DOT windshield

does anyone know what the DOT code is for the windshield? I'm having problems again with NY DMV.UGH!! My car does not have a code on it.

Paul,
Not sure if this will help you or not since you have a Envemo which does not use the speedster windshield glass. The windshield that I have came from Special Edition, INC and has the following on it: DOT-275 AS-1 M-20 on the first line and 43 R-008015 on the second line. It was made in Brazil.
Hope this helps,
Jim

I'll bet Carey Hines can help you out though, since his family has connections with the folks who built the Envemo.

Paul,

The stock ENVEMO glass is certified, laminated (AS-1 I believe) glass. Does your glass have the "Fanavid" and "ENVEMO" markings on it. If so, it is original glass and I may be able to help with a letter or something.

Shoot me an e-mail, or call the shop in the morning.

Carey

thanks guys. The side class and fly windows have DOT 247 and AS1 and "envemo" etched into them. The windshield does not have anything...unless it is under the rubber windshield gasket which is possible. I made the mistake of applying for "period correct" license plates for my car. What a mistake! Some DMV wanker says that my car has now been "red flagged" and should never been allowed to be registered in NY as a 1986 Envemo. They void my title send me to a NY state police inspection center for half a day and tell me they have to reassign a NY state vin to the car and that it has to be registered as a "1986 Custom" Fine. So now I have a new VIN...but I'm still not done. I have to go through this questionaire and record everything from windshield codes to tire codes. Then once approved by the DMV home office I have to go back to the local motor vehicle office to reregister the car. PITA!

Paul - it sounds like you're going through what a few SOC'ers have gone through in the DMV process for various states. You're right about it being a PITA! I hope it a turns out well for you and that you'll soon have your Speedy on the road!

Peace - Out!

Ouch - The Envemo's are so highly respected and rare that will hurt the resale value (I would think). Can't you get their "support" dropped and forgotten about? Heck a few mo9re years and even an '86 would classify as an antique!

Should have the same markings on the driver's side lower corner of the windshield. It's about 3/4" away from the rubber, so I doubt it is under it, but maybe...???
Anyway, let me know if I can help in any way.

Carey

Paul,

Welcome to the "Peoples Republic of New York".

Good thing your not trying to buy a gun>

Bill

Need a gun? I am in south carolina... they give em away!

But it takes an act of Congress to buy some brains down here.

Tell me about it...after working in DC and Manhattan I moved to the Redneck Riviera for culture shock. The good thing is it's like growing up in the 50's. No recycling, no state income tax, no vehicle inspections, you can actually burn your leaves, and (easy now Clintonistas) surrounded by Republicans. Also my Virginia educated kid looks like genius.

that is funny...the "redneck riviera" never heard that one. The funny thing about NY DMV is that it is pretty much the luck of the draw whether you go there in person or deal with someone on the phone. When I called the first time the rep was a complete weenie and would not listen to a word I was saying. He just kept on saying, "I know these cars they're just kits" I said, "no it is not, did you read all the information and documentation I sent" and he just insisted..."I know these cars" The guy I spoke to last week was the complete opposite and flat out said he couldn't believe that the other guy "red flaged" me. Just a couple of months ago when I was registering another car I ran into a problem because I am a "Jr." and my insurance card did not have "Jr" on it...the rep said if I had 7 forms of ID that showed no "Jr." then they could register the car...I called for a supervisor and she was an equal A$$. I told her "thanks for wasting my time" (1 hour wait!) and she flipped out. Unbelievable!

If you ever listen to Joe Scarborough (he was our congressman) he uses the term at times. We prefer "Cancun, with pick-up trucks and cajun food". Same Gulf with different hesrtburn...

Dealing with DMV's.....With all the builds I have done, I've had to jump through many hoops both in NJ as well as here in PA. It's a toss up as to who you get at the DMV, if the transaction hits a wall due to a A--hole clerk, quietly gather all of your paperwork, "thank you" and just leave quietly.
Go to the next nearest DMV walking in with a smile, a pleasant greeting and simply ask... "I was wondering if, you might be able to help me?"
Try it as it works more often than not, you'll be amazed at the different way one clerk will interept the rules and regs.

>" But it takes an act of Congress to buy some brains down here."

Hey Lane, A few years back the SC State Gov. funded a study for $15,000 to find out why people want and try to escape from jaaail.
Hell,I've never been in one, but they coulda sent me 5 grand and I'da given them a good idea!