NY registration..kinda bummed!

[mnm99]

Originally Posted by CBattaglia

They were cool with me when I registered mine. Needed padded visors, so I put green foam around them for the inspection. The guy laughed and said it meets specs.
DOT lenses are easy, I did put in a back up light under left rear, I intended on removing it after inspection but it helps... So I left it.

Documentation on motor and trans was mandatory though. As for emissions that is determined by the year of the motor. As long as your block is pre 73' you are good to go.

That's the problem I'm having. The ones I'm looking at nobody has the receipts for the motor and trans. Second owners. Are crate motors Okay?

[rgnbull1227]

As I previously stated and you confirmed you have property in FL. Just Register it there and you will have plates and a title in 5 days. Why deal with the brain damage.

[mnm99]

Originally Posted by rgnbull1227

As I previously stated and you confirmed you have property in FL. Just Register it there and you will have plates and a title in 5 days. Why deal with the brain damage.

I never said I have property. I have Family that lives there. Cousin , Aunt...

[mnm99]

Can someone else confirm this also...As for emissions that is determined by the year of the motor." As long as your block is pre 73' you are good to go." That makes it even that much harder. Does a crate motor qualify with no smog test?

[buddyg]

Wow what a clusterf**ck. I just registered mine in Michigan and it took 10 minutes tops.

[mnm99]

Originally Posted by buddyg

Wow what a clusterf**ck. I just registered mine in Michigan and it took 10 minutes tops.

Yup..NYS is a PITA. Looking for thieves. I thinks they should be looking somewhere else though. Most Cobra owners don't need to deal with that kind of crap.

[1795]

Some people in NY go out and find an older core and then just pay someone to install new parts. NY is concerned with the date of the core, not the components when determining emission requirements. I have also heard of people getting by with newer blocks, such as a 351, because they had 351's in the 60's; however, that is just second hand knowledge on my part, so you may want to check that out before going that route.

[mnm99]

Originally Posted by 1795

Some people in NY go out and find an older core and then just pay someone to install new parts. NY is concerned with the date of the core, not the components when determining emission requirements. I have also heard of people getting by with newer blocks, such as a 351, because they had 351's in the 60's; however, that is just second hand knowledge on my part, so you may want to check that out before going that route.

I know Nick would Know, but I'm away right now and won't be back till Monday. Does it matter what year block I get as long as the The builder I use gives me all the receipts? If I buy a reman long block online it could be any year. What's the rule?

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by mnm99

I know Nick would Know, but I'm away right now and won't be back till Monday. Does it matter what year block I get as long as the The builder I use gives me all the receipts? If I buy a reman long block online it could be any year. What's the rule?

You'd want a pre 1972 block. Sending over PM.

[rgnbull1227]

For all the investigating you have done to figure out what will fly and what wont, you could have bought a SPF, Had it registered in Florida and already had a title in hand. Oh, and could have done it all via US Postal. just my 2 cents. Just imagine once you buy the car and its sitting in your garage, and you want to drive it but cant until your appointment with Autotheft. Then get there and something be amiss and you have to wait another 4 weeks to get another appointment. I for one will NEVER go through the NYS process of titling one of these....EVER.

[1965482]

I just bought Kirkham # 625..
am I in for this crap???

I live on Long Island !!!

[rgnbull1227]

Was it originally registered in NY?

Originally Posted by 1965482

I just bought Kirkham # 625..
am I in for this crap???

I live on Long Island !!!

[1965482]

Originally Posted by rgnbull1227

Was it originally registered in NY?

No,
Just spoke with Albany custom vehicle registration..
No way out of this crap..

How do I get a defroster in this car??
How about a temporary defroster of sorts????????????????
do I need those red /yellow individual tail lights...who has those??

The other stuff is easy, I need to trailer it to a inspection site..
CRAP!!!!!

[mnm99]

I was told and talked to Nick at Classic Concepts. Give him a call. He knows how to do it and I believe for a small fee will let you know what needs to be done and take care of it for you. Well worth it. When I'm ready that's who I'm seeing.

[donmango]

I have a 1966 Unique replica(for sale on Long Island) that was built in 1995 by Bill Andrews (Freeport). To facilitate the sale and bring that reggie/VIN etc up to date i brought the car to Nick at Classic (West Babylon). He has been through all the necessary hoops with NY DMV to resolve/answer your questions accurately and expeditiously. I cannot recommend him enough.

[1985 CCX]

This is a story:

Friend of mine in NJ, of means, bought his first SPF Cobra some 10 years ago.
The state gave him such grief his feeling was strong enough to go buy a real 60's car. As I stated, of means..............
Upon registration they continued to give him grief until he educated them about his purchase price and the fact that after the aggravation they gave to him about his SPF he decided to spend a few more dollars and eliminate their issue....

Cant make this stuff up