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Thread: Getting rid of the doner shell and title process in Illinois

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    Getting rid of the doner shell and title process in Illinois

    I just went through a lot to get this information so im posting for future searches. DMV's know nothing.

    Secretary of state contact
    Allen. He is the man that can answer all questions regarding kit cars, junk titles, converting titles, inspection, packets...everything! A lot of secretary of state agents don't even know this guys exists. Found his number from quality control. 217-558-2406

    How to get rid of the donor shell legally before the kit car is finished
    Make a copy of your existing vehicle title for safety. Send the original title from the previous owner(with your info as the buyer) to:

    Secretary of State
    Special Constructed Vehicles
    501 S 2nd Street, Room 698
    Springfield, IL 62756

    (in lower left hand corner of envelope YOU MUST WRITE "TD31" or a random person will open it and do what they think with it. If you write this, only Allen opens up the mail. Again, hes one of the few that has the kit car process down.

    attach a note. Include car info, name, address, phone number. Say you are building a kit car and to put my title on file for later title conversion. Tell him you would like to junk out this title so you may legally be able to scrap your body shell at a junk yard before the kit car is completed. Also request a kit car packet to be sent to you. What Alan does behind the scene is starts your file, includes original title, junk title and adds some notes to your project. He will then send you said info packet with forums and your junk title. Possibly in 2 mailings. No taxes are due at this point.

    Normal Process of Titling
    This part is easier. Request a kit car packet from Allen by calling the above number or Review website. Follow instructions of packet. You should find a tax ST-44 form needed to be filled out umung other forums, also 4 pictures are needed. Some items are different from a Cobra(replica) to a 818(non replica). Send this stuff in with your manufacturer origin from FFR and Allen will convert everything to a new VIN. If you have the car shell, be sure to explain and request he send you a junk title for junking purposes only. Recycle facility take this title! You will have to get the car safety inspected(usually by a car club) after you receive permanent title(not junk title) and VIN
    cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_and_registration/apply_custom_rod.html

    Hope this helps some people in the future!

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    Nicely summarized. Glad you were able to get in touch with the right person finally!

    Looks like they made a few changes just in the past year. The junk title process wasn't available (or he didn't know about it) at that time. I ended up putting my shell out by the curb and somebody took it as scrap (5 of us flipped it on its side and slid it onto his modified landscaping trailer.

    On the inspection point, did he make the comment "usually by a car club"? That was the old process (did that for my Cobra 8 years ago), but more recently ('33 2 years ago, and 818 last year) the safety inspection could only be done by the Secretary of State Police. Allen forwards the paperwork on to them directly once it is complete and the officer contacts you to schedule a time to stop by your house.

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    Wow! All I did was keep the title and give my son a saws all with plenty of blades! Guy came down the alley and tossed the parts in the truck! See ya!!
    FFR 5136 Started as a donor...donor guages, engine, trans,etc. Now...TFS street intake,stage 1 cam, GT40p's,24# injectors and 80mm MAF,70mm TB,Z-spec t-5, and PSE Halibrand wrapped with Nitto 555 G2’s. My ever evolving dream car!!

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    Billjr
    I just joined the forum because my son and I are thinking about buying an MK 4. I live in Champaign, IL, straight south of you. In your post you say you did a one eight years ago. I'm wondering if maybe we could come up there and see your car and talk to you about it. Before investing in something like this it seems like a good idea to actually see one that is finished and get a good testimonial. I'm retired, but my son still works. So maybe on a week-end we could take you to lunch, see your car and bend your ear a little.

    Dennis Taylor

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    Thank you for the info
    I’m in the process of a 35 truck and will be calling Allen this summer to get things going.
    FFR 35 p/u # 0016 Dart 347 TKO 600

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