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Eco-friendly Speedsters?

Lane AndersonLane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member
I was just surfing on ClubCobra and ran across a thread discussing whether or not our hobby is going to be legislated out of existance due to EPA and/or mileage regulations. The main thrust was due to the increasing number of states requiring a car to meet the EPA regulations in place at the time of its manufacture, regardless of what the car looked like. This led to discussions about what would be required to meet such regulations, and, further out, alternative fuels. While I think we have a few years left, I don't want to have to junk my car because it's either illegal or unsaleable.

I put this here, because I think it's more of a technical issue that something for "Anything Goes", but Theron is welcome to move it if he feels that's appropriate. Ok, all you smart folks, what say you?

Formerly 2006 Beck Speedster (Carlisle build car), 1964 Beck Super Coupe

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Lane AndersonLane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member
I was just surfing on ClubCobra and ran across a thread discussing whether or not our hobby is going to be legislated out of existance due to EPA and/or mileage regulations. The main thrust was due to the increasing number of states requiring a car to meet the EPA regulations in place at the time of its manufacture, regardless of what the car looked like. This led to discussions about what would be required to meet such regulations, and, further out, alternative fuels. While I think we have a few years left, I don't want to have to junk my car because it's either illegal or unsaleable.

I put this here, because I think it's more of a technical issue that something for "Anything Goes", but Theron is welcome to move it if he feels that's appropriate. Ok, all you smart folks, what say you?
Gordon NicholsGordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member
Greg's right....

So far, a couple of dozen states have either enacted laws to allow "reproduction" cars to be registered as if they were built in the year of representation, and a number of other states are strongly considering same.

Become a SEMA member (it's free) and help influence it for YOUR state.
(or move to South Carolina, where we don't have emissions testing!)

gn
Lane AndersonLane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member
I'm already a SEMA member, and I'm glad for their support. However, they may be facing an uphill battle in coming years. I hope the realization that our piddling annual mileage doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things will support SEMA's position.

One reason I started this thread was to open up discussion on alternate ways to power our toys, from water-cooled internal combustion(already happening) to electric(kinda out there). I'd love to see the hobby try some new things.
FM Former Member
Now there is a sytem that was develpoed for Direct Port Hydrogen injection.
Very little has to change on the engine The systen is a lot like fuel injection. But having a hydrogen converter built into a car has serious issues.
Your riding around in a car that can make Hydogen on the spot and thats a high explosive that Terrorist would love to get hold of.

Thats why it was stopped.

But it did work!!

Here s the guoffey part You can still buy a Hydrogen converter what is powered by a solar pannel or a plug in unit to make hydrogen for refrigeratin. OR for home use to make electricity. Why was that not also banded.

Answer BIG OIL!! greed

Gordan Where do I sign UP?
FM Former Member
OK - we need a "back door" plan for when the big brother comes knocking. How about we make a list of all the states (or areas within states) where smog inpsection is NOT required? For instance, I'm pretty sure there are large sections of Oregon where it is not required. We buy a couple hundred acres. We sell off 1/6 acre lots to suppply you with a legal address in such an area. You legally register your cars there. Now shoot me down.
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