Meeting with the Mass. DMV and title division this Wednesday night, Pro Bass Foxboro.

how do you get that form? they valued the 29 model a coupe at $12500. even if you buy it in a basket.it cost me $840 with the title. and when i was a kid my mother told me being a good person was the way to go, but i see every dirtbag and lowlife in this state doing better in life than me.free rent,food, cars. phones and everything they want.i should have took up selling drugs, it seems to be a cheaper hobby than trying to be a good person.

 

Ma. looks up the price of the car in 'The blue book" and goes by the price of a driving and fully operatable car. They give no allowance for a parts car or a basket case.

 

yup the good honest middle class flips the bill for everything! They valued my 56 f100 around $7850. The picture is how I bought it. The lady at the desk gave me the form after my eyeballs popped out of my head, she was very helpful and her husband is a huge car guy. Here comment was "3 on the tree, 4 on the floor?" with a smile. I would go back to the registry and ask for the sales tax abatement form, make sure they give you the one that was revised in 2011 and not the 1991 year form. Fill it out, add a description of why you need a abatement, send in pictures and mail certified signature required then wait forever for them to process, I was told it will take months.

 

I couldn't make it, please say someone shot a video to put up on u tube...

 

and when a guy puts a gun in your back at the atm machine and robs you of $200, he's the criminal! yeah right

 

Asked about a couple of times:

Public Meetings
Massachusetts open meetings law expressly permits sound and video recording of public meetings (i.e., meetings of a governmental body required to be open to the public by law), except for executive sessions, by anyone in attendance. The statute provides, however, that video equipment must be "fixed in one or more designated locations determined by the governmental body" and that the recording must not actively interfere with the conduct of the meeting. See Mass. Gen. Laws. ch. 39, § 23B(9).

 

You should look up the value of your car before you go and print it out...The state uses NADA and Blue Book...don't be afraid to ask for the supervisor if you think their way off on the tax...Your dealing with the Registry...not the Wizard Of Oz...

 

What about cars with antique plates?

 

the law looked great for rods and customs,but like said before the government will botch the whole thing as everything they do and we'll be stuck in the red tape. they want you to run street rod plates, but dont make them! great.

 

At this point I feel like there is ALOT of misinformation and alot of "feelings" about MA on this thread...

I think a new thread should be started about what we learned tonight and how it affects us, like Mark said its not the end of us as we know us but it is definitely a huge stick in the spokes!

Stay tuned, Im not even sure if I want to keep talking about this...

 

Well then, Up your nose with a rubber hose!

 

I wrote this...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=684676

 

So does this mean I cant leave the antique plate on my 32 roadster?

 

Re; quote by FivesDaddy'

"You should look up the value of your car before you go and print it out...The state uses NADA and Blue Book...don't be afraid to ask for the supervisor if you think their way off on the tax...Your dealing with the Registry...not the Wizard Of Oz..."

The registry will use a value for a running car and can not read this disclaimer by NADA. If you print this and bring it with you, it may help, or you can use it for an abatement.

Value Explanations (NADA)

Prices shown are retail consumer values and to be considered as selling prices. Trade-in values are to be determined by local dealers and are generally lower than values shown.

Low Retail Value
This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim, and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable "as-is".

Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered "Daily Drivers" and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value.

Note: This value does not represent a "parts car".

Average Retail Value
This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A "20-footer".

High Retail Value
This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle *. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
* "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concourse judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility.<o></o>

 

Move, infested with liberals!

 

Hahahahaha
If the system wasn't so flawed they'd be out of a job!

 

I call it 'emotional salve.'

 

Thank you 2many projects for bringing this to our attention!

 

If you want to sit there and blast out the political commentary call Howie Carr!
This law was pushed by us after getting sold a false bill of goods from your friends at SEMA!!

http://echo.bluehornet.com/hostedem...820709378&ch=793A9F059F621A8863C5D508B4F274C2

Being that the law was not established by the DMV is why we are in such a fog about how it all works!

 

The new key phrase here for the foreseeable future will be......BEING COMPLIANT with the law.

Next? They'll demand we wear suits and ties while operating a street rod and make English our second language.

 

Is there any way to find out what the law really says?????

 

Go here and read it:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=684676

 

I have been following this thread for a couple days and got concerned. I went to the local RMV today and registered my already titled Model A. No questions asked, walked out with my plates.
the car is far from roadworthy and fits the description as outlined in the new law as a "Street Rod".
I hope when it is ready I will not have a hassle getting an inspection sticker.

 

I invite you all to come join the MASSACHUSETTS user group where the conversation can continue!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=140

 

Tomorrow (Friday the 30th) I'm honored to have an appointment to wait in line at the State Police center to get one of those replacement Mass assigned VIN tags.
I dropped in beforehand this morning and the man there looked clueless as to my even showing up there.
Knows nothing about the said street rod registration and VIN tag process.
He did instruct me to bring plenty of paper work (which I have), take a place in line and don't speak to the "man" unless spoken too.
I've got a real bad feeling about the states new system.
One of the state's inspection stations called me tonight to tell me their shutting off all street rods and antique vehicle inspections because they have no drop-down window on the screen of the inspection computer for rods or customs.
It reads only pass. cars and kit cars. No mention of the vehicles we drive.
He says you tap "Kit Car", you're flagged and screwed automatically.
Passenger car................hmmm maybe but still probably non-compliant.

Like I said..........A REAL BAD FEELING ABOUT TOMORROW'S trip to the (uninformed and unwilling) State Police sector.