I had a 2 stroke golfcart I was able to get a ca plate for. I just told them I use it at a campgroung but I need a plate so I could cross the street. I filled out a smog exemption form, mailed it to Sacramento and in about 3 weeks, I was good to go. No turn signals, seat belts or windshield. Give it a try.
I'm sure that would work, but the first time you try cruising that thing on a real street the cops will pop you. Just cause the DMV gave the plate out doesn't mean its legal to drive on the street.