Registering in NY

Trueoo7 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 01:06 PM

dmorse
Any idea why NY won't accept the BDR VIN since it is a 16-17 digit VIN which is what they require?

dmorse · #2 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 01:33 PM

Not a clue. Actually, maybe they would and someone mentioned that it might be worthwhile to attempt to register it from the information I get from BDR. My Bill of sale notes a 17 digit VIN but it also notes that it is a 1965 BDR Roadster Replica, not a 1965 Cobra or a 2008 vehicle of any kind. Perhaps when I get the MCO, whatever, it will be more clear rather than saying BDR Roadster Replica.

When I went to the DMV web site months before putting my order in for the car the information led me to believe I needed to register it as a custom vehicle and that is the path I have followed. Perhaps this is not needed, I really can't say. If you know someone who registered their vehicle from the data provided by BDR or another company many of us would certainly like to hear from them.

I went back on the DMV web site last week and it noted that a title is not needed for a 1965 - apparently a transferable registration is used instead of a title. The site also noted that a temporay tag (or something similar - I really can't remember) would be issued giving the registrant X number of days to get an inspection (I think it was ten). This also led me to believe that maybe a registration/inspection could be effected from the paperwork to be provided. Beats me. I certainly wouldn't want to do anything that might jeopardize an eventual registration.

Any thoughts out there?

dmorse · #3 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 02:04 PM

I guess I was typing at the same time Robbin was. I think his answer explains it. Thanks for chimiing in Robbin.

STEVE-O · #4 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 02:42 PM

Don,Jim,
Got around to getting my pics together with the forms and mailed everything in to the both depts.
Hopefully the state call back for the inspection date willl be quick!
Don, a couple of things to be aware of if you aren't already. The car needs to be transported to and from the inspection since it cant be driven. so you'll need to arrange for a trailer or car transport if your builder doesnt have one available already.
Also, for registration they need an 'official' weight on the car so you'll need to find a business that has a scale. My builder uses the scale at a nearby gravel delivery business so its a quick, trailer weight without car and trailer weight with it.
Hope the build is moving along!
Steve

dmorse · #5 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 02:59 PM

Thanks Steve. Mine was delivered yesterday and I took a bunch of pictures but couldn't figure out how to post them. I thought I had a few posted but when it said it was uploading I all of a sudden got a disconnect so I gave up. If you are interested you can see the delivery and engine pictures at

Vintage Motorsports Gallery :: Backdraft #632

Do you have any pictures of your SPF I could check out?

It will probably be awhile before I start the registration process as I don't even have the MCO, etc. yet. Good luck with yours.

rtstrack · #6 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 03:55 PM

Getting my cobra delivered this Thursday and should have the forms sent out to the state by next week. What is everyone doing about having a "number plate light", which i'm assuming is a license plate light.

STEVE-O · #7 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rtstrack

Getting my cobra delivered this Thursday and should have the forms sent out to the state by next week. What is everyone doing about having a "number plate light", which i'm assuming is a license plate light.

I believe my builder checked the box for one on the state form. So either he added one or the Superformace comes with one. I know he added a backup light. I dont really know when something has to be added or not. Side marker lights for instance, are not added. Shoulder belt, padded dash etc.. the car just doesnt have.

dmorse · #8 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 08:37 AM

Steve, how is the registration process going? Hopefully you are all done with no problems. I just talked to DMV as I am getting closer to time to register, although still several weeks away. I asked again today about emission requirements as this was a great concern to me and I was told something different today than I was told previously. I would be happy to share this information with you if you want to send me a PM - if you are having related problems.

Other items I asked about today because I wasn't sure about them, and the corresponding answers: He said I do need a 4 way flasher (I know the BDR has a switch for one so I imagine there is one with the car - the car is 60 miles away so I can't check until I go down tomorrow), a defroster (I told him I ordered a heater so he said he thinks I will be covered there and not to worry about it), and padded visors (he said I could put temporary padding on the visors - I was going to take the visors off). He told me they won't give anyone any hassle if they don't have Side Marker Lamps. Obviously, that was a big concern for me - that would sure ruin the car. He told me to put "1965 Replica" under Year of vehicle on both forms. He said they aren't really concerned about how you describe the vehicle as they will be registering it as a 2008 custom vehicle if you note it is a replica. As was the case with Tom, this guy was very helpful and he didn't seem to be too concerned about the process. Sounds like they are flexible as long as the minimum requirements are met. As Jim noted, it appears the apprehension of dealing with them is worse than the actual experience. I will find out soon.

I did know about the weighing requirements, etc. put I thank you for pointing them out.