Hi, are there any Idaho folks out there? I am contemplating a move to Coeur D'Alene from New Mexico and wonder about registering a kit car in Idaho. If any of you from Idaho can enlighten me, please help. Thanks,john
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John;
What the Idaho brethren, would need to know, is how the car is currently registered?, if it is a pan based car, chassis year of manufacture, and engine, year of manufacture. What does the Idaho DMV ask/require via their website? If it is a specially constructed vehicle the rules very from state to state
As long as you are not a Ho. You don't have to register.
Yeah we register our Hos too.
Originally Posted by BADSPD:
As long as you are not a Ho. You don't have to register.
Assuming HO means homeowner,I was not clear in my question. My plan would be to move to Coeur D'Alene, buy a home, move all my cars there, and register them. Idaho would become my permanent residence. Thanks again, john.
John, I see only 2 members from Idaho listed. Neither have posted on the site since April of 2013. But Idaho being such a recreation destination, there could be folks with primary residences else where, but a 2nd home in Idaho, with a Idaho registered replica.
Thanks Art. One of the positive characteristics of Idaho IMO is sparsely populated. That works against me when looking for members from that state. It is also a car friendly state like NM but personal experience from a fellow replica person would be helpful. I will continue to wait and see if someone with that personal knowledge shows up.
John, here's a starting point. Good luck
http://legislature.idaho.gov/i...3PrinterFriendly.htm
(m) Reconstructed vehicles. Vehicles which have been reconstructed by the use of a kit designed to be used to construct an exact replica of a vehicle which was previously constructed under a distinctive name, make, model or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles. A glider kit vehicle is not a reconstructed vehicle.
(n) Replica vehicle. A vehicle made to replicate any passenger car or truck previously manufactured, using metal, fiberglass or other composite materials. Replica vehicles must look like the original vehicle being replicated but may use a more modern drive train. At a minimum, replica vehicles shall meet the same federal motor vehicle safety and emission standards in effect for the year and type of vehicle being replicated.
OR.....
p) Specially constructed vehicle. Every vehicle of a type required to be registered not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles and not materially altered from its original construction and cannot be visually identified as a vehicle produced by a particular manufacturer. This includes:
(i) A vehicle that has been structurally modified so that it does not have the same appearance as a similar vehicle from the same manufacturer; or
(ii) A vehicle that has been constructed entirely from homemade parts and materials not obtained from other vehicles; or
(iii) A vehicle that has been constructed by using major component parts from one (1) or more manufactured vehicles and cannot be identified as a specific make or model; or
(iv) A vehicle constructed by the use of a custom kit that cannot be visually identified as a specific make or model. All specially constructed vehicles of a type required to be registered shall be certified by the owner to meet all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards in effect at the time construction is completed, and all requirements of chapter 9, title 49, Idaho Code.
Everything you need to know about Idaho special vehicle title and registration is here:
http://www.semasan.com/semaga/TagTitleToolbox_ID.pdf
An index to all states is here:
http://www.semasan.com/page.as...toolbox&g=SEMAGA
Thanks Pmossberg. I quickly went thru the first attachment and at first glance it appears that the replica approach may work well for me. I must say that it appears that Idaho is a fair and reasonable state to work with if you have a 550.
John,
Be aware that, in all states, our replicas only represent a tiny fraction of registered vehicles, so it's common to be helped by DMV employees who have never registered a car like ours. It's also common to have an employee give you incorrect advice about registration. Speaking to a manager can sometimes help. Staying calm always helps. If you can find a local car club in Idaho, they can be a great source for accurate and current registration info, sometimes even recommending a specific person in a specific office. Best of luck!
I bought my Speedster in Boise, Idaho in 2010 and it was correctly registered there. The DMV seemed to know what they were doing and it was a straight forward process to get the car into my name and a travel permit issued for export to Canada.
I want to thank all in the group for the very helpful information. A 1500 mile move is a daunting task but now my mind is at peace knowing registering my vehicles will not be an issue. john
Just one other comment...which likely applies regardless of your home state.
Print all the rules and reg's, read 'em, understand 'em...and bring them with you to your DMV office. No need to throw them up in the DMV staff's face, but if or when they start floundering, it's great to be able to show them the answers in their own rules.