California reg and SB100

[coach36]

So here we are. My concerns when i started this thread came true.
I have the car running and went to the DMV multiple times already, trying to follow all those ‘oh so easy’ guidelines. This isn’t like it at all. However, I am trying to make my way through this, and yea, it actually happen what i was afraid to happen when the car was on the ship. While everyone said 'easy, just register it as a 1965 body style', my logic went... just because I want it this way- why should they when this is actually a new car with a 2018 engine in there?!
So I went to see the CHP for vin checks today and they told me that the existing vin (backdraft vin) counts, which includes an 'L'. That indicates to be a model year from 1990-2020. So BAR will never look at it as a 1965 body style- logically/consequently.

So I am hoping to collect some options here for me guys. Thx

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by coach36

So here we are. My concerns when i started this thread came true.
I have the car running and went to the DMV multiple times already, trying to follow all those ‘oh so easy’ guidelines. This isn’t like it at all. However, I am trying to make my way through this, and yea, it actually happen what i was afraid to happen when the car was on the ship. While everyone said 'easy, just register it as a 1965 body style', my logic went... just because I want it this way- why should they when this is actually a new car with a 2018 engine in there?!
So I went to see the CHP for vin checks today and they told me that the existing vin (backdraft vin) counts, which includes an 'L'. That indicates to be a model year from 1990-2020. So BAR will never look at it as a 1965 body style- logically/consequently.

So I am hoping to collect some options here for me guys. Thx

Try talking with a California based dealer. Hillbank registers these things all the time.

[NROTOXIN]

Coach,
What Randy listed 12/27 is spot on. There have been thousands that have made it through, some easier than others including myself. Some have gone to a different DMV, CHP, BAR because the first were not up to speed on the process or completely wrong on interpretation (BONE HEADS).
The CHP was incorrect on his interpretation of the VIN "format" AND how BAR will handle it. BAR is not involved with VIN interpretation. You will determine the year the car "replicates". In the end, did CHP sign off to move forward on the process?