registration woes with new truck

You're absolutely right about dyed fuels. I live in a rural agricultural area and both fuels can be found at the same pump. I've heard stories that tattoos with names of former girlfriends are easier to remove that a fuel system having dyed product go through.
I might have an update to my registration fiasco once the DMV in Ca calls me. The dealership in Indiana called me in regards to fed-ex documents sent to my local DMV. Stay tuned...