[MaSnaka]

Dlang, I assume you have a newer block year model. In my case I have a '64 block. The guy at the BAR knew without me saying anything I wanted to go by body style which is '65. This way I can use any engine and stay exempt. As I understand it, if you try to register by engine year you have to have an approved California engine even if it's of a vintage year. I'm not sure how to answer your question regarding how to fill in the form...maybe just leave that part blank and see what happens. I would lean heavily on the side of using '65 as the year though. That way your smog should be exempt. Putting it another way...The DMV won't be looking at your casting numbers. The CHP maybe but I doubt it. The BAR officer will just be excited to process a *****en car, he is not the enemy. Play a little dumb and just give them what they ask for. And remember they are people just like we are, except they have the most boring job in the world. Their line of uptight customers never goes away, day after day. So be nice and show some patients and bring a picture of your baby to show them what exactly a Cobra replica looks like. Most don't know. Good luck!