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bob8619 · 11-07-2016, 08:26 PM

Anybody have experience with the "assembled from parts" title stuff in florida? I'll call the dmv tomorrow but just wanted to ask here to in case someone has dealt with it.

Overdriven · 11-08-2016, 09:38 AM

If you're buying a vehicle "assembled from parts" be sure the previous owner completed the process and the vehicle has been issued a new title. If the process hasn't been completed you're buying someone else's headache at best. Getting details from your local DMV regarding registering a salvaged vehicle is a must. Some states are more specific as to the reason a vehicle was salvaged but assembled from parts falls into the salvaged vehicle category as the requirements to put it back on the road are basically the same.

bob8619 · 11-08-2016, 11:43 AM

Its for my truck, replaced the frame so I guess technically I'm supposed to do this assembled from parts crap.

bigdog55 · 11-08-2016, 12:48 PM

If you have the title to the cab then why would need another title to just replace the frame?

**truckster** · 11-08-2016, 01:07 PM

I would not do it. If the VIN on the cab matches the VIN on the title, I'd leave well enough alone.

bob8619 · 11-08-2016, 01:32 PM

Yep screw that, I wont be doing it. The DMV doesn't even check VIN tags when issuing a license plate here so I will leave that can of worms closed.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 11-08-2016, 05:20 PM

Good choice !!!

Overdriven · 11-09-2016, 12:35 AM

If you still have the old frame, cut out the portion that has the numbers on it and save it. If you have a receipt of any kind for your new to you frame save that too, which btw would be required for the "assembled from parts" certification process. If you're afraid of having to defend yourself in a court of law these things will help you.

Personally I wouldn't do it either. It'll forever be on your title reducing the trucks value and it's unlikely that anyone will ever find out the frame was replaced anyway.

**special-K** · 11-09-2016, 07:50 AM

I just go by the cab VIN and use that title. I've never had a frame VIN checked for inspection, but I guess states vary. Here in MD, during safety inspection (by licensed shop), the door jamb plate gets checked to match title and MVA (DMV) never looks at the vehicle. Register historic and nobody looks at nothing, no inspection required. I have also never had a cop look at my VIN, just hand them license and registration card.

Open that can of worms and you may go home with no fish from th first can!

67 chevelle · 11-09-2016, 10:52 AM

All you did was frame work , dont get started with them , dot-tax collector , they are impossible to deal with , IE "government employees" , yes been there done that , in floriDA , on a rebuild title

11-07-2016, 08:26 PM	#1
bob8619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ft Myers Florida Posts: 571	Florida Assembled from parts Anybody have experience with the "assembled from parts" title stuff in florida? I'll call the dmv tomorrow but just wanted to ask here to in case someone has dealt with it. __________________ 1968 C10

11-08-2016, 09:38 AM	#2
Overdriven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 598	Re: Florida Assembled from parts If you're buying a vehicle "assembled from parts" be sure the previous owner completed the process and the vehicle has been issued a new title. If the process hasn't been completed you're buying someone else's headache at best. Getting details from your local DMV regarding registering a salvaged vehicle is a must. Some states are more specific as to the reason a vehicle was salvaged but assembled from parts falls into the salvaged vehicle category as the requirements to put it back on the road are basically the same.

11-08-2016, 11:43 AM	#3
bob8619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ft Myers Florida Posts: 571	Re: Florida Assembled from parts Its for my truck, replaced the frame so I guess technically I'm supposed to do this assembled from parts crap. __________________ 1968 C10

11-08-2016, 12:48 PM	#4
bigdog55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: TX Posts: 122	Re: Florida Assembled from parts If you have the title to the cab then why would need another title to just replace the frame? __________________ Brian

11-08-2016, 01:07 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,896	Re: Florida Assembled from parts I would not do it. If the VIN on the cab matches the VIN on the title, I'd leave well enough alone.

11-08-2016, 01:32 PM	#6
bob8619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ft Myers Florida Posts: 571	Re: Florida Assembled from parts Yep screw that, I wont be doing it. The DMV doesn't even check VIN tags when issuing a license plate here so I will leave that can of worms closed. __________________ 1968 C10

11-08-2016, 05:20 PM	#7
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,938	Re: Florida Assembled from parts Good choice !!!

11-09-2016, 12:35 AM	#8
Overdriven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 598	Re: Florida Assembled from parts If you still have the old frame, cut out the portion that has the numbers on it and save it. If you have a receipt of any kind for your new to you frame save that too, which btw would be required for the "assembled from parts" certification process. If you're afraid of having to defend yourself in a court of law these things will help you. Personally I wouldn't do it either. It'll forever be on your title reducing the trucks value and it's unlikely that anyone will ever find out the frame was replaced anyway.

11-09-2016, 07:50 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Florida Assembled from parts I just go by the cab VIN and use that title. I've never had a frame VIN checked for inspection, but I guess states vary. Here in MD, during safety inspection (by licensed shop), the door jamb plate gets checked to match title and MVA (DMV) never looks at the vehicle. Register historic and nobody looks at nothing, no inspection required. I have also never had a cop look at my VIN, just hand them license and registration card. Open that can of worms and you may go home with no fish from th first can! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-09-2016, 10:52 AM	#10
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: Florida Assembled from parts All you did was frame work , dont get started with them , dot-tax collector , they are impossible to deal with , IE "government employees" , yes been there done that , in floriDA , on a rebuild title __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive



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