I used to live on OP KS. The guy (now retired) that helped implement the Kansas rules was a real jerk, and his handiwork lives on after him.

I had a friend with a T-bucket (completed car) that had a valid title in Missouri. He never could register it because it would have to be converted to a home-built, subject to the same receipt bullbleep.

Is this a pre-49 car that is being altered/modified? If so, you may be able to get by with the street rod affidavit and a bill of sale from the current owner . . . and maybe not.

I don't know what to tell you, other than to go talk to the inspector and talk to one. Tell him/her the situation and see what they say. Kansas is one of the tougher places to do this.