Registering a "parts-only" car

I have put salvage title cars back on the road here in Ca. They need to be inspected by CHP, but there is a second level to the salvage/parts car and those cars can't be put back on the road. I purchased a 340 Duster for parts, as it turned out the car wasn't that bad and I thought I might fix it but because of the it was salvaged to the no way to register it. Get the VIN and check with the DMV.