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The legality of old titles?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by motormaniac, Nov 29, 2005.

  1. motormaniac
    Joined: Oct 31, 2002
    Posts: 186

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    I have a crazy idea and I need you guys to either talk me out of it or egg me on to do it. I am building a tub style lakes modified car using a 1930 Willys-Overland cowl and doors which is grafted to the rear section of a 1930-31 Model A RPU back half along with some scratch built B pillars and panels behind those.

    I have no title for the cowl and the odds of me finding one are slim to none for a Willys-Overland and if I did it would be for a sedan I’m sure.

    Do you think I could get away with using a 1930 Ford Roadster or Sedan title?

    I’m thinking who the hell is going to know if it’s not a Ford? How many cops or staties would know shit from shinola when it comes to identifying this thing?

    What would you do?


    Motor
     
  2. AHotRod
    Joined: Jul 27, 2001
    Posts: 12,290

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    I'd use what ever you got or can get, because I agree with you, no one will know what it is but you and 9,994 HAMB members.

    Glenn
     
  3. Joe King
    Joined: Oct 8, 2004
    Posts: 993

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  4. gillgonzalez
    Joined: Oct 9, 2005
    Posts: 359

    gillgonzalez
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    from San Diego

    Havent been caught yet. Used the same title on multiple cars. Your still paying your registration fees, the DMV, state and city get their money and you drive your car(s).
     
  5. VonXulu
    Joined: Jul 24, 2005
    Posts: 371

    VonXulu
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    from Ventura Ca

    Hey, I happen to be a Police Officer. I have done several vin inspections for several people. You may choose to "roll the dice" but impound fees stack up fast and bitchen cars go to auction everyday. Ask some other Hambers, they know;) . Just so you know, once a car gets sold at auction from a tow yard the new owner gets a bill of sale and they apply for a new title based on what the tow yard calls the car, if they say it's a 32 Ford it gets registered as a 32 Ford for the new owner. But if you're driving your home made job and can't prove what it is, well some "Cop" could impound it until the whole mess gets straightened out. I'm pretty sure Willys Overland made pick-ups too? It's tough but I'm just giving you food for thought. I'm sure you'll do the right thing. Good luck.
     
  6. Lucky Burton
    Joined: Dec 31, 2004
    Posts: 1,682

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    LOL... I'll bet some of you got a foot in their mouth right about now.
     
  7. FiddyFour
    Joined: Dec 31, 2004
    Posts: 9,024

    FiddyFour
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    just a little more food for thought...

    how hard is it to stamp a set of VIN numbers into a freekin frame rail so that it matches the paperwork?

    i dont see a problem with it... makes the inspector happy, and insures you can prove its ownership if stolen
     
  8. Would an old title, maybe from a long past car work? They go up for sale often, but with very old (20s-50s usually) title dates, do they red flag the proccess at your states DMV?
     

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