Steve,
Good idea taking care of both forms at the same time. My VIN was assigned after it was inspected (same time/same people).
My SPF is insured by Allstate (along with my other vehicles and home) with an 'agreed value'. Full coverage (comp/collision) with no limitations. My agent had to look at the vehicle. She likes it
I had looked into having Allstate insure the car back in 2001, and they weren't interested at that time. After a couple of years (no accidents or tickets with the Cobra) they were OK with it.
Remember, your registration will probably show the vehicle as a "2008 Custom". This makes the insurance/inspection deal pretty simple.
As far as I know, the cruises will continue in Horseheads for 2008. I don't know if they will continue at Wal-Mart, or move to the nearby Arnot Mall. Wal-Mart is moving up the street to become a Super Wal-Mart (largest in NY State, from what I hear). I only hit it a couple of times a year. Let me know if/when you will be coming down!!!
If you haven't done so, be sure to join SCOF also (Superformance Cobra Owner's Forum). They have lots of events every year - cruises, track events, ect, and another great group of people (many are also here on CC).
Enjoy. And be careful!
Jim Kellogg
Breesport, NY