The Supercar Registry - proper yenko rebody? (in new hemmings)

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Fellas -

One point - there are federal laws that state what you can and cannot do - legally - with a VIN. There are state laws as well. So understand that what is legal in one state may not be legal in another, so there is no easy way to say what is legal and what is not.

If we were to agree on a definition of "rebody" (we never will, of course), we would find that it would be legal in some states, and illegal in others.

Scott

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Here is the answer that some of us seek and others want to ignore. Many confuse the LAW with ETHICS and what and who should disclose what and when. Law suites can be filed by people that feel they have been damaged but it is usually something that can not be proven or who did what when.

I have highlighted the areas that specifically show that it is not illegal in the regard we are referrig to in the hobby. HOWEVER , this is the FEDERAL LAW some states have there own restrictions that may have additional requirement for the subject WE are discussing here. The problem is, that unless someone is caught IN THE ACT how can it be proven where and when it took place? So the STATE laws have little teeth.

(1) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a removal, obliteration, tampering, or alteration by a person specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection (unless such person knows that the vehicle or part involved is stolen).
(2) The persons referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection are—
(A) a motor vehicle scrap processor or a motor vehicle demolisher who complies with applicable State law with respect to such vehicle or part;
(B) a person who repairs such vehicle or part, if the removal, obliteration, tampering, or alteration is reasonably necessary for the repair;
(C) a person who restores or replaces an identification number for such vehicle or part in accordance with applicable State law;and
(D) a person who removes, obliterates, tampers with, or alters a decal or device affixed to a motor vehicle pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act, (i) t if that person is the owner of the motor vehicle, or is authorized to remove, obliterate, tamper with or alter the decal or device by— (i) he owner or his authorized agent; (ii) applicable State or local law; or
(iii) regulations promulgated by the Attorney General to implement the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act.

Here is the link to the Federal law:
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/searc...11----000-.html