Hello TEXAS!!! Here we come

[Bart]

Our house in commifornia is in escrow with a neat guy who appreciates what we've built here. First guy to see the place bought it. It'll be a dream come true if everything comes about that he wants. He wants my paint booth, air compressor system, boat and several other items and my 2400 sq ft. garage. I'm gonna hate leaving that but it still has the wrong zip code.
GOD is good and heard our prayers.
Anyway, on to the purpose of this. In Texas, I plan on putting antique plates on my Bronco, does a '75 Bronco with antique plates have to have initial and annual vehicle inspection?

 

[sprdv1]

Best of luck w/your trip... Got a great bunch of TX Crew there

 

[Bart]

Best of luck w/your trip... Got a great bunch of TX Crew there

Thanks, I could say anyplace but commifornia, but there are places getting just about as liberal. I was living in Texas at the young age of 18 when I got my draft notice. I enlisted instead (does that make me a draft dodger ;D) NOT! Therefore, I qualify as a Texas vet.
The move is going to be astronomical with three EBs, a 57 Fairlane 500, Z28, and (right now two motorcycles). Oh did I forget the half restored '70 Chevelle? That's just the vehicles, garage tools should take another train car, wife's stuff will have to be tied on top. Can I hear Beverly Hillbillies in reverse

 

[Boss Hugg]

I'm pretty sure you'll have to have it inspected to transfer title into Texas. I'm not sure how often after that. Where do you plan on living? In Bowie county, there are no emmissions requirements.

 

[Bart]

I'm pretty sure you'll have to have it inspected to transfer title into Texas. I'm not sure how often after that. Where do you plan on living? In Bowie county, there are no emmissions requirements.

Plans are for the area around Abilene. Several little towns that are not too far out from civilization but not under any more government thumb that we have to be.
I was guessing the same about the inspection, at least initially but I heard every 5 years after that. I don't remember if that's inspection or renewal of tags. We'll see. It's scary and exciting at the same time leaving here where we've lived and built for 27 years and under the commi thumb since I got out of the military 50 some years ago. Our place here is in the high desert (county) and therefore lesser government intervention, but it still has a shitty zip code (attached to sacramento!) And yes, I did intend to leave the state capital in all lower case letters. That's what I think of them.

 

[elan]

Bart,
depending on what year that Z/28 with matching #'s gets to be tooo much then drop it off here in San Diego. One of my Boss 302 internet buddies just moved to Texas from Los Angles....he couldn't take it anymore. Moving all those vehicles will be a logistical pain.

And yes folks........the leftists have slowly been ruining this state and the fools keep voting them in.....too stupid to figure out why things are screwed up. Gawd help us....please. Everything they do....fails

 

[Bart]

Bart,
depending on what year that Z/28 with matching #'s gets to be tooo much then drop it off here in San Diego. One of my Boss 302 internet buddies just moved to Texas from Los Angles....he couldn't take it anymore. Moving all those vehicles will be a logistical pain.

And yes folks........the leftists have slowly been ruining this state and the fools keep voting them in.....too stupid to figure out why things are screwed up. Gawd help us....please. Everything they do....fails

The wife's car is a '91 Z28. All original down to the upholstery and a 100 some thousand miles. The paint isn't original it was black and is now wearing a DuPont Centary enamel in the same midnight black. It is quick!!! tuned port 350/700R4 and oh I forgot the diff. gears are not oem. I actually traded a '91 Plymouth Acclaim 4 door for it. Rear end was toast because of low lubricate and the paint job was typical 90s oem clear coat that was gone. So I changed the 327 oem gear ratio to 342s and now color it GONE!!!.
Wife had a 88 Pontiac fire bird but I traded it off for a 73 Mustang Mach 1 and a 79 Corvette (that needed lots of help). She was never really happy about that so now where the Camaro goes she goes. I can't afford to loose her for many reasons (the woman or the car);D
As for moving about 8 to 10 vehicles I have a Bronco friend who has a vehicle transport business and has quoted me $5K to take them all to Abilene. At $500 per vehicle I can't go wrong. Now I need to fined a friend who owned a 53' long semi trailer and tractor to move the rest of my stuff. Anyone out there?

