AUTOKAWKR

I've seen it done many times actually. Never seen anybody get caught either. I
just wouldn't ------ the word that you did it.


Mr. Bill
at a 4 way stop.....the vehicle with the largest wheels has the right of way
My Jeep is not an SUV....your SUV is not a Jeep

Richard Harris

I got new rivets with my wiper motor cover. I got it from 4wheel hardware.
DMV never blinked an eye here in Commiefornia.

"Slim_Shady_Monkey" <garethmypants@ridings.fsbusiness.co.uk> wrote in
message news:bib974$mg7$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Don't you guys have kit-cars out in the states???
>
> Surely its possible to obtain plate for self-build so long
> as it passes all loal road safety requirements?
> "Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:sg92b.246210$o%2.111724@sccrnsc02...
> > I know a few people that have done it in Calif - they said it was
> > legal........ clinical testimonial is not necessarily the most valid
> source
> > of info, but it's a start
> >
> > --
> > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > O|||||||O
> > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:O192b.83528$Ij4.30671@news2.central.***.net.. .
> > > sm3gurpal wrote:
> > > > I have a nearly complete project vehicle I've put together out of
> > > > salvage parts. The title situation for the VIN that came with the
> > > > body I used is hopelessly murky.
> > > >
> > > > The DMV folks do not like this and do not want to let me register it
> > > > without a title. I suppose I don't absolutely HAVE to license it,
but
> > > > it would be nice to occasionally be able to drive it on the road, to
> > > > get back and forth to the trail.
> > > >
> > > > What I have in mind to do is to find someone who will sell me a
title
> > > > and VIN plate from an old junked rig. Then I just stick the plate
in
> > > > the jeep and register it, done deal.
> > > >
> > > > What I'm not sure of, though, is how "naughty" this is. I certainly
> > > > don't want to risk fines or jail time for this shenanigan. On the
> > > > spectrum of "dubious but not illegal" to "major felony", where
would
> > > > this activity fall?
> > >
> > > It falls under "Don't do it." and your probably not going to find a
> > > junkyard that will sell you a vin plate. Mainly because it's illegal
> > > to do so in most if not all states. That and the rivets for holding
> > > the VIN tag are not normal pop-rivets, it's one of the first things
> > > an officer is going to notice and will assume from that the car is
> > > probably stolen.
> > >
> > > Call the DMV main office in your state (TX?) and ask to talk with
> someone
> > > on this subject. Most places will help but be prepared for paperwork.
> > > You may have to provide receipts for the parts and have the vehicle
> tested
> > > for proper brakes/lights/etc.
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Richard Harris

I got new rivets with my wiper motor cover. I got it from 4wheel hardware.
DMV never blinked an eye here in Commiefornia.

"Slim_Shady_Monkey" <garethmypants@ridings.fsbusiness.co.uk> wrote in
message news:bib974$mg7$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Don't you guys have kit-cars out in the states???
>
> Surely its possible to obtain plate for self-build so long
> as it passes all loal road safety requirements?
> "Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:sg92b.246210$o%2.111724@sccrnsc02...
> > I know a few people that have done it in Calif - they said it was
> > legal........ clinical testimonial is not necessarily the most valid
> source
> > of info, but it's a start
> >
> > --
> > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > O|||||||O
> > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:O192b.83528$Ij4.30671@news2.central.***.net.. .
> > > sm3gurpal wrote:
> > > > I have a nearly complete project vehicle I've put together out of
> > > > salvage parts. The title situation for the VIN that came with the
> > > > body I used is hopelessly murky.
> > > >
> > > > The DMV folks do not like this and do not want to let me register it
> > > > without a title. I suppose I don't absolutely HAVE to license it,
but
> > > > it would be nice to occasionally be able to drive it on the road, to
> > > > get back and forth to the trail.
> > > >
> > > > What I have in mind to do is to find someone who will sell me a
title
> > > > and VIN plate from an old junked rig. Then I just stick the plate
in
> > > > the jeep and register it, done deal.
> > > >
> > > > What I'm not sure of, though, is how "naughty" this is. I certainly
> > > > don't want to risk fines or jail time for this shenanigan. On the
> > > > spectrum of "dubious but not illegal" to "major felony", where
would
> > > > this activity fall?
> > >
> > > It falls under "Don't do it." and your probably not going to find a
> > > junkyard that will sell you a vin plate. Mainly because it's illegal
> > > to do so in most if not all states. That and the rivets for holding
> > > the VIN tag are not normal pop-rivets, it's one of the first things
> > > an officer is going to notice and will assume from that the car is
> > > probably stolen.
> > >
> > > Call the DMV main office in your state (TX?) and ask to talk with
> someone
> > > on this subject. Most places will help but be prepared for paperwork.
> > > You may have to provide receipts for the parts and have the vehicle
> tested
> > > for proper brakes/lights/etc.
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

