First off
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!
...and to you guys a good holiday!!
Finally I found time to go to the DMV yesterday. The Chief of title division in Texas was available and spoke on the phone with me.
I was prepared and explained to him what the situation was and why I'm not willing to change the frame number.
The discussion went on, very professional and he stated his points and he had to follow the statute. The one hanger in that whole process was the affixed VIN on the "door post" on the body.
I suggested to fabricate a small aluminum plate, stamp the frame number in there and rivet to the "door post".
THAT DID IT !!!
Doing that it follows the requirements and it was a good to go on the titling process. I asked if I need to come back after I made the plate, he stated "NO - Sir you are fine just sent me a picture next week. BTW: nice car, have a good weekend"
I handed the phone to the supervisor of the Plano DMV after short exchange of words she hung up.
15min later I had my registration and the plates in my hand - paid $97.63 and walked out with a grin on my face (ear to ear
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I probably set a precedence here with the new titling process, and the little plate on the 'Door Post" will be on record - no reassigned VIN, even you have to fill out the form. Because of that it will be waived. The number has to be the same as on the MCO and all the other forms, that's all.
Again happy 4th July!!
Note: this is not the final plate - next week I get my custom vehicle custom plates, but this is another story.....
