Is there some information we can get for other members on the process that Christian took. If it can help other members save the money I spent then all the better. @cr7777 ?
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@mrindiafromuk congratulations. You took on a mysterious and bureaucratic process head on and refused to give up. The end result is not only a DE market youngtimer car that is registered in CA, but also an immense sense of personal accomplishment that you will not soon forget. 
May I ask about the nature of the $7500 in repairs prior to handing the car off for EPA testing? Aside from the 4K in transmission work that is not EPA related that is ….
May I ask about the nature of the $7500 in repairs prior to handing the car off for EPA testing? Aside from the 4K in transmission work that is not EPA related that is ….
Thank u, some of the repairs were in some ways lack of clarity from the BAT descriptions and videos. But ambiguity leaves me in no position to make a complaint.@mrindiafromuk congratulations. You took on a mysterious and bureaucratic process head on and refused to give up. The end result is not only a DE market youngtimer car that is registered in CA, but also an immense sense of personal accomplishment that you will not soon forget.
May I ask about the nature of the $7500 in repairs prior to handing the car off for EPA testing? Aside from the 4K in transmission work that is not EPA related that is ….
Work done but not major:
1) Rear main engine seals with the seal housing leaking oil.
2) The prop shaft had ceased up and was not free to move . this was a lot of labor to get correct. replaced all the prop shaft donuts bushes etc.
3) rear park brake springs etc were broken causing interference of shoes when driving
4) There was a misfire , the dizzy cap was severely corroded , change plugs etc while there.
5) Gear selector linkages was broken , needed replacing
Things I did which were not a part of the mechanical but were a bit misrepresented in BAT description:
6) Source and replace center console because the 90s phone bracket was epoxyed in and it wripped the original console . got this from germany.
7) Had the seat cushions for driver and passenger repadded
8) Had front windshield replaced because it was peppered with micro chips. created glare.
My own luxury:
9) Added an apple car play unit and a reverse camera
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