CA Engine Swap Laws/Question

[rfmaster]

Originally Posted by Fitz

Yeah. Right. They're those same guys that Titled, Smogged and Licensed this specially constructed, one of a kind chassis running a 12 cylinder M-47 TANK engine. Take a close look at the rear view. Is that a Califiornia TAG? Why yes, it is!
They may be jerks but it's still possible to title and license a 32 Ford runninng a mid fifties Chrysler 392 Hemi!

'32 Ford had no smog requirements and is treated as such. As long as you have vin and title paperwork that states as original 1932 construction you can do what ever you like.

On the other hand specialty constructed vehicles (without pre 1960 VIN i.e. before smog requirements) is a completely different problem when it comes to titling. For full gory details see here:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/spcnsreg.htm

You have to camp out (or make an appointment) around DMV on the first day of the New Year for a chance for 500 spots allocated for such vehicles!!
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/spcns.htm

It is a royal pita, but it is an eco-bureaucrats dream!

//RF