 

[Hotrodjohn]

Texas doesn't require inspection with antique plates. I believe you will have to have inspection to transfer the out of state title though. If you want to use Texas year of make plates 75 was the first year of the sticker plate where Texas started reusing the plates and just added date month stickers in the top corners. The plate is white with black letters and was used for many years.

 

[Bart]

Texas doesn't require inspection with antique plates. I believe you will have to have inspection to transfer the out of state title though. If you want to use Texas year of make plates 75 was the first year of the sticker plate where Texas started reusing the plates and just added date month stickers in the top corners. The plate is white with black letters and was used for many years.

Thanks for the info. I think the only thing on the '75 that isn't up to speed for the inspection is the wipers. Everything works, I'm just doing the Cherokee mod for the wiper arms. The Bronco hasn't been licensed for 4 or 5 years since I bought it out of Arizona. Restoration takes time when you have three other bronco AND want to go play also.

 

[Scoop]

I did not have to have any inspections to transfer titles from out of state when I retired a few years back for either antique or regular plates.

Bart, where in Texas are you going? The counties with big cities (Dallas, Houston, Austin) are all "non-attainment" areas and do require smog inspections for vehicles on a rolling 25 year basis (Travis County - others may differ?). But just beware that the non-attainment counties may have stricter requirements. I'm in Hays County just outside of Austin, Travis County. They are very reasonable here. Also know that the Department of Public Safety handles driver's licenses and the County handles vehicle registration. No one-stop DMV here.

EDIT: I missed the part about Abilene! You should be OK there. LEBC has a West Texas area based in Abilene - some good Bronco folks in the area!

 

[Bart]

I did not have to have any inspections to transfer titles from out of state when I retired a few years back for either antique or regular plates.

Bart, where in Texas are you going? The counties with big cities (Dallas, Houston, Austin) are all "non-attainment" areas and do require smog inspections for vehicles on a rolling 25 year basis (Travis County - others may differ?). But just beware that the non-attainment counties may have stricter requirements. I'm in Hays County just outside of Austin, Travis County. They are very reasonable here. Also know that the Department of Public Safety handles driver's licenses and the County handles vehicle registration. No one-stop DMV here.

EDIT: I missed the part about Abilene! You should be OK there. LEBC has a West Texas area based in Abilene - some good Bronco folks in the area!

Thanks for the info. I'm aware of Todd in Abilene. We have not met him yet but communications with him make him appear to be a great guy. Looking forward to meeting him.
We were there a year ago and found out that the vehicle has to been licensed first before a person can get a Texas driver's license.

 

[Audifan]

I lived in Abilene for 3 years and have lots of family in and around surrounding areas. Let me know if you have any questions or need some info or connections.

Abilene's already pretty podunk, what outskirt areas are you looking at?

Nicest outskirt areas are Potosi, out steamboat way and the Wylie areas. The north side has been building up as well and is pretty nice, but nothing compared to the other areas I mentioned. And all of those have you within 15 to 20 minutes of town and actual shopping.

Not much in the way of small towns real close to Abilene that even should qualify as towns...most of them have zero to little shopping.

 

[Bart]

I lived in Abilene for 3 years and have lots of family in and around surrounding areas. Let me know if you have any questions or need some info or connections.

Abilene's already pretty podunk, what outskirt areas are you looking at?

Nicest outskirt areas are Potosi, out steamboat way and the Wylie areas. The north side has been building up as well and is pretty nice, but nothing compared to the other areas I mentioned. And all of those have you within 15 to 20 minutes of town and actual shopping.

Not much in the way of small towns real close to Abilene that even should qualify as towns...most of them have zero to little shopping.

Thanks for the info. You're right about little towns. Last year we almost bought a home outside of Tuscola. I don't want to be "IN" town for obvious reasons (I don't play well with really close neighbors;D). I need a BIG/LARGE garage and in cities don't like that either. My current garage that I'm giving up is 2400 sq ft). I'm looking for at least half that amount or room to build one. Also, trying to keep wife happy with a very nice home for her. Gotta keep MOMMA happy!!

