Texas ASVE Title and the VTR-63 Form?

[SSSammy]

So with G-Pete's guidance, I plan to go forward with:
VTR-61 Rebuilt Vehicle Statement, bearing the signature of Dennis Olthoff as the assembler, plus the invoices for chassis, motor, trans,
VTR-130U Title Application,
VTR-852 ASE Inspection augmented by the ASE Certification print out from the inspector,
certified weight certificate,
a photo or rubbing of the VIN plate,
3 photos of my car,
1 photo of an original 1966 car,
MCO (whew!)

I'm seeing the ASE mechanic on Monday to get the VTR-852 and his ASE report, then it's on to the Collin County Title Office

I will report back

Sam

Here's a peep at the object in question:

[dallas_]

Originally Posted by SSSammy

I'm seeing the ASE mechanic on Monday to get the VTR-852 and his ASE report, then it's on to the Collin County Title Office

Sam,
Can't wait to see your car in person!

I need the same form signed. Where are you going to get it done?

[SSSammy]

Originally Posted by dallas_

Sam,
Can't wait to see your car in person!

I need the same form signed. Where are you going to get it done?

Last March for the Cobra, I used:
Auto Repair & Tires - Frisco, TX 75034-4320 - 2665 Main St | Firestone Complete Auto Care

They were a $14.50 and you're done place. I have not called them recently.

Currently, I am using G-Pete's place:
Home - Carr's Corvettes & Customs
{edit: Carr's no longer has a qualified tech, their ASE is missing 3 of the 8 certifications}

The difference is they will charge me a lot more, but I can't let one of Firestone's tire busters drive the GT40, it is too temperamental. They think they have to drive the car and do a panic stop to see if the brakes work.

{edit: Try this Firestone, I had success there today and the store manager supervised the inspection. No one drove the GT40 but me, and I stood by during the inspection. Cost $50 plus tax for a thorough inspection that took about an hour. I left him with a copy of the Assembled and Rebuilt Vehicle Manual so he can refer to it with future customers.

Firestone Complete Auto Care
2105 W. 15th St
Plano, TX 75075
972-596-6600
Ask for the manager: Tim Tinsley }

Sam

[ram_g]

Originally Posted by dallas_

Sam,
Can't wait to see your car in person!

I need the same form signed. Where are you going to get it done?

I realize this question is asked of the Dallas area, but if anyone in Houston is thinking about the same thing, I had my inspection done at Freedom Automotive, Stafford. You will need to ask for the owner, John Miller, who is the Master Tech himself.

I had a heck of a time in the Sugarland area finding a Master Tech who would do it. Four shops who advertised themselves as ASE Certified didn't actually have a currently certified Master Tech available; and two that had wouldn't touch the form out of liability concerns. Freedom Automotive were the 7th shop I went to and fortunately I seemed to pique the curiosity of John Miller who seems a bit of an enthusiast himself.

[SSSammy]

Yes, ASE Masters are hard to find. This BS is the result of the legislature just doing a block copy and paste on the SEMA Model Legislation for Custom Vehicles and Hot Rods. SEMA, in addition to being an industry group with a fantastic annual convention, is a business lobby. They wrote the requirement to support wider adoption of the ASE certification process. Thanks a lot SEMA, I recall how we used to wish for some rationality to come to the TX kit car/replica titling process. Well, we got what we wished for

To close out the VTR-63 question in the original post, the answer is: the VTR-63 form is only required if you are using components from a salvage or other previously titled vehicle. The purpose is to track salvaged parts that make it back into road going vehicles. Only relevant if you are re-purposing an old car into a new Cobra. However it is a good idea to prepare the form and cite "Assembled Vehicle" as the prior owner of the motor and trans just in case the clerk insists that the form is required.

Sam

[G-Pete]

Originally Posted by SSSammy

To close out the VTR-63 question in the original post, the answer is: the VTR-63 form is only required if you are using components from a salvage or other previously titled vehicle. The purpose is to track salvaged parts that make it back into road going vehicles. Only relevant if you are re-purposing an old car into a new Cobra.

Sam

The manual states you have submit the VTR-63, no matter if the main parts, body, engine, transmission and frame new or used.
Better go with a completed paperwork to the DMV - they are very picky with custom vehicles now.

Now two things :
The manual states clearly more RACE CARS (02-2014) so when you submit pictures of an "original" car it is better to submit a "street" version.

Second, yes it is hard to find a master A-1 to A-8 but you have never a inspection anymore! The custom registered cars don't need one.

[dallas_]

Originally Posted by G-Pete

you have never a inspection anymore! The custom registered cars don't need one.

That is nice. There is a comment on the form that suggests keeping a copy in the car in case the nice policeman isn't aware of that feature.

That's a good suggestion. Ask me how I know.

[SSSammy]

OK Pete! I will bring a VTR-63 for the benefit of any menu driven clerk that I encounter. Good idea .. be prepared .. easy to throw it on the pile

Yes, I have a photo of a nice "street" GT40 that I am assured was driven only by the little old lady from Pasadena to church on Sunday ...

Sam

[am9648]

Lets revisit this thread when it's time for G-Petes inspection.

[damdfw]

Dang Sam.... That is not a little bit awesome... that is a big bit awesome..

Wow...

Originally Posted by SSSammy

So with G-Pete's guidance, I plan to go forward with:
VTR-61 Rebuilt Vehicle Statement, bearing the signature of Dennis Olthoff as the assembler, plus the invoices for chassis, motor, trans,
VTR-130U Title Application,
VTR-852 ASE Inspection augmented by the ASE Certification print out from the inspector,
certified weight certificate,
a photo or rubbing of the VIN plate,
3 photos of my car,
1 photo of an original 1966 car,
MCO (whew!)

I'm seeing the ASE mechanic on Monday to get the VTR-852 and his ASE report, then it's on to the Collin County Title Office

I will report back

Sam

Here's a peep at the object in question:

[SSSammy]

Thanks David! I was able to find a place to park it also:



Sam