Bob, first step is to get all the paperwork from the DMV.
https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/vs100.pdf
After that you make an appointment at the Dept of Field Investigation for the initial inspection. Mine was locatied in Albany. Be prepared to trailer the car there and back home. Hopefully you have an office near you, maybe Binghamton? After that you get permission from the DMV to get a normal annual NY Safety inspection locally. You have to trailer the car there also. (to be legal). After that inspection they give you permission to register the car and obtain a title. I'd be more than happy to help out in any way if needed.
Good luck!
Gary Speckman
PS I have a pair of foam socks I made to pass the "padded visor" requirement part of the inspection. Be glad to send them to you if you have visors that need padding. Also, all the lights have to be DOT approved, let me know if you need help with that.
[quote=BobP607;1511592]It took a while (doesn't everything these days?) but I finally have an engine installed in the car. Its undergoing final detailing now. Should be able to start the dreaded NYS registration process soon.
I will see if I can post a picture