the doubles. a bit ago wynne was talking 15% discounts on auto insurance in ontario and i predicted yes we will probably get it but we will have...

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/regulations/trailers.shtml

fatchuk · fatchuk

This is a new and very quiet bill being introduced which really is misleading as all the talk and controversy is on new fines and penaltys for distrated driving using hand held devices ..but this bill also has a lot of in ti that will effect hot-rodders..concerning Saftey inspections ..They may b...

fatstax · fatstax

me and sacotu had a thought today, there are 2 stroke bikes that are road legal, even some cars were 2 stroke. the rules for visible tail pipe emmisions are as follows, it cannot smoke for longer then 15 seconds. two stroke stuff does nothing but smoke, what would the moe do in this case?

fatstax · fatstax

http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/sneaking-repaired-classic-car-into-canada-costs-man-dollar55k-2

69SS454 · 69SS454

I have just contacted Meloche Monnex (TD Insurance) about the possibility of putting together a group rate for OnRod members. They will be calling me back. I am not sure at this point what will happen but what does everyone think about the idea. I am not using them at the moment but I have heard good th...

teejay99 · teejay99

There was a discussion over on HAMB about fenderless street rods and , of course , with 50 states having differing laws it became the usual confusing discussion when it came to legality . I'm a full-fendered fan but do like certain fenderless rods ....anybody know where legalities start and end here i...

