Engineering/Registering a 1977 Transam

[LeighP]

I'm told that the "Engineers Certificate/Report" is only required for assuring emissions compliance for post 72 (or maybe its 73) vehicles....apparently, the RTA was letting that slip until a couple of years ago, then they started to require it.
I haven't been paying that much attention as my 71 wasn't affected.....but from what I've been told, yes there is a requirement for a 77 T/A to have a report done......bloody rip off when the car already comes with a non-vented cap and a carbon canister....which is about the limit of what needs to be complied with.

[1977 Transam]

I agree leigh. Sounds like a rip off. We'll see what they ask from me.

[bonnevista]

I just called the rta import department. Basically headlights, taillights, seatbelts and child restraints need to be changed on post 1972 vehicles. He said weigh bridge ticket then engineers report then blue slip is needed. Said if a cop pulls you over you will need to present a copy to him. I think rta employees when we register the vehicles don't look into it.

As regards the 'cop pulling you over and asking for the engineers report', he would only be asking for it if there was one in existance, because you rego papers would say, "modified as per report number.......".  If there's no engineers report to provide, he won't ask for one.  The cop will know if there's an engineers report in existance, because that info will be provided to him via the police radio when he makes an enquiry by quoting your rego no.
FYI, I know this as an ex-cop (NSW 13 years, including a couple of years in police radio).  

[1977 Transam]

Bonnevista that's great to know. I'm glad I found this club. Everyone is so helpful.