Date:         Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:14:57 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Ellis <ellisjames@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Ellis <ellisjames@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Converting a salvage title in CA
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I am attempting a similar feat in Arizona. It is no fete' by any means.

My $200. 1980 Diesel Dasher needs to go through a "Level III" inspection prior
to it being bestowed with what AZ calls a "restored" title. For a low dough car
for personal usage I dont mind it having this type of a title. If it fails that
inspection then it will flatly be illegal to drive on the street.

If it was anything other than a "throw-away" car then I would highly advise
steering clear of either salvage or restored titles when shopping/buying.

I am looking to change the name from Dasher to Thrasher. =)

In order to get a restored title I had to make an appointment to have it
thoroughly inspected. Everything that caused it to be condemned in the first
place needs to be corrected. Body/frame/turn signals/running-brake lights and
the basic systems of the vehicle. In my case it runs and drives great, just had
a minor rear end tag that causes the rear hatchback not to latch.

I agree, once a salvage title, always a salvage title ~ of some flavor.

A vehicle that has a lost or abandoned title is a different story.
-ellis\

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