hotrod-steve · hotrod-steve

Im piecing together a 40-47 Ford PU out of spare parts I have around and there are no numbers to be found on the cab or frame. What is the best way to get an ownership?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	1932 FORD HOT ROD (Preview) Hi Guys,my name is Bill and I'm new to the forum and the hot rod world.I live in Ottawa and need info about importing a car from N.Y.State.It's a glass built '32 3 window coupe built only 3 years ago.It's registered as a 1932 Ford.Can I import it into Canada and if so can some reputable shippers act as agent...	BIG BLOCK BILL	14	6818	Sep 3, 2015 by Marten
	changed Ins. Co (Preview) As most of you know I had problems with Lant/hagarty when I had an electrical fire in one of my vehicles. I shopped around & went with Vintage Ins out of Lindsay. Although the deductible is a little higher the coverage is [to me] better, they cover the sales tax on 'total' loss where it wasn't befor...	dualquadpete	3	2671	Aug 27, 2015 by Nickeleye
	How's That Again ?? .....car for sale (Preview) We read and see and hear car B.S. all the time , right , but here's a different spin . My buddy buys and resells a couple of interesting older vehicles every year .....buys them , pays all the proper taxes , details them up , drives them to work for a while and then flips them .....makes a few bucks along the w...	teejay99	6	3150	Aug 25, 2015 by 427CARL
	Homemade Trailer (Preview) Hey Guys, I am going to make a flat bed trailer,but I can't find on the transport Canada website where they want the measurement of 80'' is it the width of the deck or total width outside of the fenders, need to know before I start to wire it.	Redneck Rydes	21	9033	Aug 9, 2015 by RWW
	Emission parts needed for swap (Preview) Hey all! Been getting things done on my 52 Chev pickup. My C4 Corvette suspension is in and am placing my new engine and tranny. I have a 2006 Chev L33 5.3L sitting between the rails. What I would like to know is what emission equipment came on this engine and or donor vehicle that I need to transfer over to...	FarmerSid	15	3508	Jun 29, 2015 by two tone 56
	Photo Radar! (Preview) Just got a package in the mail, from the one and only " Belle Province ". I drove through it a couple weeks ago, on my way to New Brunswick. For the most part I had my cruise set at 99kph, because I've heard how much they are pricks to out of province vehicles. I kept a really close eye on constructi...	Gazoo	34	6324	Jun 27, 2015 by el toro
	one time got no case (Preview) on sunday I was pulled over by the 5-0 while I was towing my car tote, it was the local supercop who insisted I had to have a license plate on the tote, I put on my best poker face and bluffed him with a pair of 2's, I said it didn't have to have a plate and I had been pulled over before about it(fib) but I had heard t...	fatstax	44	7586	Jun 23, 2015 by Smokin Joe
	Hotrod exemption for emissions testing (Preview) Hi all, I am about to help my Dad swap a 1995 5.0L into a 1996 v6 Mustang. Before I undertake this HUGE task of changing over the engine and all of the related electronics etc. I was wondering if anyone knows how this would play out with the drive clean testing. The way I read the website is that it will be test...	69Mustang	20	5933	Jun 19, 2015 by Barchetta
	Any one know where i can get insurance for my 67 camaro pro street show car ?? (Preview) Ive tried all the usual places they denied me cause roll cage Im not about to cut it out or lie to them	67 camaro boy	18	4585	Jun 6, 2015 by flatblack55delivery
	Daully licensing (Preview) I have a chance to get a GMC K3500 diesel daully pickup cheap, needs transmission......I was wondering about the licensing of these compared to a regular 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. If it is used for non business, just personal towing vehicle, any special licensing on these in Ontario?	poncho62	17	4163	Jun 4, 2015 by Nosebleeder
	appraisal (Preview) Hello. I have a few antique vehicles that I have ownerships for, but they are not in my name. When I went to the Licence bureau they asked for an appraisal. I told them these are basically parts vehicles but they still wanted an appraisal showing the estimated price. I've put the appraisal on hold not kno...	1935 Chevy	12	3604	May 3, 2015 by parklane
	front to back tire size difference for safety certicicate (Preview) When getting a safety what is the max difference in tire size that you can have? Is it only width or does dia matter?	henrys57wagon	5	2900	Apr 12, 2015 by 427CARL
	HARVEY LENNOX (Preview) Just read that Harvey Lennox has died at age 85. He was a very popular driver of the super modified car TAMMY 10 in the 50s and . RIP60s. RIP Harvey	parklane	5	3212	Apr 4, 2015 by teejay99
	Lant/haggarty claim DENIED ( 1 2 ) Finally Ok'd (Preview) I had an unfortunate thing happen 2 wks ago with the Avanti. went to start it ,to move it over to other bay in garage, lucky the hood was up as the main harness started to "smoke' on start, I disconnected the batt. with quick disconnect but the harness was "TOAST" I called LANT"s t...	dualquadpete	84	14827	Apr 1, 2015 by dualquadpete
	Tow dolly (Preview) I have a tow dolly and I have always towed cars with no problem. but a guy told me that I had to have it plated. But even the guy I bought it of said he never had it plated and told me you don't have to so does anyone know first hand the rules on this.	Twotone	9	10103	Mar 27, 2015 by Twotone
	A gift from your Brother ………………... (Preview) So I got a 10ft Haulmark enclosed trailer from my brother. The laws have changed and now he can "give" it to me with no sales tax. But they did charge $15 to fill out the form that you both have to sign. It's something to keep in mind for the future.	RWW	8	3865	Mar 25, 2015 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Importing cars (Preview) Has anyone heard all the hoops you have to jump through when importing a car now. It looks as though they are running out of ideas to justify their job.	Smokin Joe	37	5259	Feb 21, 2015 by parklane
	What's the Deal with Car Insurance ? (Preview) Is there any rhyme or reason to this ( I think ) scam . If I read tea leaves and consulted an Ouija board I couldn't "get it " . What matters in determining rates ...anything ? , or do they throw a dart at a dartboard to get your number ? Seriously . I think I'm the kind of driver they would want but ma...	teejay99	35	5523	Nov 14, 2014 by Iwannagofast
	15% insurance discount (Preview) sometime ago i chirped off on a thread about my guess on how we got the 53ft doubles on ont hiways by the big companies agreeing to the 112kpm speed limit and you get the doubles. a bit ago wynne was talking 15% discounts on auto insurance in ontario and i predicted yes we will probably get it but we will have...	shag766	22	4029	Oct 1, 2014 by shag766
	Ontario truck/ trailer weight (Preview) http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/regulations/trailers.shtml	henrys57wagon	24	8254	Aug 1, 2014 by Hog
	New Bill introduced into the legislater by the Liberals..Bill #173..Heads up here ( 1 2 ) (Preview) This is a new and very quiet bill being introduced which really is misleading as all the talk and controversy is on new fines and penaltys for distrated driving using hand held devices ..but this bill also has a lot of in ti that will effect hot-rodders..concerning Saftey inspections ..They may b...	fatchuk	63	6887	Jun 21, 2014 by hotrod-steve
	2 stroke vehicles (Preview) me and sacotu had a thought today, there are 2 stroke bikes that are road legal, even some cars were 2 stroke. the rules for visible tail pipe emmisions are as follows, it cannot smoke for longer then 15 seconds. two stroke stuff does nothing but smoke, what would the moe do in this case?	fatstax	10	3026	May 19, 2014 by TA462
	it could happen to you cause it happened to him (Preview) http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/sneaking-repaired-classic-car-into-canada-costs-man-dollar55k-2	fatstax	43	5601	Apr 26, 2014 by parklane
	OnRod Group Insurance....Lets Get Together! (Preview) I have just contacted Meloche Monnex (TD Insurance) about the possibility of putting together a group rate for OnRod members. They will be calling me back. I am not sure at this point what will happen but what does everyone think about the idea. I am not using them at the moment but I have heard good th...	69SS454	7	2640	Apr 4, 2014 by fatstax
	Fenderless Rod ...legal in Ont ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) There was a discussion over on HAMB about fenderless street rods and , of course , with 50 states having differing laws it became the usual confusing discussion when it came to legality . I'm a full-fendered fan but do like certain fenderless rods ....anybody know where legalities start and end here i...	teejay99	88	13400	Mar 27, 2014 by Keeper
	Talking about ownerships- (Preview) Im piecing together a 40-47 Ford PU out of spare parts I have around and there are no numbers to be found on the cab or frame. What is the best way to get an ownership?	hotrod-steve	28	5203	Feb 24, 2014 by gkent
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