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Don't forget this tid bit. The advantage in 1A is that it has the Vin plate matching your title. The other options involve some possible hassle/nightmare/DMV fights. You never know how all that will go. "Rebuilt" title, bonded title, ETC! Switching VIN plates without DMV supervision is illegal and won't match the frame stamp anyway.
1A= can of beans
1B= Stinky idea
2A= can of worms maybe
2B= can of worms maybe
3A= Sell the project, buy another
3B= Take up bowling
You will come up with the right choice now that you have reached out to the Stovebolt Positive Mental Attitude Motivational Life Coach Club.
I will check back after my Pessimists Anonymous meeting.