The process has been interesting to say the least.
DMV:
I had knowledge that there were still quite a few numbers left (CHP & DMV via phone) so I took my paperwork (statement of facts, bill of sale and MSO along with my check book and was first in line. Upon entering I was given a number and when called to the first counter was told that SB100 was only on Jan 1, I replied no not true, it was until all numbers were gone, they replied we have no numbers, I then asked for someone who had done this before. I finally got the manager who filled out my paperwork, took my money and gave me a SB100 number.
CHP:
Knowing that the CHP is going to do a VIN check and that the car did not have a VIN, I took the liberty to stamp the MSO number it two places appropriate for a VIN. Once at the CHP they asked to see the VIN, I showed them, and ten minutes later has my signed docs.
Brake & Light:
After calling around in my area I found several companies capable of doing the Brake & Light inspection, but all wanted specs on brake pads, calipers and the like. Luckily on a visit to Superformance, Lance told me of the guy they use, who upon a ten minute visit, I again left with the needed paperwork.
BAR:
Being the last item I thought everything was sewn up, not the case. After the referee looked at my paperwork he asked, "so this car has never been registered?" No. "you bought this car complete" Yes, "then you can't use the SB100 process and it has to be registered as a 2011" GULP! He left the area to call Sacramento and to discuss with his supervisor. I called Bill, the seller and discussed my impending doom. When the referee returned he told that since the car was complete it made Bill a manufacturer, I objected to that notion and told him that the car was built for personal use and sold out of hardship. Back on the phone to Sacramento. He came back and told me if I could get more information that would back up that statement he would tag my car. The next day I arrived with documents that stated just what I had told him, with dated 2007 photos, signed affidavit and a prayer. He took my 8.25 and put his BAR sticker on the car.
DMV:
Next stop for my plates.
