Came across this, I have two bike i would like to make one. Long process, but so isn't the rebuild. If you see the word “SALVAGE” on a title, be very careful. Salvage titles must be issued when an insurance company has declared a vehicle to be a total loss due to fire, vandalism, collision, theft, flood, or any other cause. A “salvage” classification is permanent and always remains a part of the vehicle history. “Salvage” may be modified by the word “reconstructed” if it has been repaired or rebuilt and undergone an inspection by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. However this inspection is only to ensure that no stolen parts were used in the reconstruction, not that the vehicle is safe and roadworthy. To determine road–worthiness, you must take the vehicle to an authorized inspection station and undergo the combined safety and emissions inspection required each year. It is also advisable to take the vehicle to a mechanic you trust before you commit to buying it. You cannot register a vehicle with a salvage title, without applying for a “reconstructed” or “recovered-theft” title, after undergoing the salvage title inspection process. Anyone who “re-assembles” a vehicle by welding the frames or unit bodies of two or more vehicles together must also apply to the Registry for an inspection, in order to get a “reconstructed” title for the vehicle.
this is why i dont live anywhere near the peoples republic of california. Or buy salvaged stuff. FWIW if you just wanna turn something into a track toy none of this applys.
