Passing Willys

[RKCRWLR]

Got a 1953 CJ3A... all original (even the tires). I would like to keep this one as close to stock as I can. What will be required to pass inspection? The issues I currently see are it came with only one rear tail light, no turn signals, no side markers, no seat belts, no rear view mirror. I am assuming I have to correct all these things?

 

[DOSS]

It was my understanding that it had to have the original equipment in operation on those items this would be a good thing to know for sure though

 

[I Lean]

I think you're pretty much exempt from a lot of the inspection rules since yours didn't have them from the factory. You might have to do a limited registration though, like the hotrod guys do. (only drive it on nice days during daylight or some such crap)

 

[mesha]

Last time I tried to pass my 48 cj2a they told me I would have to get turn signals and stuff. Maybe that was just the place I went. I think I LEAN is right about the limited registration though you could go that route.

 

[bobmed]

When I had a Bronco they told me I could do a Classic or antique registration and it meant I couldn't drive on the freeway.

 

[Meat_]

Take it to the department and have them tell you what you have to have, don't go by what the punks at Jiffy Lube say.

 

[Bart]

You may have to license it as an antique vehicle. I think as long as it has original equipment, you are golden.

 

[BIGOXJ]

call the hiway patrol 965-4889 they will tell you.