Not much here, really. I just did some checking. As most car guys know, every jurisdiction is a bit different when it comes to licensing requirements.
I used to live in a different province. In my old home, if you wanted "Vintage" or "Antique" plates on your car, you needed to provide proof that it was all original. Engine, suspension, the works. Some safety modifications were allowed, such as adding seat belts or even disc brakes (if they were a factory option in that year), but everything had to be approved. Or you could get "Collector" plates for modified vehicles, but they, too, were severely restricted. So, the other day, I decided to find out if I could, in fact, do my disc brake conversion on the Austin and still get Vintage plates in my current location. Turns out that Saskatchewan is pretty easy going on the mods. Not only can I add my disc brakes and seat belts, but it turns out I don't even need the original drivetrain. As long as my serial number is more than 30 years old (as a 1959 model, it qualifies), I'm good. I can even put a 1275 and ribcase gearbox in her if I so choose. Actually, I could put in an LS if I wanted to, but that seems a tad... well... stupid and reckless. But it would be exciting to drive. When you push on the gas, and you don't know if the car is going to slew right, left, or straight up in the air, that's exciting! But I am now considering the 1275 swap, as opposed to the original 948 and smooth case. I'm open to thoughts.
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