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amphiguru
Guest
Hi Everyone,
In the 1960's, Dieter Haupt of DWM (Amphicar in Berlin) made a
fiberglass top for his personal Amphicar. While I never drove it
for evaluation purposes, it did look professional. Although, Dieter
did tell me it was hot in warm weather.
Anyway, the USA Coast Guard would not allow any hard tops on the
production Amphicar, due to the same safety concerns mentioned in
the Digest. I don't know what the rules are for private individuals
modifying their tops (or anything else), but we would not be allowed
to distribute it unless the Coast Guard approved.
I have checked with USCG for other improvements to Amphicar, and the
start up government paper cost is over US $1000.00! There is,
unfortunately, the issue of manufacturers product liability
insurance, and personal insurance concerns us. Now if only we could
have our USA congress pass special legislation exempting Amphicar
entrepreneurs from these costly rules . . .
Best regards,
Hugh
In the 1960's, Dieter Haupt of DWM (Amphicar in Berlin) made a
fiberglass top for his personal Amphicar. While I never drove it
for evaluation purposes, it did look professional. Although, Dieter
did tell me it was hot in warm weather.
Anyway, the USA Coast Guard would not allow any hard tops on the
production Amphicar, due to the same safety concerns mentioned in
the Digest. I don't know what the rules are for private individuals
modifying their tops (or anything else), but we would not be allowed
to distribute it unless the Coast Guard approved.
I have checked with USCG for other improvements to Amphicar, and the
start up government paper cost is over US $1000.00! There is,
unfortunately, the issue of manufacturers product liability
insurance, and personal insurance concerns us. Now if only we could
have our USA congress pass special legislation exempting Amphicar
entrepreneurs from these costly rules . . .
Best regards,
Hugh
