Hi,
I live in Ohio also and had the same problem when I bought my 51. It was registerd in NY with the engine number and I wanted to title it in OH with the VIN. Had to take it to a Ohio Highway Patrol inspection facility and they put it on a lift and checked it over and then gave me a form with the VIN number on it and I was able to take it to the BMV and register it. Check with your local BMV for the nearest inspection facility. I had to wait a couple of weeks to get an appointment.
Hope this helps.
Chris
