Texas registration - engine age

[Johnnyquest]

My car titles as year 2002, Model 1965 Roadster. My insurance carrier put down 1965 Factory Five Racing because thats how I filled out the form. I have taken it to Goodyear since for the last three years, they see 65 and treat it as such. No emissions, they go nuts when the car arrives no worries

I used a vendor here in the forum

http://www.classicins.com/index.htm

My rate is $246 per year on 38K value and 3-5k miles per year, and keep it in a garage. Check it out...

JQ

[nick_esposito@t]

Sam,

I live in Plano and have purchased a Backdraft Replica. I'm about to begin the titling, registration, and inspection process. Would you mind sharing how to get in touch with Dan so that I can schedule an inspection.

Thanks,

Nick

[SSSammy]

Nick, call Dan at 972-422-5428. Hours are M-F 8a - 5p. As a minimum, you need your insurance card. In preparation, I went in to the title office last week and paid $25 for a 30 day paper tag. Again, you just need the insurance proof. But I didn't want to drive to the inspection with NO tag.

If you want to do it all in one day, then fill out the title and registration forms that are enumerated above ahead of time. Don't forget the photo and engine vin/ser/block tracing.

I can't tell you if your BDR should be done via the assembled vehicle route. But if the MSO is like mine and says "composite vehicle" and you explain that you are installing the motor and tranny (or having it done), then it may be the same. Key would be to show invoices for that work that are separate from the "body and frame" invoice.

Good luck!
Sam

[nick_esposito@t]

Sam,

Thanks for the info. I already have the insurance card and the paper tag. I have taken the photos. The MSO I received from Backdraft describe the car as a 1965 Backdraft 2D Roadster, so I think I'm going to have to pay the sales tax; but that's OK.....I was expecting too. I've downloaded copies of the forms you suggested and will fill them out before I go. The only negative I have experienced so far is the windshield was cracked by the shipper and I am waiting for a replacement before I put any stickers on it. Thanks again for your help. Once I get things squared aware with the car, I plan on hooking up with you guys in your club. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Nick

[jacks996]

I bought a contemporary cobra from Michigan a couple weeks ago. It is already titled there. My car was built in 84 and I am hoping since I won't tag it until Jan that all I will need is the safety insp. since it will be 25yrs old. I will see this week if I can get a insurance card that reads 66 cobra first. I have been dreading going through this since before I bought it.