Guest altoids Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 In the definitions of Specially Constructed Vehicles > Custom Built Vehicle it states: A vehicle, including motorcycles, reconstructed or assembled by a nonmanufacturer from new or used parts that has an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle. Yada yada.....My question is when its being titled as a "Custom Built Vehicle" since I'm the one who assembled/pieced/built the vehicle, I am the "nonmanufacturer" by the definitions, correct (the maker/builder of the vehicle)? Not Ford, GM, Dodge, Toyota, Nissan, so on & so forth.Reason I ask this is because I'm trying to get my build inspected by DMV & I told him that I'm the nonmanufacturer that reconstructed/assembled this vehicle. His response was "uh, it has to be titled under the manufacturers make, not you". Am I not correct in my thinking that since I reconstructed/assembled said vehicle that it should be titled as "Specially Constructed Vehicle" & the make be "Custom Built" with the year built being "2011"?I have all my receipts, paper work/documentation (NC titles for the two vehicles I had to use for build have been in my name for awhile) & pictures from beginning to end by the way. Let me know please if I am wrong here? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 You are referring to North Carolina laws regarding the licensing of a vehicle you built, that is not an antique, rather than the rules of the Antique Automobile Club of America, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest altoids Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 You are correct. It is not an antique (I know AACA, duh), but I thought if any forum would have a clue it would be this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 altoids,I saw your Private Message before seeing this post. Check your Private Messages. I think I have an answer that will help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I'm lost here. I'm not quite sure what your question/problem is. Most people, when building a vehicle from parts and multiple vehicles will do just about anything to keep from getting the dreaded Specially Constructed Vehicle stigma, yet you seem (to me) to want just that. The SCV is harder to sell and harder to insure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 If the vehicle is totally custom assembled with a hand-built body and doesn't resemble an existing car (an example of the latter would be a street rod that uses a commercially available 32 Ford body), then most states will register it by the manufacturer of the major component - usually the engine. I'm guessing you didn't make THAT yourself, did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I have communicated with the original poster. The vehicle is basically an extended jeep on a ford truck chassis. I have given him my best advice on how to deal with NC DMV on his vehicle. It does not appear that it will be a Specially Constructed Vehicle under NC law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest altoids Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'll post back end result when I get it all sorted out with DMV. Supposedly two weeks from last Thursday:rolleyes:??? I actually would rather have the *Specially Constructed Vehicle* on the title & make as *Custom Built* for my own reasons. I'll update thread later on. I send Thank's to all that helped thru PM's on the forum, nice community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest altoids Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 If the vehicle is totally custom assembled with a hand-built body and doesn't resemble an existing car (an example of the latter would be a street rod that uses a commercially available 32 Ford body), then most states will register it by the manufacturer of the major component - usually the engine. I'm guessing you didn't make THAT yourself, did you?And no Joe, I did not make the engine:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) In Ma., a Specially Constructed Vehicle would have to meet the DOT and EPA standards for 2011! :eek: Be happy with their decision.Ps. If you are looking for any friendly answers on non antique cars go to, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Edited June 6, 2011 by R Walling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest effacient Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hi Roger Walling, I hope that I would be happy in their decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dick Whittington Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I'm lost here. I'm not quite sure what your question/problem is. Most people, when building a vehicle from parts and multiple vehicles will do just about anything to keep from getting the dreaded Specially Constructed Vehicle stigma, yet you seem (to me) to want just that. The SCV is harder to sell and harder to insure.In NC, you do not have much of a choice. A few people playing games messed things up for everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) Ma. title definitions.http://www.semasan.com/images/pdf/MAdef.pdf NY,http://www.semasan.com/images/pdf/NYdef.pdf Edited June 14, 2011 by R Walling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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