Date:         Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:08:01 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
Comments: To: Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com>
Comments: cc: Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca>
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I don't much care what I "should" be able to get away with.
What I want is a 1986+ cluster, and a syncro speedo (even if it's broken).

They will find a way to fail me for anything else.

Thanks!

-Craig


On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 8:04 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:

> At 07:22 PM 7/13/2010, Greg Potts wrote...
>
>  Each of those attributes is present in a typical vehiclular GPS. Does PA
>> state the specificy that it HAS to be a mechanical system? Is the
>> mechanic inspecting the vehicle seriously going to question the accuracy
>> of satellite navigation systems?
>>
>
> The law may also require an odometer, the "total miles" requirement
> probably excludes resettable trip odometers.
>
> Should be fine with just a GPS shortly (weren't '86 model year vehicles
> made in 1985, so his '86 should be 25 years old soon, if not already).
> Nothing says the speedo has to be permanently attached.
>
> 067 PA Code Section 175.74
> "Odometers.
> A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have an operating odometer
> calibrated to indicate total miles or kilometers driven, except a motor
> vehicle at least 25 years old"
>
> 067 PA Code Section 175.73.
> "Speedometers.
> A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have an operating
> speedometer calibrated to indicate miles per hour or kilometers per hour."
>