Passed inspection!!!

[dcasalena]

Today, after months of work, mostly on electrical problems, I passed the Massachusetts state vehicle inspection.
Nothing electrical worked when the project began. Mass requires all lights, signals, wipers, floor rust holes, exhaust noise, and windows to be as new (window cracks, exhaust louder than factory new, hazy light covers will get a fail). No emissions standards for these old guys thankfully.
The only scare I had was the exhaust noise. Mine is LOUD, with headers, a glasspack exhaust, and shortened pipes I shouldn't have passed. But all electrical was upgraded and working thanks to American Auto Wire and a few replacements of switches and wiper motor.
I drove up to an inspection station and told the guy I needed a sticker but wasn't going to pull in if he was going to fail me for exhaust noise. He asked what year it is ('72), and he said he doesn't know what a '72 Chevy truck stock looks or sounds like. So he got my $29 and I got the sticker.
Now I can drive legally and without fear of any passing cop pulling me over, ticketing me, and having my truck towed away.
Before and after sticker in window, and the short exhaust pics below.
Finally I can enjoy my driver!