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I can only suggest you talk IN PERSON with someone at a Dept of Motor Vehicle before you do anything. Also make 2-3 copies of each side as a safeguard. As I understand, most states, if not all, require a new title for new registrations coming into a state. maybe Washington can stamp VOID on the back of the orig. If you have to turn it in, I don't think it will have any effect on the value because you have the copies. Dennis
As Dennis said, make copies of the title and "age" one. Take that one to the DMV and tell them the original was lost and the copy is all you have. If they won't do anything without the original title, tell them you'll look for it and then "find" it and bring it in. Who knows, maybe they will accept the copy.
wow. That is a very good example of a Corvette that needs a restoration. Normally a restoration is a bad thing. Not in this case.
"Because restoration is an intervention that actually alters the car doing nothing, at least for a while, is often the best path. The first step in any new acquisition is to preserve what was just acquired. That may be as simple as placing the car into a facility where no further damage can take place.
The most serious, and perhaps the worst step, is to embark on a restoration too quickly. The restoration of any object is generally not reversible."
Here's a recent article about the various choices you have when considering to preserve or restore a car.
This is a good example of where the original finish was destroyed.
From: "You may all go to Hell- and I will go to Texas- Davy Crockett
St. Jude Donor '12
In regards to all the advice on the title, you really, really, really should have changed the the title over into your name in the state of issue. I personally know of several examples of exactly what you did, and it wound up being a pita to get a title for the car. First of all, Washington is not gonna GAS that you have an open title from another state. The best and easiest fix if you ever go back to the state of issue, and you have a permanent address there you can use, is do a title transfer Some states have gotten to where they charge a LOT for late filing fees. Then once you have a title in your name, it is a simple matter to do the registration in your new state. Don't put this off any longer. I hope I'm wrong, but I dont see Washington being any help.
Edit- In rereading the OP's question about title paperwork, I may have assumed incorrectly that the car is not currently titled in his name. If it is, then just contact Ohio and apply for lost title, all the while keeping the original in your pocket, if it is really important to you. Then when you get the duplicate, take it down to DMV in Washington, and get a Washington title.
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Great project! Is your dad still around to share in the rebirth? My late dad was also a tool and die maker. I have fond memories of us taking the body off of my 68. Good times. Good luck with the car. Jerry
Great project! Is your dad still around to share in the rebirth? My late dad was also a tool and die maker. I have fond memories of us taking the body off of my 68. Good times. Good luck with the car. Jerry
Thanks Jerry and yes he is still around. I made an agreement with him to return to Ohio as soon as the car is done so he can take it out for a spin. I will trailer it back the summer after next if all goes well and throw him the keys. We worked on it a little bit when i was a child so it will be a nice completion of that project to let him drive the finished product.
I would tell them that the title was lost and get them to reissue a replacement title. No way would I let them have the original title.
Look forward to watching your restoration.
All the best!
Danno
Absolutely! I wish I could have done that when purchasing from my relative's estate. But it got complicated and DMV would not release the original title to me. Some states might release it, but take the safe route with a little white lie. Fortunately I got good photos of both sides and when printed they could pass for good forgeries!
Good luck with the project. I just finished a 65 coupe. It is a long process but well worth it when you are done. Don't be shy about asking questions here, this forum has a wealth of knowledge and some great folks willing to help.
I don't know how far it is to your dads place in Ohio but I recommend driving it to him. The cars are made to drive! You'll love it more than trailerinf. Once you get the first stone chip it all feels fine.
Update: I was able to retitle in my name in Washington and keep the original title. They just put a 'Void' stamp in the lower corner of the original. I didn't have to turn over any of the original paperwork.
All the body work has been completed and this is the final sealing ready to go on over all the coats of Polyester. Next step after another round of blocking is to pull the body off and put it on a rotating dolly for final paint. The chassis will be restored next. Progress, slowly but we are moving in the right direction.
Did the body shop fill the two holes in the front nose where the crossed flag emblem goes? I'd want to re-drill those before paint. Great progress for only six months
Dennis
