titles

[Youngster]

i found this on another site and thought i would pass it on to everyone here;

This really is not a product more of a service. I got my Ford F1 titled today with paper work I got from Broadway Title http://www.broadwaytitle.com/

First time I went to the MVD (that's what they call it here in NM not the DMV) I got the royal run around they said I need a title to get it titled. All I had was a Bill of Sale and a body. Was told I needed a chassis number, I need to go to the State police and run the VIN, they would issue a new chassis number, I didn't even have a chassis yet and on and on.

Sent Broadway $149 and the paper work they wanted and they sent back a current registration, a bill of sale from a dealer and a letter from the Alabama DMV stating they are a non title state for vehicles older than 1975. Took about a month to get the paper work back.

Went back to the NM MVD today and gave them the paper work and got a new title with no questions asked.

might be something to check into for some of us.

Ron

 

[der Spieler]

i found this on another site and thought i would pass it on to everyone here;

This really is not a product more of a service. I got my Ford F1 titled today with paper work I got from Broadway Title http://www.broadwaytitle.com/

First time I went to the MVD (that's what they call it here in NM not the DMV) I got the royal run around they said I need a title to get it titled. All I had was a Bill of Sale and a body. Was told I needed a chassis number, I need to go to the State police and run the VIN, they would issue a new chassis number, I didn't even have a chassis yet and on and on.

Sent Broadway $149 and the paper work they wanted and they sent back a current registration, a bill of sale from a dealer and a letter from the Alabama DMV stating they are a non title state for vehicles older than 1975. Took about a month to get the paper work back.

Went back to the NM MVD today and gave them the paper work and got a new title with no questions asked.

might be something to check into for some of us.

Ron

(I had to quote your post Ron. For some reason when I clicked on 'quick reply' nothing happened.)

Where would i get a VIN number? They say they don't do kit cars and they require a VIN. I think if I could get a valid VIN (a number from that era) it wouldn't matter if it were a kit car or not.

 

[LKE]

Also check with your local DMV or some other hot rodders in your area before spending money on one of those titles. Here in Nevada, the DMV won't take it.

 

[409T]

I copied this off the H.A.M.B. Apparently someone else was looking for a title.

"Check over on the H.A.M.B. classified board at www.jalopyjournal.com. Look for ads that say "historical documents". You'll find one."

The next post was from the person who originally was looking for a title, saying that he did find one.

Jeff

 

[Youngster]

check out "The ford Barn", i've seen lots of "historical documents" there for sale.

Ron

 

[rb61069]

Not all cars have vin numbers. Model T's had engine #'s.Try this guy on ebay.I got 2 model T registrations from him. Tfeverfred got one as well.

eBay My World - happytraderagain

 

[rooster57]

I cant get the link to work!!

 

[akitagandy]

is this what you are talking about

http://ads.auctionads.com/pagead/li...c0.m245&_trkparms=72:1171|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[dovehunter79]

(I had to quote your post Ron. For some reason when I clicked on 'quick reply' nothing happened.)

Where would i get a VIN number? They say they don't do kit cars and they require a VIN. I think if I could get a valid VIN (a number from that era) it wouldn't matter if it were a kit car or not.

I called these guys too... When he called me back he asked me what type of motor was in it and what year it was... Basically what he said was, "if you have an original 4 cylinder motor VIN, he could find a title... since it has an 8 cylinder in it, your screwed!"

Maybe Ill just call him back and get my boat title!!!!

 

[kris-kincaid]

There was a title service company who did this who were also in Alabama. People got in big trouble for registering replica Cobra's as 1965 models. The owner of the company is now doing time in a California prison. A lot of states make it easy to register a homebuilt car thanks to SEMA

Here's a link to the SEMA Action Network:

SEMA SAN - SEMA ACTION NETWORK

Here's on of many stories on the other title company. Google some of the key words in this story and you'll have hours of reading:

News & Alerts - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

 

[rb61069]

The engine # is the vin#. When asked 4 or V8? It has a 4! Your title will have the engine # as your vin #.Get a VIN plate and add your # to and attach to the car and you now have a title and vin. What you do with it after you get a title is up to you.


eBay Seller: happytraderagain: Parts Accessories items on eBay Motors


You can also look at this site for title transfers

Lawrence Auto Title

 

[der Spieler]

No. You have a registration and a VIN. It's the same as you get when you buy new tags for your daily driver every year. When the cop pulls you over and asks for your license and registration you show him the paper that you keep in the glove box or over the visor that confirms that the tag is valid and current. Your title should be safely locked in your safety deposit box or some other place safe. If I walked in to my tax office with that piece of paper I would be laughed out of the place. I'll play it safe and follow the rules and get it inspected and legally titled and registered.

 

[rb61069]

Your right! You will have a reg and vin. In Texas you don't need to carry your Reg around with you. When they run you license plate they know if it's current and if your Inspection is current. Only CDL vehicles require you to carry. This is what Tfeverfred brought to TxDot to get his new Tx title and new reg showing the engine# as the Vin #. You can also go the bonded title way if you have no Bill of Sale or a Title. Some states are different. Broadway Title Co. will give you a Letter of Title law, Reg, and a Bill of Sale or a Reg and License plate in your name from their state and then you can have it registered in your state. There are multiple ways of getting the these registered legally. Some states are almost impossible. I've heard multiple people build these cars and others from ground up using 1,000 's of dollars and 100's of hours only to be told "Sorry Can't Get It Registered".

 

[der Spieler]

Our tax office here is staffed by several younger women who will be helpful as long as you don't throw something out of the ordinary at them. The magic phrase they look for on a document is "Certificate of Title". They are pretty well onto the Alabama title thing. Many have tried and failed. There is also a cranky old beyotch working there who I usually end up getting when I'm in there. My luck just runs that way. She is a real treat to work with. I don't think she really likes her job.

These registrations this guy in Minnesota is selling would be very problematic. I looked at the one for the 1921 Ford. It was owned by some woman named Crumpler and was last registered in 1941. Her signature is on the front and there is a place on the back for the seller to sign. Now what are the odds that old Mrs. Crumpler is still alive to sign that form. Looking at her signature I'm guessing she was up in years in 1941 when she registered the car. I'm also guessing that if she were still alive she would be pushing 125+. So that would mean someone would have to forge her signature. I don't think so. There are too many chances for a fraud charge being levied against someone who tries to go this route. I would like to hear tfeverfred's story on how he got it done.