The Future of Classic Cars is at Stake!!
Our economy is failing and our elected officials can't do anything but waste "OUR MONEY". We get laid off and they give themselves a raise. The used and classic parts industry is one of the biggest bussinesses in the country and these so called "Representatives of OURS" don't care. They drive new cars that we pay for and want to make us give up our dream cars and daily drivers. I will post links to salvage yards and classic vehicle sites in an effort to do my part to protect our freedom to drive what we want.
This artical came from another Automotive website, and I have to share it here, the
future of old cars is at stake.I remember in Hot Rod Magizine a few years
back, they had an article how out in CA old cars were being bought for
-700 and crushed for pollution credits.Alot of good iron was lost to
that.
URGENT FEDERAL SCRAPPAGE ALERT
U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs Nationwide A bill (S.
1766) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate containing a provision
(Section 803) that would federally fund state scrappage programs for
vehicles over 15 years old. Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing would
receive a "minimal" payment and a future credit toward purchasing a newer
vehicle, all in a misguided attempt to improve the overall fuel economy
of the country's vehicle fleet. This bill represents the most
formidable Federal legislative threat to the vehicle hobby in many years.

Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Scrappage

" Section 803 of S. 1766 would give states that don't currently operate
scrappage programs an extra incentive to create a program due to
generous federal funding.
" Section 803 of S. 1766 requires that federally funded state scrappage
programs crush every car. It threatens enthusiasts nationwide with the
loss of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair,
restoration, and customization projects.
" Section 803 of S. 1766 does not require states to determine the fuel
efficiency of vehicles being scrapped or that scrapped vehicles are
being replaced by more fuel-efficient vehicles.
" Section 803 of S. 1766 ignores the fact that cars turned in for
scrappage often barely run or are rarely driven second or third vehicles
that have a minimal impact on overall fuel economy.
" Section 803 of S. 1766 will diminish the availability of affordable
transportation and repair parts to low-income drivers as more and more
older cars are crushed.
" Section 803 of S. 1766 does not guarantee that low-income individuals
will be able to afford to purchase new vehicles - let alone more fuel
efficient vehicles - with the money provided by scrappage programs.
" Section 803 of S. 1766 ignores more socially responsible and
cost-effective policy options like voluntary vehicle repair and upgrade
programs that maximize the fuel efficiency of existing vehicles..
Contact Your U.S. Senators to Oppose Section 803 of S. 1766
Protect American vehicle enthusiasts and low-income drivers. To find
out who your U.S. Senators are, call the SEMA Washington, D.C. office
at 202-783-6007 or access this information via the Internet at
http://www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp.
For
assistance in turning this alert into a letter to your Senator,
consult the SEMA document "How to Lobby Elected Officials." This
guide is available at http://www.enjoythedrive.com/san

Please fax a copy of your letters to us at 202/783-6024 or mail to:

SEMA Washington Office
1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500
Washington, D.C. 20004
Attn: Brian Caudill/ Steve McDonald