what is the process to go through when titling an old pile of parts? I'm talking a rusty old T bucket, hommade 2x3 frame, 350/350, some 40's truck parts, etc. no title whatsoever. how about insurance? this thing is going to be an insurers nightmare I'm sure. I do have an ok driving record, only a few small speeding tickets for 10 over.
I just gathered the facts for Texas. Here's the rundown. I would expect most states to be similar. If you have a title of any kind that can be linked to a number on the body or frame, you title normally, unless vehicle was declared totaled at any point in the past. If you have a salvage title, you also use these steps. If you have no title of any kind, you will need to do the following... Finish out the car with all required safety equipment. This will be more like a new car unless you can prove that the majority of the vehicle is older than a certain age. The reaosn being, a car constructed now of primarily reproduction parts will be titled as a new car. (I may have a 2007 model '38 Chevy this time next year!) Complete a Rebuilt Affadavit (form VTR-61) This is a sworn statement that all parts were aquired legally, it also has a listing of major components and all identifying numbers. You must also provide sources for these parts and proof of purchase. Complete an Application for an Assigned VIN (form VTR-68A) This asserts the same information as the form above, but also includes an inspection by law enforcement to make sure you didn't steal it. They check everything to be true as you state. Usually performed by a state or local auto theft division. Complete an Application for Certificate of Title (form 130-U) This is the normal application for title used when buying a new or used vehicle. Go through these steps, complete the inspection process and then submit all these documents with the required fees (about $12, don't lose your receipts for major components. They prove that you already paid the sales tax) then you can register the car and get a safety inspection as usual. The title may call your car a "replica". Again, if you have no title to start with, it will result in your car being labeled as the current year model. That means you have to meet all the same emmisions standards as a new car. In Texas, it will be exempt from the sniffer for 2 years in counties that require that. After that, it had better be clean. The need for cats, etc. is still kinda gray, but I doubt anything will pass a sniffer without. I plan to use propane to be sure I am exempt. Hope this gives you an idea of what to expect. Good luck,
I do not know about your state but here is Connecticut you do not need a title for a car over 25 years and about insurance that should be not a problem you should be able to get classic car insurance. I went thru my daily auto { Allstate and my insurance agent got me Hagerty Classic Car Insurance } Good Luck ........ and welcome to the H.A.M.B.
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