John,
You are correct that the NC dealership would inspect and affix the state annual inspection sticker to the front windshield prior to delivery to the new owner. There is someone in NC that sells reproduction inspection stickers for ~$40 each. Jack bought one for the 67 that I finished back in September. Nice touch, but you will have to punch the month yourself. As was required by law, dealerships inspected and registered the inspection at time of delivery from Ford and not at the time of delivery to the customer, so you will have to know the approximate date of delivery to the dealership.
Regards,
Pete Morgan