Hello Josh,
Come to Breakfast at Athens any Saturday and the Presidents will fill you in on all we can on the subject of registration. There is a new bill that is going in to effect the beginning of next year that will affect how the process works.
It is House bill100 and partially reads:
SB100 requires a passenger vehicle or pickup truck that is specially constructed to be inspected by service stations authorized to perform such functions. An emission inspection will be based upon the engine model-year or model-year used in the vehicle. The owner will also have the option of choosing whether the inspection is based on the engine or vehicle model-year. Upon completion of the inspection, the referee would be required to affix a tamper-resistant label to the vehicle. They would also be required to issue a certificate that establishes the engine or vehicle model-year and emission control system application. The bill also requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to provide an initial registration to the first 500 vehicles that meet the specified criteria and are presented to the department for registration.
Specially constructed vehicles or 'kit cars' are defined as vehicles specifically built for private use, not for resale, and not constructed by a licensed manufacturer or re-manufacturer. The law also states that all such vehicles must be inspected for emission control and certification as required by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
What this all means and the changes it will entail....Who knows. If I were you I would be looking for a pre -1968 engine and go from there. come to Athens burgers in Dublin on any Saturday morning and we will be happy to share any collective wisdom we have......Should take all of 7-8 seconds.
Best Regards,
Tony R.