Registering in NY

[dmorse]

Hi Steve. I think Tom works in Technical Services but I am not sure. It would seem that since you are working with Cathy you should continue to work with her. I imagine getting somebody else involved would only slow things down. Everybody I have talked to at DMV has been helpful. I certainly don't have an "IN" with Tom or anyone else. I just mentioned Tom's name because he was the gentleman I originally talked to and he was very helpful.

What kind of issues are you having? I have my COO, bills of sale, etc. and will be sending copies of them when the time comes. All my forms are complete except I need to put the backup light number on the form once it is installed. I also need the weight certificate but the guy hauling my car from the shop to my home told me he would stop along the way and get it weighed for me. It is my understanding this is all they need as far as paperwork goes (plus their forms of curse) but if they need more I would certainly appreciate knowing this up front. I am still several weels away from submitting my data.

[JCoop]

Actually, I don't believe you need the weight certificate for the inspection. In fact, when I got my appointment slip and attempted to hand everything to the inspection folks in Babylon, they said emphatically: "Just the appointment slip PLEASE!"
You'll need the weight certificate when you go to the DMV to get the registration done, and after the VIN number has been assigned and affixed to your car.

[dmorse]

You are correct. I don't need the weight certificate for the inspection. However, I do have to send a copy to the Techinal Services Bureau - Number 3 on the application. I don't imagine they will schedule the inspection if I don't send the weight certificate as required. I also need the certificate again when the car is registered. Guess the various departments don't talk to each other - sounds like my place of employment.

[STEVE-O]

Got my inspection appt last week and yesterday the driver and I trailered my car to the inspection station here in Rochester. Thankfully the roads had cleared after a nightly 6" snowfall!
After the car was driven in the state garage we went in to the waiting room and waited approx 1/2 hour for the inspection to be completed. The guy inspecting the car was relatively young and came out to jokingly comment " what a nice car, I think I have to drive it as part of the inspection" . We chatted a little while about the replica cars available, cost of original cobras, how long to build one etc..
Seemed to be more out of ihis nterest as opposed to checking validity of the car.
Nothing was said about non padded visors, exhaust noise or heat shields.
My VIN number was assigned so another step is completed in the process.
Insurance and registration are next.
Hopefully my timing is right for approaching nice weather!

[dmorse]

Congratulations, Steve. Sounds like you are well on your way. We are putting the engine, tranny, etc. in tomorrow but then I have surgery on Wed. so I won't be able to get the car home until the week of 4/7 - 4/11 at the earliest. As you know, the weather isn't cooperating anyways (we have several inches of new snow on the ground) so I am still in no big hurry although I do want to get it home so I can polish it up in the rare case we do get a decent day.

[JCoop]

Good Job! I found, too, that the inspectors are pretty good and actually friendly. They're just looking for the stolen stuff.

Where did they put the sticker?

[STEVE-O]

Originally Posted by JCoop

Good Job! I found, too, that the inspectors are pretty good and actually friendly. They're just looking for the stolen stuff.

Where did they put the sticker?

He ended up putting the VIN sticker onthe firewall on the drivers side. This is a good spot since I was expecting it to be stuck on the dash somewhere in plain view.