Glenn
Wearldunn@aol.com wrote:
> Since I screwed up the first message transmitted owing to my agitated state, I
> am resending this to the list for assistance and suggestions.
>
> The sage begins four months ago when I purchased a '72 M151A2, originally
> licensed and registered in California in '95 that had been sitting on a
> trailer in Colorado for two years, unused. I dutifully brought it to
> Washington state and began a total, ground up restoration. After countless
> hours and highly countable dollars later, I had my vehicle completely
> restored, ready to register. So, Friday I take it to the Washington State
> Patrol to begin the registration and licensing process. To my horror and
> dismay, I was informed that all M151 series are "prohibited vehicles" in
> Washington state and my not be registered! The WSP person was very nice and
> surprised as well, but showed me the paragraph which stated the "Department of
> Army requests that no M151, M151A1 or M151A2 vehicles be registered for use on
> Washington State highways owing to safety problems." He stated that there is
> an appeal process but, when pressed, indicated that this is a really a
> bureacracy's way of not having to say, "No" directly to someone.
>
> Needless to say, I was shocked and temporarily disheartened. I am not willing
> to give up this easily, however. Therefore, I am appealing to the members of
> the list for some informational assistance. Anyone who can supply input on my
> questions or requests for info, your assistance will be much appreciated!
>
> 1. Are there other Washington state residents on the list who have been able
> to register a MUTT? If so, please contact me so we can share your "how to's".
>
> 2. I know from having subscribed to this list for some time that there are a
> lot of follow MUTT drivers out there in other states who I only have to assume
> are legally registered and licensed. If I can compile a list of states from
> members where it is legal to drive a MUTT, this might help me convince the
> Department of Transportation that my vehicle is not a rolling suicide trap
> from other states' perspectives.
>
> (By the way, having driven an M151A1 and A2 while in the Army I am well aware
> of the early vehicles "limitations" but am also aware that the A2s are much
> improved. To add to its "safety", I have also installed a ROPS which
> hopefully will work to my advantage as I work to license this beast here.)
>
> I guess my saga is a case of caveat emptor a la that of Kerry vander Z in
> British Columbia and his Encore 151. However, knowing that multiple states do
> register these vehicles, it never dawned on me to check first. I guess that
> is a lesson. However, as stated above, I am not willing to give up and hope
> this is only inning one of a longer game. I don't want my "story" to end here
> and end up in the "beware" section of the olive-drab web site!
>
> Any ideas or suggestions from other scarred veterans of registration wars will
> be much appreciated!
>
> Bill Dunn
> Redmond, WA
> 425-868-1582
> wearldunn@aol.com, bdunn@pc.fluke.com
>
> beached '72 M151A2 w/ROPS
>
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