[Mark_C]

The only problem with your math is that when you buy an old Camaro in need of work, you are getting a ton of other parts beyond the sheet metal that you will need to build your car that will cost you huge dollars to get later on. Things like wiring harnesses, suspension components, an engine and transmission (usually), interior components etc. Even if the original are not good enough, or don't fit with your plans to be used in your new pro street, or pro touring car, they can be sold to recoupe some of your cost. To replace all the wiring inside a Camaro will run you in excess of $1200 just in the 4 original style harnesses.

When you buy these body components to start your build with that's all you get, no subframe, no suspension, wiring, interior, convertible top mechanism, etc. Add up the cost of obtaining those pieces individually and see where you end up.

People are still comparing transferring a VIN from one vehicle to another (which is illegal) to transferring a VIN from your car to a repair part (like a dash panel). These parts do not meet the definition of a motor vehicle as defined by the DOT so that is not an issue here even if the parts were welded up into a body tub as the original plan seemed to be. One would assume the GM, not the Feds, had something to do with preventing the assembly of the parts into a complete body tub because of licensing.

The 12K price was what was qouted for the assembled tub, wonder what the price is now for the parts, and how much does it cost to get them welded together? Are we still at 12K plus shipping to get it put together?