Thread: general registration questions

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I do have paperwork with a serial #, but I can't match that up to anything on the car if it refers to the flathead. If it refers to the 283 we took out then maybe I could prove something.

I'd love to keep it real simple if the DMV allows it , but bottom line I will have to talk to the DMV to answer my questions, get pushed around through several people that don't know anything, wait, fill out papers, wait some more. Sounds fun...

Thanks

This link tells the whole story.

http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/ci...onstructed.asp

You do have to prove ownership for the major components of the car. No exceptions on this. For a reproduction, it's not hard, because the reputable manufacturers will supply a MSO. If it's an older car without a title, you'll have to chase it down somehow. You do have to get the title and registration at the same time.

I was one of the first to register a replica in Virginia, and it was a challenge. However, they are pretty used to it by now. You shouldn't have any problems if you follow the instructions on the link.

One item of note - you only have to have the safety items that were required as of the original year of the car. However, if you install any safety-related system, it MUST work.

I believe I had the vehicle titled and registered before I had my safety inspection. The DMV inspector who installs the VIN tag does not inspect the car for safety. In fact, the guy who inspected my car had no idea how the replica car process worked. He told me that my '34 replica would be titled as a 2007 Ford. He was wrong. The title says '34.

My best advice is to call the main office. The folks in the local offices usually have no idea how to process anything other than normal day-to-day transactions.

By the way, it's Italy, not Spain, and we just arrived on Tuesday. It took two forevers for DoD to get my transfer completed. Right now, I'm sitting in Naples, within sight of Vesuvio, and in my first week of area orientation. The '34 is stored in Virginia Beach. I have no car as yet, because my Escape is on a boat somewhere, and I don't have my driver's license translation. Walking sucks.

Thanks for posting Jack. It sounds like you have your hands full getting settled in Italy so I appreciate you taking the time.

What exactly does the inspector inspect if they aren't looking at safety? Just that the main components match up to the "ownership papers" on file? For a MII front end is the invoice sufficient to prove ownership? I think I paid cash for the 10 bolt ..I'm not sure how to prove that one. Where and how do they put the VIN tag on the car. The car won't be painted yet so it will have to be easily removed. I'll have to call the main office and see if I'll even need a DMV assigned number. There is a possibility I guess they may allow me to use the original information. Thanks!

BTW if you need someone to take the '34 for a spin while you're away I could take a trip down to the beach