pbjsammich
12-07-2015, 12:47 PM
First post!! After doing a search I didn't really find answers to my questions so thought I'd post up and see if anyone has gone through this already.
I just purchased a titled FFR MK3 Roadster out of Oklahoma. It is titled as a "2005 Custom Cobra." Maybe important to note OK is a state that does not require inspections.
Prior to the purchase I did some research. I understand what it takes to get a BRAND NEW kit car titled. DNV wasn't too much help about titling a completed car....each time I called I got different answers depending on whom I talked to.
DNV suggested that I:
1. Pass safety inspection. I've done this for cars bought out of state before and I'm not overly worried about this. I am concerned about them trying to force an emissions test (recall it's currently titled as a 2005), and I haven't figured out if my car has high beams or not....although there's an indicator on the dash.
2. At that point, I can transfer the title and register the car as a "2005 Custom Cobra."
3. Get ASE safety inspection / VTR-852 and apply for the Custom Vehicle plate. I'm then titled as a replica, 1965, and never have to worry about another inspection again.
Important to note here that the DNV folk claim that because the vehicle is titled already, I can forego the Rebuilt vehicle statement, certified weight, ownership documents, etc that it takes to title a BRAND NEW kit car.
Another note is that the car's VIN on the OK title matches the FFR serial number on the plate. The spot for "VIN" is blank.
Sooooo....all that said, any advice from you guys that have brought in a kit car from another state? Any major issues you see here? Is my step 1-2-3 above accurate? Is it going to be a problem that I don't have a VIN # stamped on the plate?
GREATLY appreciate any help you guys can offer. After I cross this bridge I look forward to posting more fun things about the car!!
I just purchased a titled FFR MK3 Roadster out of Oklahoma. It is titled as a "2005 Custom Cobra." Maybe important to note OK is a state that does not require inspections.
Prior to the purchase I did some research. I understand what it takes to get a BRAND NEW kit car titled. DNV wasn't too much help about titling a completed car....each time I called I got different answers depending on whom I talked to.
DNV suggested that I:
1. Pass safety inspection. I've done this for cars bought out of state before and I'm not overly worried about this. I am concerned about them trying to force an emissions test (recall it's currently titled as a 2005), and I haven't figured out if my car has high beams or not....although there's an indicator on the dash.
2. At that point, I can transfer the title and register the car as a "2005 Custom Cobra."
3. Get ASE safety inspection / VTR-852 and apply for the Custom Vehicle plate. I'm then titled as a replica, 1965, and never have to worry about another inspection again.
Important to note here that the DNV folk claim that because the vehicle is titled already, I can forego the Rebuilt vehicle statement, certified weight, ownership documents, etc that it takes to title a BRAND NEW kit car.
Another note is that the car's VIN on the OK title matches the FFR serial number on the plate. The spot for "VIN" is blank.
Sooooo....all that said, any advice from you guys that have brought in a kit car from another state? Any major issues you see here? Is my step 1-2-3 above accurate? Is it going to be a problem that I don't have a VIN # stamped on the plate?
GREATLY appreciate any help you guys can offer. After I cross this bridge I look forward to posting more fun things about the car!!