sm3gurpal

twaldron <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message news:<L%82b.3318$UW7.2393@newssvr22.news.prodigy.c om>...
> I think that if you do it, it makes you a poser who will never take
> your rig off road, or if you do, you will not bother to learn the
> skills and respect required for serious off-roading, thus endangering
> the safety of everyone else.
>



You forgot to end your petty taunt with "nanny nanny boo boo."

sm3gurpal

twaldron <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message news:<L%82b.3318$UW7.2393@newssvr22.news.prodigy.c om>...
> I think that if you do it, it makes you a poser who will never take
> your rig off road, or if you do, you will not bother to learn the
> skills and respect required for serious off-roading, thus endangering
> the safety of everyone else.
>



You forgot to end your petty taunt with "nanny nanny boo boo."

Jeff Strickland

I don't understand. If you have the title in your hand, and it matches the
VIN on the vehicle, then you should be golden. If the title is not in your
name, then you need the transfer papers, and this could be an issue. If you
have a title and a VIN that do not match, then you have another issue, and
there isn't going to be enough transfer papers to get a clear title.

You can also apply for a new VIN by telling them you built the vehicle from
scratch. But, they will probably want to have a look at the new parts.




"sm3gurpal" <elambeth@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:88f4ec61.0308241150.50d9dcd9@posting.google.c om...
> I have a nearly complete project vehicle I've put together out of
> salvage parts. The title situation for the VIN that came with the
> body I used is hopelessly murky.
>
> The DMV folks do not like this and do not want to let me register it
> without a title. I suppose I don't absolutely HAVE to license it, but
> it would be nice to occasionally be able to drive it on the road, to
> get back and forth to the trail.
>
> What I have in mind to do is to find someone who will sell me a title
> and VIN plate from an old junked rig. Then I just stick the plate in
> the jeep and register it, done deal.
>
> What I'm not sure of, though, is how "naughty" this is. I certainly
> don't want to risk fines or jail time for this shenanigan. On the
> spectrum of "dubious but not illegal" to "major felony", where would
> this activity fall?

Jeff Strickland

I don't understand. If you have the title in your hand, and it matches the
VIN on the vehicle, then you should be golden. If the title is not in your
name, then you need the transfer papers, and this could be an issue. If you
have a title and a VIN that do not match, then you have another issue, and
there isn't going to be enough transfer papers to get a clear title.

You can also apply for a new VIN by telling them you built the vehicle from
scratch. But, they will probably want to have a look at the new parts.




"sm3gurpal" <elambeth@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:88f4ec61.0308241150.50d9dcd9@posting.google.c om...
> I have a nearly complete project vehicle I've put together out of
> salvage parts. The title situation for the VIN that came with the
> body I used is hopelessly murky.
>
> The DMV folks do not like this and do not want to let me register it
> without a title. I suppose I don't absolutely HAVE to license it, but
> it would be nice to occasionally be able to drive it on the road, to
> get back and forth to the trail.
>
> What I have in mind to do is to find someone who will sell me a title
> and VIN plate from an old junked rig. Then I just stick the plate in
> the jeep and register it, done deal.
>
> What I'm not sure of, though, is how "naughty" this is. I certainly
> don't want to risk fines or jail time for this shenanigan. On the
> spectrum of "dubious but not illegal" to "major felony", where would
> this activity fall?