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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | I bought a '51 with a title and rusted out cab. Found a 50 cab and swapped em'. Once I get the project running I'll need to register it and eventually transfer title to someone else and am wondering about a few possible problems.
For example, the '50 cab has a vent in the driverside cowl that I'd like to keep. The engine is from a '62 school bus (261), the rear differential is from a 69 chevelle (12 bolt posi, 3.73:1) the transmission is from an '85 s-10, etc...
I was planning on just putting the '51 tag on the '50 cab and takin' the beast in for an inspection.
Am I gonna have a problem? If so, what can I do to minimize it?
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 | State laws vary, so the first thing to do would be consult your local DMV and find out what has to happen.. and I certianly wouldn't mention that you've swapped VIN tags!!
In most cases, if the vehicle was last titled in the state in which you'd like to register it, it's a simple process of just going down to the DMV and getting tags.
If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than your own, most states want to inspect the vehicle.. mostly to make sure the number on the title matches the number on the truck.
an idea is only stupid if you think about it rationally.
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