 

[Audifan]

Thanks for the info. You're right about little towns. Last year we almost bought a home outside of Tuscola. I don't want to be "IN" town for obvious reasons (I don't play well with really close neighbors;D). I need a BIG/LARGE garage and in cities don't like that either. My current garage that I'm giving up is 2400 sq ft). I'm looking for at least half that amount or room to build one. Also, trying to keep wife happy with a very nice home for her. Gotta keep MOMMA happy!!

There are some very nice areas on the outskirts that fit the bill for that. My number 1 recommendation is Potosi area. 15 min from town. Mix of farm/ranch land and some newer developments, but plenty of land at good prices and lots of space for as big of a shop as you can dream up.

We lived out in Potosi and it was the only thing that made Abilene bearable

If you want to talk to a lifelong builder out there, let me know. My uncle has been building custom homes in Abilene for over 40 years.

 

[tirewater]

We lived in Texas for two years (2010-2012). In my opinion, both states have positives and negatives, just in different ways. The best thing about Texas was no state income tax. Property tax is "higher" but realistically I didn't notice a difference.

Don't tell anyone you're from California, lol.

Air conditioning is a must, not sure how many of your vehicles have it. If they don't have it, your drive time may be limited.

Texas requires a safety inspection of your vehicle, I'm not sure if that's waived for classic cars. My friend got caught when he moved and had to pay $800 to fix his ebrake.

The DMV/DOT will want you to re-title your vehicles as Texas vehicles.

Other things pop up as I remember...overall I had a miserable time at Texas DMV. Perhaps it's better in Abilene, but in Austin it was a time consuming process. If AAA does DMV duty in Texas, take advantage of that.

Edit: Lol, didn't mean this to come off so negative. Enjoy having *land* and wide open spaces. Also enjoy the fact you won't have endless traffic and people at all hours of the days.

 

[txtruk15]

Welcome to TX! Been here in North DFW for over 11 years after living in San Diego/So Cal for 40 years (was a navy brat). My wife and kids are all native San Diegans and we all love Texas for the people, culture, finances. Yeah, San Diego had the climate and we miss the ocean but a lot of other crappy things going on now. You will love the difference! My '70 EB had to have an inspection done, it cost me $7. try that in CA!!!!

 

[Scoop]

Welcome to TX! Been here in North DFW for over 11 years after living in San Diego/So Cal for 40 years (was a navy brat). My wife and kids are all native San Diegans and we all love Texas for the people, culture, finances. Yeah, San Diego had the climate and we miss the ocean but a lot of other crappy things going on now. You will love the difference! My '70 EB had to have an inspection done, it cost me $7. try that in CA!!!!

Well said. The people and culture are awesome! The $7 Texas inspection is safety only and required if you get a regular license no matter age of vehicle. Antique plates are good for 5 years and don't require any inspections. There are use restrictions for the antique plates but I've never heard of anyone being ticketed.

 

[okie4570]

I'm on north side of the Red River, but welcome anyway!!

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Bart, it seems you got it goin' on! Good luck with the move!

 

[Bart]

Welcome to TX! Been here in North DFW for over 11 years after living in San Diego/So Cal for 40 years (was a navy brat). My wife and kids are all native San Diegans and we all love Texas for the people, culture, finances. Yeah, San Diego had the climate and we miss the ocean but a lot of other crappy things going on now. You will love the difference! My '70 EB had to have an inspection done, it cost me $7. try that in CA!!!!

Well said. The people and culture are awesome! The $7 Texas inspection is safety only and required if you get a regular license no matter age of vehicle. Antique plates are good for 5 years and don't require any inspections. There are use restrictions for the antique plates but I've never heard of anyone being ticketed.

Thanks everyone. I personally know of about a dozen people who have moved out of commifornia for the same reason I am, and not one of them is liberal. All those liberal clowns want to stay where they are. Anyway, I was in Abilene many years ago and loved it then and do now and will always. Texas is like America should be.
In reference to the inspection of oldies, I'm to understand that the initial inspection for a '75 AND antique plates is good for 5 years; am I correct? I can do that. As a matter of fact I'll only have three vehicles less than 25 years old. My Harley motorcycle, a 99 Jeep Cherokee and my beautiful 2002 Ford F350 crew cab long bed dually 7.3 power stroke diesel. Six that are over 25 years old. Is there any other requirements for antique tags?