Thread: Texas Street Rod Law Finally Implemented

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Gotta' blame that one on the Manager of that store. It's up to him to explain the importance of common courtesy to each employee, and then to lead by example. Not only are they losing the inspection business, but I'd bet that you'll never pull into that Firestone when you need tires on the daily driver, or if there's some minor problem you don't want to mess with yourself, nor will you ever send anyone there for anything.

Maybe go back but this time take a dictionary?!?!? Show them the definitions of courtesy and service... then say goodbye!

Exactly, Roger. No Firestones for me - at least from that store. Also, not only did Texas DMV not really discuss the inspection issue with the inspectors, but they didn't even set a standard fee. They apparently dealt directly with ASE administrators. As for the fee, I received this in an email from the DMV: "When the program was set up with the inspection requirement ASE indicated that the $40 range would be a fair price for the type of inspection needed. ASE Master Technician inspectors may charge whatever they want." Outstanding . . .

I'm going to an independent shop on Friday.

Totally different result today. I went to Krause's Automotive in Lewisville, TX. They ran me through with no problems. Great shop. Nice people.

Henry you keep driving by my house we need to get together and have our selfs a cold one.

The newest wrinkle: Texas DMV told me there was an error on my title, and that I had to send it back immediately. The new title came yesterday, and was changed from "1934 Ford" to "1997 ASVE" (Assembled Vehicle) with a note in the remarks section that states "Replica 1934 Ford." Apparently this is due to a misinterpretation of the law by Texas DMV (imagine that!). I guess I don't really care unless this change requires me to have annual inspections, including emissions. I've sent an email to my contact in Austin to find out what it all means.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

The newest wrinkle: Texas DMV told me there was an error on my title, and that I had to send it back immediately. The new title came yesterday, and was changed from "1934 Ford" to "1997 ASVE" (Assembled Vehicle) with a note in the remarks section that states "Replica 1934 Ford." Apparently this is due to a misinterpretation of the law by Texas DMV (imagine that!). I guess I don't really care unless this change requires me to have annual inspections, including emissions. I've sent an email to my contact in Austin to find out what it all means.

Jack,
In Kansas that means that you get to pay Personal Property Tax on the depreciated value of a brand new 1997 vehicle valued at the build cost. However, since Texas doesn't have PPT I'd say it may be a moot point, but then again it could indeed push you to the annual safety inspection process that is so much fun.

What's interesting to me is that if you look at the Sema Action Network's "Toolbox" on titling & registration for Texas there's no mention of the term "ASVE (Assembled Vehicle)", but your car clearly falls within their definition for "Street Rod", being built after 1949 to resemble the body style of a vehicle built 1948 or older. Link - http://www.bipac.net/semaga/TagTitleToolbox_TX.pdf I guess that the SAN may be out of date with their data, but I thought they were pretty well on top of things.

Roger,
I checked the DMV website for what they call Registration and Title Bulletins. It appears that my original title was correct, and follows the guidance of the bulletins. I'll see on Tuesday when I contact my guy in Austin.

The answer:


In response to your question regarding your title, TxDMV now defines the “Year Model” as the year the vehicle was manufactured or assembled; the “Make of Vehicle” represents the Make of the vehicle or ASVE, if the vehicle was assembled; and if applicable, a replica brand is added to the remarks sections of the title. These changes were made to be consistent with all vehicles and all vehicle programs.

To be meet the above definitions, your Title was changed to reflect “Year Model” as 2007; “Make of Vehicle” as ASVE, and Replica: 1934 Ford was added to Remark(s).

With regard to the DPS safety and emissions testing, as long as your vehicle is registered with Street Rod plates you are not required to have an annual DPS emission or safety inspection.

Now you need a lawyer to read a title.

Glad I have my clear of all defects 1940 Title, all this sounds like to much hassle. I've never had problems with the annual inspections here in S. Texas, in and out 15 minutes. Good luck to all with the titling of your rods.

FWIW, I have never had to have an inspection sticker on my older rides here in Texas as long as I ran Classic Antique plates.

Originally Posted by MelloYello

FWIW, I have never had to have an inspection sticker on my older rides here in Texas as long as I ran Classic Antique plates.

That's just makes it all better, no inspect and 5 year Historical plates. Thanks

Are there any restrictions on "Classic Antique" plates in Texas? Like parades only or shows/meets? Sundays only? Here in Mass, anitqe plates have those restrictions and more!

Originally Posted by 34_40

Are there any restrictions on "Classic Antique" plates in Texas? Like parades only or shows/meets? Sundays only? Here in Mass, anitqe plates have those restrictions and more!

Emmet, you ought to read through that attachment up in Post #22 as the definitions may have changed on you and it looks to me like it makes a big difference which tag you choose for how you are supposed to use the vehicle.