Hot Rods Getting Early Car Titled In Mass (No VIN)?

Curious if anyone has built a '30s rod from just a body with no vin or numbers to start with and actually got it titled & registered in Mass? I'd like to start a long term project from ground up with just an old body. Probably build my own frame, etc.

 

Hmm. Whatever anyone tells you about how they did it yesterday will be different than what it takes to do it today. And tomorrow will probably be different. So long term project like that will be in question because of changes in laws. If you do this keep all the receipts you get. Get extras if you can. lol The states want a sales tax trail. If you get a title get it put in your name right away. That way it is yours. Get it done as quick as you can because "maybe" sooner than we think cars as we know them may not be on the road. I am saying MAYBE.

 

I guess my question is can you get an early rod titled in Mass if it doesn't have a vin / body number or previous title?

 

You need to call or visit the RMV, and ask the question there.

Unless there is someone here that is a current expert in this process in Massachusetts, you are likely to only get wrong answers here.

In general, under the laws of most states, if what you have does not have a VIN/serial number/body number, it is NOT A VEHICLE until it has been issued one.

Many states have a process for building a vehicle from scratch. All states that do have different criteria.

You must be prepared to hear the news that this is indeed not possible, or too onerous to do.

I cannot say for sure, but be ready.

 

I did not read the whole thing but this will get you started. Check "specially constructed vehicle". Save your recipts, buy lotscof headache meds.
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2H

 

Note that people will chime in to tell you all about how they do it in their state, but all that matters is how to do it in yours. In addition to the link provided by 5window, SEMA has some guidelines. https://www.semasan.com/resources/e...gister-and-title-your-hobby-car-all-50-states