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Guys,

I wanted to post about the process of registering my Roadster in NYS. The process of getting my car 100% road legal took 7 weeks from when I first sent my paper work in. Yes it seemed longer but patience was the key.

There are TWO State DMV departments you have to deal with. At Technical Services Bureau only talk to Tom Noonan or Mark M, tell them what you are building and they are very helpful. They only want to see pictures of you car with the proper safely equipment, mirrors, back up light, wipers (yes, mechanical wipers from Speedway and a plug in defroster will work). Call them and they will send you a packet with everything you need to register you car. PM me if you are having problems finding your SAE markings on your lights. They will issue you a VS-103 allowing you to get your car inspected. Only after you get a completed MV-272.1 from Field Investigations.

The other department is Field Investigations (VIN Assignment), you send $25, the MV-272.1 form and photo copies of your invoices (both sides of your COO and donor title). I got my appointment about 4 weeks after I first sent my paper work in. You will have to trailer your car there. They are ONLY looking for stolen parts, so have clear title to all of your parts. They had trouble reading my numbers on my engine, so make it easy for them (remove any paint on that part of block). They were very nice and easy to deal with, whole inspection took 1:15 minutes. They will attach the VIN and you then send your completed MV-272.1 to Tom Noonan and he'll issue you your VS-103.

Then get your car inspected (they have to sign your VS-103). As you know, this is different from the normal process.

Get your insurance and take everything to DMV and register your car.

HTH, Pat
 

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....Field Investigations (VIN Assignment)... They are ONLY looking for stolen parts, so have clear title to all of your parts.
I wanted to highlight this statement, because of recent problems a fellow builder has gone through with Field Investigations. George (Arrowhead) had to remove his engine from his '33 Hot Rod because his paperwork didn't match up. He does a great job telling his troubles in his thread:

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249351
 

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I would call Tom and get an answer from him before you spend any money building up you older block. Remember a late model Explorer blocks can be purchased from a junk yard for <$400 with proper paper trail and no questions asked.

HIH, Pat
 

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TTT, any new success stories? Lets keep this thread current.
 

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Good luck!

Clear paperwork on the engine and transmission and you should be fine. You will send photos to the Technical Services Bureau along with the DOT numbers for your lenses and windshield. At least back when I went through, Field Investigations was worried about stolen parts, that's where your clear title to your engine and transmission will make it easy. It's not as bad as you think, but still very stressful!
 

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The doors are no problem. The Lucas lights SAE J585 worked for me back in the day. Wipers/heat, Speedway clip ons and plug in 12 volt with meet requirements.

Good Luck!
 
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