To part or not to part
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@LocuMob and @Polara_500 dabble in this era
I personally wouldn't give a rat's *** about original paperwork unless it was in my name or someone in my family. What I see there doesn't look horrible, could be restored if desired, but be sure you want one cause you're likely to spend some time searching for parts. One year only body style doesn't help a bit.
Good Luck,
Good Luck,
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Not sure what it takes for a title in Iowa, here it takes an inspection and who knows how that one works. You can do what I'm thinking of, and get a title for the car, from Vermont. Yep, they will let you title a car even if you don't live there. Other members have done it, and I may if my parts car is better than the one I have a title for.
Like @Polara_500 said, be prepared to empty your wallet for the one year only parts. I started with one car, and now I have eight. (Four are parts cars) I found it easier to get a complete car for a few parts I needed. There are parts cars out there, but prices seem to be on the rise. If you can take parts off the good car, and put them on the rougher one, then it should be easier, and you'll get to know your car much more intimately.
Like @Polara_500 said, be prepared to empty your wallet for the one year only parts. I started with one car, and now I have eight. (Four are parts cars) I found it easier to get a complete car for a few parts I needed. There are parts cars out there, but prices seem to be on the rise. If you can take parts off the good car, and put them on the rougher one, then it should be easier, and you'll get to know your car much more intimately.
Like Locu - I started with one and now have 6, so he's gaining on me....... But many will sacrifice for the two I'm trying to build/maintain. When all is said and done I hope to have one decent project to peddle off along with some parts but that's years off for now.
Bennyboy96
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Thanks guys, I think I will just use it for parts. I just didn't want to be a make a mistake if the title gave it more value. I have definitely noticed parts are kinda scarce. I've been looking for AC parts for the good car. As for title bonding I've done a few older street bikes with ease. My dad tried the vermont title on a 79 gs400 suzuki and our courthouse would not take it. I don't remember their reasoning. Could have been the grumpy lady working that day. As soon as it warms up a bit I'll pull the door and fender for the good car. Thanks for the replies
Bennyboy96
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LocuMob
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That's the one to restore, the other one definitely needs more work on the driver's side.
I may be able to help you with A/C parts, if they are under the hood. I have two cars with A/C, I'll be taking the better parts for one car, and the rest will be spares.
The title's value is in being able to sell it clearly and cleanly with no legal stumbling blocks. You're already working on a bonded one for the other, so no problem after the bonding period.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
I've dealt with that old witch, I came back when she wasn't around.
LocuMob
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Bennyboy96
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I'd take you up on that. Mines missing everything from the firewall forward. I have a pump and will make hoses
Bennyboy96
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Lol luckily she retired.I've dealt with that old witch, I came back when she wasn't around.
LocuMob
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I have a complete system I just took out of a car. It's yours.
Bennyboy96
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Hopefully the bonding goes ok. If not there's the other way. Taking the vin tag and title from the blue one. Which the Dot probably wouldn't like
Bennyboy96
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Yes it does. They know they can make your life hell lolI'm from Iowa originally, jones county. Pays to be on good terms with the folks working at the court house
LocuMob
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I'm from Iowa originally, jones county. Pays to be on good terms with the folks working at the court house
A friend works at the DMV, so I don't get hassled. Plus they don't care too much here. She even got me plates with the last two digits, to go with the year of two cars, 66 & 68. But she still won't tell me the name of the person who has the personalized plates I want for my truck.
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