AEV "skunk works" photos
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Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
How about the other goodies ---- ammo boxes, jerrycan holders, etc.
Don't be so sure about the emissions control waiver. Take a look at this:
http://www.epa.gov/oms/imports/kitcar.htm
"4. The production, sale and importation of vehicle parts (engines, transmissions, chassis, vehicle bodies, etc.) are not regulated by EPA because parts are not considered motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. However if the parts constitute a disassembled vehicle or an approximate disassembled vehicle, the combination is considered a motor vehicle under the Clean Air Act. Any attempt to use this policy to circumvent the Clean Air Act or the Imports regulations will be considered a violation of the Clean Air Act and will be strictly enforced. "
A rolling chassis based on a 2009 production model could be considered an "approximate disassembled vehicle."
I'm sure the AEV website will provide guidance on this subject when they start offering the J8 for sale.
Chip Haven
http://www.epa.gov/oms/imports/kitcar.htm
"4. The production, sale and importation of vehicle parts (engines, transmissions, chassis, vehicle bodies, etc.) are not regulated by EPA because parts are not considered motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. However if the parts constitute a disassembled vehicle or an approximate disassembled vehicle, the combination is considered a motor vehicle under the Clean Air Act. Any attempt to use this policy to circumvent the Clean Air Act or the Imports regulations will be considered a violation of the Clean Air Act and will be strictly enforced. "
A rolling chassis based on a 2009 production model could be considered an "approximate disassembled vehicle."
I'm sure the AEV website will provide guidance on this subject when they start offering the J8 for sale.
Chip Haven
Part of the Pickuptrucks.com report is that the J8, with its Dana 60 axle, bigger brakes, reinforced
frame, stronger bumpers, suspension lift and bigger tires, will be available as a four door hardtop
as well as a pickup.
I bet a lot of J8s will be built with a Hemi and AEV's manual transmission kit.
frame, stronger bumpers, suspension lift and bigger tires, will be available as a four door hardtop
as well as a pickup.
I bet a lot of J8s will be built with a Hemi and AEV's manual transmission kit.
jcbrandon
Explorer
That's some pretty impressive etc. I reckon that's for warding off the black helicopters from the EPA.
How about the other goodies ---- ammo boxes, jerrycan holders, etc.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
I have a close friend at MB International in Montvale; the 2.8 CRD is at least 49 state legal according to him.
Desert tan please.Another photo. Which color do you like best?
lowenbrau
Explorer
I wonder if these military options will be available to the consumer?Ha!
Yeah, I wonder if the 50cal is going to create an importation problem for me?
86cj
Explorer
Well, careful what you wish for, I guess it is time to "Pony up" and make some calls. I was not planning another payment so soon
,..................This feels like the Twilight Zone or something..