[mgiannetto]

JC,

Not sure why they are giving you a problem. When I first registered my car I did it as a normal registration (which it sounds like you now have). Then I decided to change to collectors status. So I brought that registration into the DMV and simply filled out an application for a collectors registration. There was no problem at all making the switch. Have you asked them to do that (it may cost you a few bucks)?

You certainly do not want to go through a full blown safety inspection. Even aisde from that, for a regular inspection, without an engine letter (indicating the year of the block) they may hold you to the emissions standards of the year on the title - which could be a real problem.

Have you tried what I am suggesting?

Mike