Sunday, November 07, 2021


Nov. 6 2021. This is a date that we have been anticipating for 17 years. This is the day that we finally were able to title the CJ. Since we were applying for a "specially constructed" title the Jeep had to be approved by an enhanced inspection station of which there are about 6 in Schuylkill county and then not all of them had all the endorsements to do it. It just so happens the station I take all my other vehicles to is one of those that is qualified. "Morgans Garage" in nearby Tremont, Pa. Owner Ted Brown. Appointment was made and the Jeep was delivered to him on the 5th. By Sat. lunch it was completed. Everything passed, a pack of paperwork was handed to me, and we were off to
the notary. Pine Grove Notary took care of the paperwork which was totally painless. I was really expecting some road blocks applying for a title. The original title was turned into a "Salvage" title right after it was purchased 17 years ago in anticipation of applying for a "Specially Constructed" If we hadn't then the new title would have been a "Reconstructed" in which case any emissions would have been required. Going the Antique tag route was out of the question due to restrictions if they decided to enforce them. Plus with this thing possibly ending up being registered in another state could have been a problem. We left the notary with a tag and pink slip, with title
expected from Harrisburg later. Now that we had registration in hand we could then pursue insurance options. My other two fun cars are insured thru Hagerty so that was a no brainer. These people are passionate about cars. When contacting them you go thru a series of keys to press for the various departments. But they even have one to press if you just want to talk cars. How cool is that? Again the process was painless. Turned out the rep I talked to, is into Jeeps also. An email was sent to me with a copy of proof of insurance I could print out, now that it is insured the only thing left is an actual inspection to get the sticker. So it will be going back up to Morgans and then put some shakedown
miles on it. Is it done? Hell no are they ever? Running boards, Laredo stripe kit and a few other minor details. Been a long rewarding ride but would not have missed working/learning as father and son for anything.