[/LIST]As for the idea that you can't reissue an MSO; I find that assertion silly. Suppose somebody at Ford issued one listing the Mfr as FROD, or one with the wrong serial number or year. Are you telling me they would simply stick the dealer or buyer with the ensuing problem? I don't think so. This situation is no different. The MSO is materially incorrect, and needs to be replaced.
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SPF MK III cars ("427 Cobra") are MSO'd as "1965" models.
And Ford does not make mistakes on the MSOs, they are generated via a program that ties to the VIN as generated at the assembly plant. And a WMI VIN has a check digit in it that helps identify bogus VINS
Understand that an "MSO" (or COO or MCO depending upon what some call it) is the "birth certificate" for the vehicle. You don't want multiple "originals" out there (well, despite what Lonesome Bob says about BO) and to do so is to my understanding a Federal violation.
I have personallly filled out MSOs, when Autokraft/AC first started to import fully certified AC MK IVs Brian Angliss was unfamiliar with the US MSO system, in the UK they issue a "Certificate of Newness" so Ford supplied some blank engraved forms from the US Banknote Company to Autokraft. Brian promptly sent them to me and said "Fill 'em out". So all of the early cars had MSOs that had the information hand typed by myself. Once he got going I showed him what needed to go on these and Paula at the factory took over the duty. I still have blank Autokraft MSOs and could therorectically issue a new MSO for a 25 year old car....but it wouldn't be legal.
Just as a duplicate title is subordinate to the original, a replacement MSO is subordinate to the original. Say I turned the MSO for GTXXXX into New York State for title, with a duplicate I could also turn it in to Ohio and perhaps gain another title. What if I sell you the car with the New York title and then claim continued ownership with the Ohio title as proof? Would this be a can of worms? When an original MSO is "damaged" it is to be returned to the issuer for replacement, how would you do that if you had given the "1966" model year MSO to the state for registration?
I understand that it sounds like simple typing excersise to change it but there is more to it.
And suggesting one "lie" about a component on the car to gain registration is dangerous and to my thoughts, foolhardy. And posting it here is even more questionable. Are you aware that Mr. Morgester, of the Cali Atty. Generals office is a posting member on Club Cobra? And I would venture to say he has perused this site.
Even though I am guilty of "rapid posting" I suggest we all think it through before committing our words to the net forever...................