Registration Advice Requested

[nsnake]

Howdy All, Thanks in advance for reading on what I'm sure is a well-travelled topic here.

I've recently relocated to San Mateo county from Georgia with my Cobra in tow. I'm finally facing my fears of titling and registering in California. I've tried to home school on the subject as much as possible, but have a bit of a unique situation in a out of state transfer.

My car is registered in as a 1993 car in Georgia, with a GA-issued VIN and title. Emissions certification in GA included applying for 'non-conforming vehicle' status. That meant a two-speed idle sniffer test that pitted the car against 'mid-70's GA standards (a low bar). The the car passed. Although it does have a bit of a hot cam but is an otherwise a stock, carburated 302. I don't know the year of the block, but presume it's a '93 and a 302 donor. I've owned the car for over a year, and like the seller, have no history on the builder. The VIN tag is GA 're-constructed vehicle' and riveted inside the door jamb. Another note if relevant.. afraid my GA registration just expired during the move.

Fast forward to California. From what I can tell and presuming I've got a '93 block, my car will only be legal with an SB-100 # or a new (old) motor.

I presume a DMV appointment with title application and original bill of sale in hand. Also that a 'statement of construction' wouldn't apply if I'm providing the bill of sale. Finally, I think that I would keep my GA VIN and a visit with the CHP wouldn't be required. I'm not clear if I should make that DMV visit now, have to wait until January (if the SB-100 #s have been depleted for 2011), when the 'BAR referee' visit happens, and if there are any other feats of strength (I've read 'brake and light?) that I'm missing.

Any advice?

Thanks again your help. I look forward to meeting you all at some point - hopefully driving a legally registered Cobra.

Mark

[Got the Bug]

Mark,

Welcome to the Bay Area! SB100 is definitely the path to follow. Block type is no longer a method that you can use to register a manufactured vehicle in California.

Just walk into the DMV with your GA title and start the SB100 process. Someone else that has brought an out of State car in CA can give you the detailed steps, but I'm guessing that you're next stop may be the CHP to verify the VIN. Last stop would be the BAR to get your SB100 sticker.

You should be able to request a couple of TOPs (temporary operating permits) to get you on the road if SB100 certificates are not available. THE source for the best information and service in the Bay Area is Jody (manager) at the DMV in Santa Clara.

Good luck. See you on the road soon!

[tcrist]

I just got my SB100 sequance number about two weeks ago. Just finished fixing my trans and finished off adding a closed PCV system tonight. I still need to call the BAR and set up an appointment.

Anyway, about the SB100 numbers available. When I got mine they said there was still over 250 numbers left. So getting one now should not be a problem.

If you need it I have names and numbers for the DMV speciality people in Sacramento to talk to.

From what I understand (I think it was actually from Doug "Got The Bug"), Santa clara DMV is the place to go for the DMV process.

[nsnake]

Doug, Terry, Thanks a million - great to hear SB-100 numbers should be available. I'd read horror stories of getting up at 4 a.m. January 2nd to wait in the DMV line.

Mark

[nsnake]

Doug, Terry, Thanks a million - great to hear SB-100 numbers should be available. I'd read horror stories of getting up at 4 a.m. January 2nd to wait in the DMV line.

Mark

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by nsnake

Doug, Terry, Thanks a million - great to hear SB-100 numbers should be available. I'd read horror stories of getting up at 4 a.m. January 2nd to wait in the DMV line.

Mark

The demand for SB100 dropped off of a cliff when the economy turned down. I bet they still have some SB100s left. If they don't, you won't have to worry...the days of having to show up at the DMV at 4:00 am are over for a while.

[Guppiedriver]

Mark,

Although it was 7 years ago, I brought my car in from out of state, having been registered in Colorado. Shouldn't make any difference if your out of state registration has expired. I got a TOP and had the VIN verified by CHP and then a trip to the BAR for a "Base Line" check I think he called it. That meant there was no standard to meet, (you cannot fail) just a reading "for the record" (?). Anyway the process was simple, no brake light, headlamp check necessary since the car had been registered already. As I recall at the DMV there was a different nomenclature for this process (SB 3850,??), but it still used a SB 100 sequence # for the process. Good luck.

[nsnake]

Thanks again guys - very helpful. Guppie, I hope mine turns out to be that straightforward.

[John S Peterson]

No sniff test any more.... just the visual and your decision on where to place the label.

JP

[PANAVIA]

SB100 # 345 was issued in the last week - plenty of numbers left.