I agree, I think it is comfort level. I am pretty sure EPA and DOT are not inspecting these rigs as they come in, only Customs. I sweated bullets on my first import because it was an HJ with a chevy 350. It got tagged for "intensive inspection" as did the following 4 I imported. Pretty obvious that isn't the original motor, but went right through. When I picked it up, I found it didn't even have any VIN plates on it to show what year it was! Called the seller back and he posted them to me, so now it has them. I wouldn't worry about getting this rig imported, but rego might depend on your state's inspection requirements.
First..I invite the mods to poof all my posts in this thread as it is really not my intent to provide legal advice merely pointing some things out and obviously it is directly germain to joekatana's interests selling of his excellent 40.
Lastly, there are always many ways/options to bring in a vehicle...do the research and pick you comfort level.
Again, good luck with the sale, it is a vey sweet rig![]()


