Original vs Correct,, New Body Acceptable?

[tom406]

I think there's a couple of reasons you're seeing less than full participation on this topic. Because its obviously a topic everyone has an opinion on, so I know people are thinking, if not always posting.

As its been said the topic has been explored before, and many don't wish to re-tread their views. Another very valid point was brought up by COPO PETE, who apparently hasn't restamped any of his cars for fear of shedding doubt on his other cars. The same is true for opinions, I believe. If a prominent member of this board decided to advocate any sort of rebody-ing activity, even though he chose not to collect those cars, the integrity of his vehicles would likely come into doubt, so there is little to gain (few opinions are going to be swayed), and quite a bit to lose (whether its $$ value or perceived "integrity" of their collection).

For others, like me, its kind of a professional decision. Since I work in the business of collector cars, its not fair to my employer to have my opinions color the perception of his decade-old business, which he built without me. I chimed in last time, and didn't think it was fair to him after I reflected on it. Again, this emotional issue ends up with issues of integrity and perception.

And while I can understand how many have attempted to use the law to lend structure to this issue, I believe its to little avail. Most of us who have had to deal with out of state inspections and unusual registration scenarios know that there is no hard and fast rule to be found. 90% of the time its the discretion of whatever inspector you come up against, and their common sense, knowledge of the hobby, and whether they had a fight with their spouse the night before and want you to pay for it. Most of the opinions of this thread have been expressed with more clarity than the interpretations of laws I have seen from the state and federal law enforcement personnel. (MY OPINION. Again, my employer does it all by the book, even when they penalize him for trying to play fair, and when he has to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to chase his own tail. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/mad.gif[/img] )