Repowering historic cars

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

I have an older car (1983) that I want to repower with an engine that wasn't an option for the car when it was new, what are the restrictions or rules as far as the safety and emissions inspection?

[aps45819]

Originally Posted by Merlin99

I have an older car (1983) that I want to repower with an engine that wasn't an option for the car when it was new, what are the restrictions or rules as far as the safety and emissions inspection?

The only time you have to inspect is when you sell it and since you're in St. Mary's, there's no emissions.

Go freakin' crazy.
Used to have a neighbor about 6 doors down with a little white S10 pickup that would vibrate the pictures on my wall when he started it up

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by aps45819

The only time you have to inspect is when you sell it and since you're in St. Mary's, there's no emissions.

Go freakin' crazy.
Used to have a neighbor about 6 doors down with a little white S10 pickup that would vibrate the pictures on my wall when he started it up

It's not had the initial inspection to get the registration finished.

[TerriT]

can't you get historic tags? so no inspections needed.
Note: A Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate is not required to register this vehicle.

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by TerriT

can't you get historic tags? so no inspections needed.

Is that true? That's the kind of answer I was hoping for.

[TerriT]

yes that is true, search the DMV website.

[TerriT]

Registration - Special Use Vehicles

[GWguy]

Originally Posted by Merlin99

Is that true? That's the kind of answer I was hoping for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my vehicle qualify for historic or street rod plates?

Historic:

To qualify as a historic vehicle, your vehicle must not have been substantially altered, remodeled, or remanufactured from its original design, and must be a passenger vehicle, motorcycle or truck (with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less) and is 20 calendar years or older. The vehicle owner will certify the vehicle will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation and similar uses. The vehicle owner further certifies the vehicle will not be used for general daily transportation or primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways. You will need to fill out the Application for Historic or Street Rod Registration (form # VR-096).
A historic registration may also be issued to a truck with a GVWR in excess of 10,000, tractor or motor home as long as the vehicle is 25 calendar years old or older. The vehicle cannot be substantially altered, remodeled or remanufactured from its original design. Note: Vehicles issued historic tags under these criteria may not be used for occasional transportation or for any commercial transportation of passengers or property on highways. The vehicle may only be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours and similar uses. A historic vehicle in this category must be insured by a Historic Vehicle, Show Vehicle or Antique Vehicle insurance policy. You will need to fill out the Application for Historic or Street Rod Registration (form # VR-096).
A historic vehicle 60 years or older may obtain a one-time, permanent, non-transferable registration. This vehicle registration does not qualify for specialty plates.
Trailers do not qualify for historic registration.

[Gilligan (Premo)]

Street Rod tags are an option. Pretty much the same restrictions as Historic except for the allowance for modifications is pretty wide open.

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Gilligan

Street Rod tags are an option. Pretty much the same restrictions as Historic except for the allowance for modifications is pretty wide open.

I still want it to be able to take out whenever I want, but I want a 383 engine.