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12-28-2015, 08:36 AM | #1 |
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Minnesota title inspection
In Minnesota the inspector must see the serial number stamped on the frame....On a Model A the number is under the body cowl when the car is assembled....Is there a alternate?
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12-28-2015, 08:55 AM | #2 |
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You can try one of those "manufacturers" plates on the firewall and hope the inspector doesn't know any better. These cars are 80+ years old. They don't get a lot of experience with them. Any cars coming into Pa are subject to the same serial number verification. We also need a rubbing of the serial number. It can be a PITA. Get a copy of the law and see what exceptions are in it.
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Ask your DOT if they would waive the inspection because of where the Number is located. They would probably want pretty good proof that the Number is actually what you say it is. Larry
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12-28-2015, 10:59 AM | #4 |
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I took a pencil and paper to the engine block number and made a rubbing of the number. I also took a picture of the number and pictures of the car from all sides. I never had to lift the body or have it inspected in person. I did this about 15 years ago for 2 Model A titles. The titles are bonded for 3 years, and this cost $500 for two titles, tax and bonding, plus the antique plates.
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12-28-2015, 11:31 AM | #5 |
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I bought my restored Model A from a man in upstate New York, and while he was restoring it, he also did a number tracing of the frame, which he gave to me when I bought the car. Wonder how many folks know to do that when they have their car apart?
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12-28-2015, 12:07 PM | #6 |
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I have to have my car inspected because it was a chassis only. Did you have it inspected and where in Minnesota. |
12-28-2015, 12:38 PM | #7 |
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I have heard some DMV offices are tougher than others for unusual things, like builders titles. You might check around with people you know to see if you can find a DMV that is more accommodating. Rusty Nelson |
12-28-2015, 12:40 PM | #8 |
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I didn't have to have it inspected. I thought you couldn't get a title on just the chassis. I thought you had to have a roadworthy vehicle to get a title, or at least a complete vehicle, like with some kind of body on the frame.
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12-28-2015, 01:41 PM | #10 |
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I think I would start with #2's advice. At the DMV it depends on who you end up talking to. I've never run across this situation where the inspector must see the frame #. I would start with an engine # or firewall body #. If the clerk starts talking about the ''inspector'' go to another office.
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12-28-2015, 02:37 PM | #11 |
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It may be a shady idea, but if it were my car, I would stamp the engine number (or title number if different) into the center crossmember in front of the seat, under the floorboard, and show them that.
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12-28-2015, 04:20 PM | #12 |
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In my dealings with the IDOT about getting a Bonded Title, I realized right away that if they sense that you are less than honest, you will travel though Hell.. And may not return.
Give them all the info they ask for Be totally honest with them. No gimmicks. They know them all. In spite of what you think about their car intelligence Provide more details than they ask for (if you have them) Always "thank you." And DON"T "hound" them. They work at their own pace. We are not the only Customer they have. Larry
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12-28-2015, 05:48 PM | #13 |
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I don't think its shady or duplicitus in any way as long as you not trying to alter the number in anyway. Anymore than painting the number on the door is shady. Stupid, Yes! Shady, no! The folks who make those plates expect you to stamp the correct number in the blank field. That's why it's there. It's an alternative source, much more available. Honesty is the best policy! But there's nothing wrong with helping honesty out now and then.
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12-28-2015, 06:29 PM | #14 |
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I had to bring mine to Mora, Minnesota where the inspector used the engine number. He had just inspected a T and did the same thing. He ran the engine number to see if it was registered anywhere else. It wasn't. I also had to post a bond against the title but it wasn't a big deal.
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AND great images of the frame's Serial Number. (They call it a VIN.) Saved 'em a trip! They do things right..
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12-29-2015, 04:24 PM | #17 |
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Lot of good advise, however, I disagree with giving them more information than they ask for. This can lead to more questions that you can not answer. Just give them what they ask for. Just my thought learned through experience.
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12-29-2015, 04:49 PM | #18 |
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Delaware must see the number also, our '29 Special had a 10+ year old ownership in MI, and a trip to DE/DMV led to the procedure to get to the stamped numbers. A decision was made to rebuild motor/transmission, with a brake overhaul in the near future.. Blessing in disguise(?)
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