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JHS 01-19-2009 06:55 PM

Define "re-body"...
 
Lots of talk about re-bodied cars going around. Can somenone define re-body, where panel replacement ends and re-body begins? If one replaces the quarters, fenders, floor pans, trunk pan, hood and deck lid (all with GM original metal from donorcars) is this considered a re-body?

mockingbird812 01-19-2009 07:00 PM

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WILMASBOYL78 01-19-2009 07:10 PM

Re: Define "re-body"...
 
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ZL1#17 01-19-2009 07:18 PM

Re: Define "re-body"...
 
This issue has been discussed over and over. Here is a link to a Mopar forum that some good insight on what defines a rebody. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

Click here

WILMASBOYL78 01-19-2009 07:43 PM

Re: Define "re-body"...
 
I think I read somewhere that Obama will be addressing this issue immediately after he is sworn in https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif...so don't worry, it will be all taken care of in a few days https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

ORIGLS6 01-19-2009 07:49 PM

Re: Define "re-body"...
 
re•bo•dy \ 1 : the unethical regeneration of a once classic vehicle. 2 : a term dreaded by true enthusiasts

showyourauto 01-20-2009 08:17 AM

Re: Define "re-body"...
 
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Lots of talk about re-bodied cars going around. Can somenone define re-body, where panel replacement ends and re-body begins? If one replaces the quarters, fenders, floor pans, trunk pan, hood and deck lid (all with GM original metal from donorcars) is this considered a re-body?

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The best definition of a rebody I have ever read comes from the 4th edition of SAAC World Registry of Cobras and GT40's (page 30). "Original/Rebodied A car having more than 50% of its original substructure or bodywork replaced, but not the main frame tubes or pieces carrying the serial stampings."

According to SAAC, an Air Car is a car built from scratch, starting out with no pieces carrying the original serial number stampings, and with no legitimate paperwork. An Air car has no claim to that VIN, either by legal ownership of major parts or paperwork.

A Reconstruction on the other hand, is a car that has been rebuilt substantially to original specifications (including replacement of main substructure or frame) but where some part of the original car existed prior to rebuild; also documentation paperwork exists (i.e. traceable bill of sale, title, registration, etc.).

If the ZL1 everyone is talking about were a Shelby, it would likely be considered an "Air Car" or a "Reconstruction" depending on the proof of VIN plate and paperwork.

These are definitions that would work well to adopt across the hobby in general. Hope that helps! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Mark_C 01-25-2009 04:38 PM

Re: Define "re-body"...
 
What happened to the 4 posts from the 24th?

m22mike 01-25-2009 04:54 PM

Re: Define "re-body"...
 
Mark

Rob explained, yesterday, in another section that the server took a dump and he had to use a back up file...must have lost some stuff. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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CC Rider 01-25-2009 06:25 PM

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