It is a common assumption up in Cheeseland that if WisDOT succeeds in banning HMVs, rural FDs are certainly in for trouble too. Personally, I hope any legislation does not dictate an exact restoration, I'd like to be able to paint mine purple or some such ridiculous color. Ditto the "no offense", but I'm just some broke down dude who wants to take his kid and dogs for rides in the woods and camping when we can. Thus I run (oops, RAN) regular light truck plates and do not insure the truck with Hagerty's. Else I'd be limited to "no payload". There is a loose grouping of HMV enthusiast clubs here who are communicating amongst one another to arrive at legislative wording which will be acceptable to all involved before it is presented to the lawmakers. It seems likely that this will allow individual members to comment and hopefully address everyone's concerns. Hopefully, if there are any restrictions whatsoever, they will be as minimal as possible. David, thanks for some creative thinking. I DO NOT intend to be denied my driving priveleges forever. Using "parts" from some anonymous Austrian built machine as the basis for a "kit car" is brilliant! How about a 6x6 Cobra roadster? Or a Lamborghini body for those rainy days on the highways?
BTW, just because that REO spring hanger hasn't broken in fifty years, who says it CAN'T break tomorrow? Don't YOU have a DOT like we do? Thankfully, I live in a state where the powers that be, benevolently see fit to save me from just such a threat. It's like that old saying that just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't watching you.
I know I've probably misconstrued your comments beyond recognition, it's all meant in good spirits and general automotive frustration.
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Paul