Good luck with the hunt! I had to part out a 29 Gazelle since I couldn’t get the darn thing smog approved and registered (Titled as a 99 special construction vehicle)! The guy at the smog shop told me “Hey, she’s a VW…If it’s not Smokin…It’s broken!” He thought it was funny, while I just returned home with my tail between my legs!

Yesterday,…[Read more]

I did the same, with my toy. Marine Grade all the way! West Marine is where I purchased my fuse panel (12 fuse capacity), relays, switches and even the wire! I’ve yet to have a single problem, since I rewired her…I also went crazy with grounding posts. All of my electrical items are on it’s own fuse, relay, and ground connection. I just check…[Read more]

I’m afraid I feel Violated just looking at it!!!

She’s one Heck of a Ride!!! Congratulations!!!

Ed,

If Susanne is free that weekend (she often has a conflicting event), we will have the IM and the Boxster.

If not, I’m not sure. Likely will be a weather related decision.

Spyder build updates:

https://alongcameaspyder.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/failure-of-the-wipers-test-fitting-seats/

In Georgia they won’t title any vehicle as old as mine.  MY TDr is on a 71 VW chassis so they won’t even consider it. Registration was pretty simple with bill of sale. Moneypenny is registered as a 1971VW-Other. Still wish I had a title for it though because without it Moneypenny is destined to live forever in Georgia. Unless the laws change.…[Read more]

Ed, once again, gives good advice.

North Carolina allows a different route:  Home-made.  Allowing for our pre-NASCAR bootlegger and stock car heritage.  Some inspections are required.

These are small prices for what you’re looking at. Maybe spend $100 with the lawyer first and fashion the deal thusly:

You sign a contract with the seller promising to pay $2500 WHEN  the car is titled, with $500 earnest money fronted.

Seller petitions for the title, with you and your lawyer’s help. You pay any court/legal costs.

???

Profits.

If the squirters don’t deploy with the flashing lights it’s not a proper clown car!

Congrats, Paul. So now what are you bringing to Carlisle?

David, I was lucky to find a marine panel that was divided into two 6 fuse sections plus an additional section for grounds. Biggest problem for me was the two speed wiper motor.  VW’s original wiper switch was unique Fiber Fab’s answer was to make it single speed and ignore the parking circuit. I figured something out to make it work corr…[Read more]

Greggs
Exactly what I did, using marine grade switches with 15 amp ratings and 15 amp rated relays. I also separated circuits between ignition switched loads and switched loads on two marine grade spade fuse panels. Also upgraded grounds so there was no difference in resistance for any electrical loads, essentially a copper buss bar in front and…[Read more]

Congrats on your new car! I’ve always thought Porsches were the coolest supercar out there! Two thumbs up!                                   Of course you now are no longer (literally) under the radar!

Thanks for the comments.  I live in Missouri.  I have been working on this all day and it seems that in Missouri there is a court action call declaratory judgement.  I am checking into it tomorrow but told today I may need to hire a lawyer to fill out the petition.  POSSIBLE BIG PROBLEM is that I was told today I may not have standing to file for…[Read more]

What a terrible problem!

Best to get a bill of sale from the seller and work from there. In most states you can get a title–eventually–but it might be a slog if you don’t have a manufacturers certificate of origin or a pretty complete list of donor parts and prices paid.

One way I’ve seen people move this issue, if the Dept. of Motor Vehicles…[Read more]

Hi,

We can’t even begin to answer until we know where you live. 😉

But the Specialty Equipmetn Manurfacturers Association has a great resource the SEMA Title and registration toolbox.

https://www.semasan.com/resources/everything-you-need-register-and-title-your-hobby-car-all-50-states

Click on your state to read the details for titling and…[Read more]

Hi. This isn’t a direct answer, but when you see a “Chevy” or “Ford,” it means the engine, drive train and suspension are sourced from a donor Chevette, Pinto or Mustang II.

Each kit manufacturer designed frames for their own cars. Some were customizable for Chevy or Ford hard mounting points. The kit buyer would specify their preference when…[Read more]

It’s off topic, but for our Florida friends thinking of towing to Carlisle, stay tuned to the forum!

Our friends in the Speedster Owners Group organize caravans from various points in the country. There is always a “a southeast” caravan.

Ed or I, or maybe Bill, will share details in the Clubs and Shows section as those trips get organized!