I'm in the process of purchasing a '27 T C-Cab. I haven't exactly made the purchase just yet. One of the problems I'm having is the title situation. Smart guy titled it as a 1983 'homemade' (or kit car as they call them now) in the state of Oregon. (He lives here now and the car is dis-assembled and a new frame is being built) It's not a kit but it was a T bucket that had a new C-Cab body hand made of steel for it. (Looks REALLY nice) The chassis and the cowl are the only original pieces of the car and now the frame is being replaced wiit a boxed custom unit. The old ID is nowhere in existance, nor is the title and right now it's got an '83 assigned VIN. (located on the removable firewall)
Here's the problem. Because it's considered an '83 the state of Washington wants to emissions test it. either by '83 standards or by '68 standards (the lowest std. on the books) Even though the engine is a '65 327, i'm told it still unlikely I'll escape at least the '68 standards emissions test. So to avoid all the emissions crapola I need to find a source to get a "T" title so I can re-license the car as such. I don't care what year of "T" it is just as long as it's a clear "T" title. I'm new to the street rod world and don;t know where to start in accuiring another title.
I really like the car that's why I'm doing the extra footwork to try to salvage the deal. Hell, WSP also said that it's possible because the car is disassembled (has been off the road since '87) and not available to be inspected as a whole legal running vehicle they could easily void the '83 title and re-issue a 2003 title! I sure as hell don't want that!!! Please Help ME!