VCCA Home Forums Thread Like Summary - Converting title from engine number to vehicle serial number

I recently bought a '51 Styleline which is titled using the engine number.
I didn't want any hassles when I registered it so I went with that.
I bought it within the same state so titles are transferrable.
Just looking into the future a bit, has anyone had to retitle a car, changing from the engine number to the actual serial number on the door post?
Major hassle or no? I'm in New Jersey. I plan on calling tomorrow but expect some long, drawn out affair.

Thanks for any wisdom.

This will probably get more eyes in the General Discussion forum. I'll move it for you. My opinion is that every state has a method to resolve your issue. Asking anyone here that doesn't work for New Jersey motor vehicles is folly. Get your info from the folks you'll have to deal with.

I like your approach to leave things as they are for now. The reality is that unless you decide to change the engine the probability of it needing to be changed is minimal.

If you are like most of us you are lucky to put over 1000 miles per year on any classic car even if you only own one. So it will be many years before you "wear out" the current engine.