Thanks for that explanation. I’ll just hang back and wait for things to shake out. Hopefully this will be full encompassing with Ariel Atoms, Ultima Evolutions, etc. I don’t want to register in Montana due to the recent scrutiny in the last years the state IRS has on “tax avoidance” with LLC’s even though that wouldn’t be the reason for registering in that state. Thanks again for all of your efforts on making this possible for all kit car owners.
Texas Revoking Titles (and how you can help)
- Thread starter Adam
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Desert Sasqwatch
Goblin Guru
Kudos to everyone who worked hard to get this pushed through the Texas legislature. The passage of this bill ill go a long way to help not only those in Texas building kit cars, but will carry weight when used as an example for other states to pass similar bills to protect the hobby.
aaronbuley
Well-Known Member
Starting this process on Monday. Is anyone super clear on how this works at this point?
Just pass an emissions test (https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/vi/uniqueVeh.htm) via the normal Inspection process?
@Lonny / @Adam, do I need to get a new custom VIN from you?
Just pass an emissions test (https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/vi/uniqueVeh.htm) via the normal Inspection process?
@Lonny / @Adam, do I need to get a new custom VIN from you?
RouteAbel
Well-Known Member
@aaronbuley How were you planning to pass that emissions test? Did you keep your evap systems and add Cats?
aaronbuley
Well-Known Member
I just heard back from the Texas DMV. I completed the 68A process and went to go get my Title and VIN. They weren't sure what to do so they sent the info to Austin on Friday. They heard back today and said they weren't going to give a Title and VIN because "it's not a replica of anything. It's just a kit car you built." She said they have committed to figuring out this process "at some point in the future" but for now are saying No.
Now, I'm going to go try in Oklahoma where I have family living and can leverage their address.
Now, I'm going to go try in Oklahoma where I have family living and can leverage their address.
JSATX
Goblin Guru
The October board meeting came and went. We were not on the agenda, which was a little disappointing but it was not surprising.
December board meeting is canceled for holidays.
The good news is my partner in all this was selected for the advisory board to the DMV, due to returning to school and a baby on the way I did not apply for advisor position, but will of course continue to work closely with all involved.
Additional good news is Rep Thompson who originally sponsored the bill is continuing to provide a lot of support and is keeping up with the situation well. The executive director of the DMV board is also very supportive.
Will keep on keeping on and soon this mess will be behind us.
December board meeting is canceled for holidays.
The good news is my partner in all this was selected for the advisory board to the DMV, due to returning to school and a baby on the way I did not apply for advisor position, but will of course continue to work closely with all involved.
Additional good news is Rep Thompson who originally sponsored the bill is continuing to provide a lot of support and is keeping up with the situation well. The executive director of the DMV board is also very supportive.
Will keep on keeping on and soon this mess will be behind us.
kalishek
Well-Known Member
Welcome to Okie-dom my friend. Even better than the land of OZ for kit car owners. <]8D
RouteAbel
Well-Known Member
lots of legalese but it sounds promising....I think. Whats your opinion? Does this align to what you were fighting for?
JSATX
Goblin Guru
More progress has been made, I can for the first time say we are genuinely close to wrapping this up. The DMV board opened up the new rules to comments, we (assembled vehicle coalition) wrote out our questions and concerns which were accepted into the record at the February board meeting.
basically the short of it is kit cars will follow form VTR-64 which is a pretty relaxed safety inspection. We do not yet know if it will be a one time inspection or if they will also be subject to standard annual safety inspections. It was our recommendation that each new registration (each new owner) be required to get the enhanced inspection but that assembled vehicles be exempt from annuals.
basically the short of it is kit cars will follow form VTR-64 which is a pretty relaxed safety inspection. We do not yet know if it will be a one time inspection or if they will also be subject to standard annual safety inspections. It was our recommendation that each new registration (each new owner) be required to get the enhanced inspection but that assembled vehicles be exempt from annuals.
